Investment Property Depreciation

Every property investment carries a risk. In the case of speciality properties, the property investment basics won’t cut it. These are the pros and cons of investing in serviced apartments If you’re a regular traveller, you may have stayed in a serviced apartment before. They occupy a strange middle ground between hotel and holiday home. […]

How Much Does a Depreciation Schedule Cost? Typically, you could expect to pay between $385-$770 for a depreciation schedule. Your fee will vary based on the property type, location and complexity. $500-600 is a fairly standard price for an established, residential home. In these circumstances, the properties aren’t brand new. This usually means you’ve purchased […]

Rent expenses are deductible to the price that they are incurred for the purpose of producing rental income. Sometimes, rental expenses can be deductible for periods even when the property is not being rented out. However, this is only the case provided the property is genuinely available for rent. This means, the property is being […]

Did you know the laws regarding claiming depreciation have changed? Because of this, your property may not need an inspection – learn why.

 Did you know? Did you know that lower-priced property often has a higher depreciation ratio in relation to the purchase price? During one of my recent media interviews, a journalist asked me to explain my comments on this issue. Most of us know that higher-priced property tends to rent on a yield far less than […]

Claiming depreciation on residential property is one of the most important steps in an investor’s journey. But those new to property investing often overlook some important key items of depreciation. The three most commonly missed items property investors can claim are: • Design and professional fees • Council costs • Builder’s profit Most people know […]

If you own your own business, are you currently leasing commercial space but considering buying your own premises? Or are you considering investing in your next property but can’t decide between a commercial or residential investment? Commercial property has fared far worse than residential property since Covid and beyond. The number of transactions has plummeted. […]

What is the process for calculating depreciation on a house for tax purposes? Before getting scared off by the following explanation of calculating depreciation expenses, you need to know that tax depreciation quantity surveyors can prepare a custom depreciation schedule for you. All you’ll need to do is hand it over to your accountant at […]

THE NUMBERS are in. There’s no denying it. It’s now a fact that not every property needs a depreciation schedule inspection for the maximum tax deductions to be claimed. The truth is that the majority don’t need a physical inspection, saving you time and money. We’ve been saying this for a long time, but you […]

Client Name and Unit Number have been altered for privacy. Marie came to Washington Brown looking to maximise her tax depreciation deductions, having purchased a second-hand investment property in 2018. The house was originally built in 2000 and was purchased for $1,200,000 in 2018. The two storey house consisted of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and […]