Welcome to The Bill

As the property market has begun to heat up again around the country, we've had a number of clients come to us with questions about building investment properties rather than buying completed projects. What depreciation estimates can you use? How do you choose materials and finishes? What's considered plant and equipment, what's building allowance? I thought it was probably a timely topic for The Bill so in this issue we look at:

• Real building costs and builder-prepared depreciation schedules
• Estimating depreciation deductions if you build
• The question of size, why bigger can be better

If you have any feedback on this issue or have any questions, please email me.

Regards,

Tyron Hyde
Director, AAIQS

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