1. Commercial Property Depreciation
  2. Types of Commercial Property Depreciation Services
  3. How much will I save?
  4. How much does a commercial depreciation report cost?
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Why Choose Washington Brown?

Property depreciation is the loss in value of an asset (building) over time due to wear and tear, physical deterioration and age.

Under Australian tax law, if you own commercial real estate or commercial property that is rented or used for income-producing purposes, you are entitled to claim the depreciation of that property against your taxable income.

There are two types of depreciation allowances available: depreciation on Plant and Equipment and depreciation on Capital Works Deductions. To maximise the tax savings on your investment property, you’ll need a professionally prepared Tax Depreciation Report or Tax Depreciation Schedule.

Washington Brown Quantity Surveyors are experts in property tax depreciation for investment properties. We have a specialist commercial property depreciation team dedicated to servicing commercial property investors’ needs.

Our commercial depreciation team have experience in a wide range of commercial property, including:

Commercial Office Fitout Depreciation

Office Depreciation

Retail Depreciation Schedule

Retail Shop Depreciation

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Pub Hotel Depreciation

Factory Warehouse Depreciation

Factory Depreciation

Our Commercial Property Services

Sample Indicative Property Tax Depreciation Report

Washington Brown provides professional depreciation advice and reports for commercial property buyers, owners and sellers. Our commercial property clients range from individual investors, institutional investors, superfunds and private companies.

We offer the following commercial depreciation services:

Commercial Property Buyers

Property Owners of Commercial Buildings

Commercial Property Vendors

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together a Commercial Property Depreciation Frequently Asked Questions section, which should help answer your questions about commercial property depreciation. If you have a specific question you want to be answered, call us on 1300 99 06 12 or .

What is Commercial Property Depreciation?

Suppose you own commercial or industrial real estate, including commercial office space, retail, hospitality, and industrial warehouse, rented or used for income-producing purposes.

In that case, you can claim the depreciation of your investment property against your taxable income. There are two types of allowances available: depreciation on Plant and Equipment and depreciation on Capital Works.

Plant and Equipment refer to easily removable items within the building like kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, dishwashers, carpet & blinds etc. Building Allowance refers to construction costs of the building itself, such as concrete and brickwork. Both these costs can be offset against your assessable income. List of depreciable items and capital works deductions.

  • How much will my Commercial Property Depreciation schedule cost?

    The cost of preparing a tax depreciation schedule varies according to the type of commercial property you’ve purchased, location, size and numerous other factors. The cost of depreciation schedules are individually quoted and fees are 100% tax deductible. Get an obligation-free Property Depreciation Quote now!
  • How much will I save?

    Each commercial property is different, and many factors must be considered when preparing a property depreciation schedule. With this in mind, we have launched the Commercial Property Depreciation Calculator to give you an estimate of potential claim depreciation deductions.
  • Does Washington Brown offer a guarantee?

    Absolutely. We promise to save you twice our fee in the first year, or the report will be free. This guarantee is based on the depreciation tax deduction calculated 12 months from your settlement date, as shown in your depreciation report.
  • Will you need to inspect my property?

    Yes. The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Code of Practice stipulates that site inspections are necessary to satisfy ATO requirements. At Washington Brown, our expert quantity surveyors ensure all depreciable items are noted and photographed. This guarantees you won’t miss out on any deductions. The documentation can then be used as evidence during an audit.
  • How long will it take to complete my schedule?

    Your commercial depreciation schedule will take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete, as long as we can inspect your property without delay.
  • Is my property too old to claim Property Depreciation?

    Commercial and industrial properties are subject to varying cut-off dates. Refer to the depreciation rates for non-residential and manufacturing for your particular circumstance.
  • My commercial property has been renovated. Can I still claim?

    Yes. We will need to know how much you spent on renovations. This is an ATO obligation. Suppose the previous owner completed the renovations; you are STILL entitled to claim depreciation. In either case, where the renovation cost is unknown, we are fully qualified to make that estimation.
  • I bought my property three years ago. Can I still make a claim?

    Yes. Your accountant can amend previous tax returns up to 2 years back. Some exceptions exist, so please contact your tax agent or the ATO for clarification.
  • What are the main differences between Commercial and Residential Property Depreciation?

    There are three main differences which are outlined in our article on Depreciating Commercial Property. In summary, they are:

    1. You can occupy the building and still claim depreciation
    2. Older buildings qualify for the division 43 capital works deduction.
    3. Claimable items vary by industry and effective life

    If you need a quote for a commercial property depreciation schedule quote – contact us today on 1300 99 06 12

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Why Choose Washington Brown?

Talk to one of our experienced consultants now! For an obligation-free discussion, call 1300 99 06 12 or .

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