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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 in one opportunity over another.  In particular, property as an investment is something that has been extremely profitable for a […]

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The future of office buildings

Is the office as we know it dead? MUCH has been said about the future of workplaces since COVID-19 forced some major changes to office life as we know it,  kicking flexible work practices into gear. At this stage, no one really knows how offices will look in the future as uncertainty still abounds, but […]

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Depreciation Facts

Depreciation Schedules – Inspection Options

Request a quote today to find out if you can achieve the maximum depreciation deductions without the need for a property inspection. Request A Quote   1300 990 612 The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to reflect on “industry norms” and the way they operate. We are no exception. At Washington Brown we believe […]

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Depreciation Facts

Case Study – UK Townhouse (Built After 1987 – Lived in until 2019)

Client Name and Unit Number have been altered for privacy. Matt came to Washington Brown looking to maximise his tax depreciation deductions. Having recently moved to Australia from the UK, Matt rented out the family home in England when they left. The house was originally built in 2005 and was purchased for £400,000 in 2010. […]

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Depreciation Facts

Australian expats lose capital gains tax exemptions

THE FEDERAL Government has made a very significant change to capital gains tax (CGT) affecting ex pats, but it’s likely there are many Australians living overseas who are still completely in the dark about it. Put simply, the change entails the CGT exemption for the Australian family home, which has been in existence for 35 […]

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Why Choose Washington Brown To Prepare Your Depreciation Report

Since our beginning, well over 40 years ago now, Washington Brown has always placed as much importance on achieving the maximum ATO-Compliant deductions for our clients as we have on ensuring the highest levels of Customer Service and Satisfaction. With these aspects being at the core of the business’ values, we are understandably both proud […]

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Depreciation Facts

How First Home Buyers can Claim Property Depreciation

First home buyers seem to be a popular topic of discussion in Australia. They’re either getting a lot of government incentives and grants on the one hand, or they are finding it tough to get into the property market due to rising house prices on the other. Over the years I’ve been invited to talk […]

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Depreciation Facts

Depreciation as it applies to Different Ownership Structures

An investor recently asked me, ‘Should I buy an investment property in my own name, my company name or via my super fund to maximise depreciation?’ While the tax implications are a very important part of your property investment strategy, I would never make taxation the number one reason for determining how I structure my […]

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Depreciation laws Changes

Depreciation Law Changes – Must Know

What are the top changes to property depreciation laws? Under the new Depreciation Tax Law Changes, property investors who acquire a second-hand residential property on or after 10 May 2017 that contains “previously used” assets will no longer be able to claim depreciation on those eligible assets. In this case, existing assets include ovens, dishwashers […]

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Investment Property Cashflow Guide

Investment property Cashflow Cash flow can become a significant problem with your property investment. For beginners, slow cash flow could prevent you from building your portfolio as quickly as you’d like. Happily, there are some tricks you can use to improve your investment property cash flow. So, you’ve got what you think is a great […]

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