Welcome to The Bill

As most of us start the new year off with good intentions and big plans we thought the first issue of The Bill for 2010 should be about renovating your investment property. In this issue we take a look at:

• Renovation tips for maximising rental potential
• Claiming depreciation on renovations
• Dilapidation reports - know the full picture before you renovate

Enjoy the issue and if you have any topics on property investment or quantity surveying you'd like us to cover this year, please email me.

Regards,

Tyron Hyde
Director, AAIQS

Renovation tips for maximising rental potential

Ever wondered why some rental properties sizzle and others fizzle? Here are some tips that help you get the best rent while pumping up the value of your property - learn more

Claiming depreciation on renovations

Most property investors now know you cannot claim building depreciation for properties that are constructed before July 1985. But what if your property was built before 1985 and has been renovated, can you claim depreciation on the renovations? - read more

Know the full picture before you renovate

When you are planning on renovating an investment property, the goal is to get the best possible return on every cent spent. But this doesn't mean cutting corners. Many investors can be left out of pocket if they don't have written and photographic evidence of the condition of their property and the adjoining neighbours properties prior to the commencement of construction - read more