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Investment Property Depreciation

Differences Between Commercial And Residential Property Depreciation

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...

Tyron Hyde

24 October, 2021

Investment Property Tips

Holiday Home Tax Deductions Save Now

AirBnb Holiday Home Tax Deductions The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has begun focusing on 'holiday home' investors to get you up to scratch on the current tax situation. Why the sudden shift in focus? This alteration in...

Tyron Hyde

24 October, 2021

Rental Property Tax Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Rental Property Tax Deductions

All property investors must consider tax deductions. Australia has clear rules in place. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outlines the basics, but here’s what you really need to know. There’s one key question to ask...

Tyron Hyde

24 October, 2021

Investment Property Tips

7 Crazy Depreciation Facts

In 2017, the Australian Government significantly changed how depreciation can be claimed on second-hand property. And if you ask me, the new legislation is sloppy, at best! You can no longer claim depreciation on "previously...

Tyron Hyde

7 September, 2021

Investment Property Depreciation

How To Calculate Depreciation on Investment Property

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...

Tyron Hyde

2 September, 2021

Investment Property Depreciation

Statistics Don’t Lie – Depreciation Schedule inspections

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...

Tyron Hyde

29 June, 2021

Property Market News

Brisbane Win Olympics Games – Is Now A Good Time To Buy In Brisbane?

With the recent announcement that Brisbane has won the right to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, many property investors may wonder if they will find themselves on the winners’ podium if they buy...

Tyron Hyde

23 March, 2021

Investment Property Tips

Should You Buy a Property as an Investment

When it comes to deciding what to do with your hard earned savings, the choice between investment opportunities can be difficult. There are a number of factors that might convince a potential investor to invest...

Tyron Hyde

24 November, 2020

Investment Property Depreciation

Case Study – Old House Depreciation (Built After 1987)

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...

Tyron Hyde

15 November, 2020

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