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To identify how much funds yet to be released by the bank
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To assess accurate replacement costs due to loss or damage
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Used to determine the increase or decrease in the property’s value and calculate the taxable gain or capital loss.
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Used to gauge the market value of a property
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Used to assess the historical value of a property at a certain point in time
Stamp Duty Valuation
Used to determine the increase or decrease in the property’s value and calculate the taxable gain or capital loss.
Pre-Purchase & Pre-Sale Property Valuation
Used to identify the approximate value that the market suggests the property is worth at a particular time.
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Having access to depreciation tools and resources can help you convey a property’s depreciation potential to investor buyers.
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Depreciation schedules can play a significant role in your sales pitch to potential investors because depreciation can increase the affordability of a project.
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Tax Depreciation Legislation Changes - Recap on the year that's past
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3 min read
10 May 2018
A recap of the year that's past with changes to Plant and Equipment Depreciation As we approach the end of financial year for 2018, Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors look back to see the impact and reach of legislation. In summary, most investors we come across have no idea about the changes. The change can result […] continue reading
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How A Capital Gains Report Might Benefit You!
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2 min read
26 January 2018
Before we can begin to look into obtaining a Capital Gains Report, it is first necessary to understand what are Capital Gains (CG). Put simply, capital is the funding for us to build wealth, either as money or another form of financial asset. Capital Gains is the profit you make on the selling of assets which […] continue reading
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Gearing versus Cash-flow. What's the difference?
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2 min read
17 November 2017
Gearing versus cash-flow on an investment property. What is the difference? We've mentioned previously the differences between negative and positive gearing. We also delved into the tools available to boost cash-flow to improve this gearing position i.e. loan structures to minimise interest rates and reduce those interest repayments. Crucially important for the avid investor, is […] continue reading
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Tax depreciation's impact on cash-flow, negative and positive gearing
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2 min read
17 November 2017
As we move into the space of property investing, it's very important to understand the dollars and cents of your investments - the gearing position. It gives you a real snapshot of the true financial make-up of your hard-earned dollars and whether those hard-earned dollars are working for you. After all, that is why we all decide […] continue reading
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What is Division 43?
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1 min read
18 September 2017
Division 43 is the category which addresses the building write-off component of your property. The historical construction costs include fees for preliminary items such as design fees, engineering and building approval costs. Where actual costs are not known, a quantity surveyor has estimated this amount by determining the appropriate costs for the building/structural improvement of the […] continue reading
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What is Division 40?
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2 min read
14 September 2017
Division 40 is the category which covers assets that are easily removable from a building rather than attached or fixed. These include appliances and furnishings. Each item of plant or equipment within your property has an effective life measured in number of years. The effective life is determined by the tax commissioner under the latest […] continue reading
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What is a Quantity Surveyor Report? Why Quantity Surveyors Can Turbocharge Your Tax Deductions
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3 min read
07 August 2017
Frequently we are asked the question, why should I get a Quantity Surveyor to assist me with assessing depreciation on my investment property when it seems like a matter that an accountant can figure out? A quantity surveyor is a tertiary qualified professional that is degree qualified in the Science of Construction. This person as […] continue reading
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How depreciating or writing off older equipment and building assets works
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1 min read
27 April 2017
I’ve just purchased a very run-down property and it needs a new kitchen & bathroom. Should I purchase a depreciation report? If so, how can a depreciation report help me with writing off older equipment? With any existing kitchen and bathroom, although that may seem quite old, there may indeed be some residual value in […] continue reading
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Old rental properties and how you can benefit as an investor
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1 min read
28 February 2016
My rental property was built in the 50’s. Can I still claim depreciation? Yes. In fact, with older properties the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows appliances such as stove tops and ovens to depreciate much faster. After including a host of other old items such as blinds and carpets, you are looking at $4000 to $5000 […] continue reading
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