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- [Are you planning to maximise your tax refund?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-you-planning-to-maximise-your-tax-refund/) - July 2026 It takes planning to get the most back when you do your tax return. Planning by you, not your accountant. The more organised you are when you go to see them, the better things will be for both of you. We have a checklist that you may find useful to help you prepare: It takes planning to get the most back from your tax return. Depreciator explores tips to help you get organised before you see your accountant this year.
- [The end of the financial year is the start for Depreciator](https://depreciator.com.au/the-end-of-the-financial-year-is-the-start-for-depreciator/) - It’s when we start to get busy. All those people who paid us for their Depreciation Schedules before June 30 are keen to get them. Those with imminent appointments with their accountant are especially keen. Just as well we still have the best turnaround time in our industry. There will be Depreciation Schedules from us It’s when we start to get busy. All those people who paid us for their Depreciation Schedules before June 30 are keen to get them. And we'll get them done in 5-10 working days.
- [Do you need to pay for a Depreciation Schedule this month?](https://depreciator.com.au/do-you-need-to-pay-for-a-depreciation-schedule-this-month/) - June 17 2026 You do if you want to claim our fee when you do your 26 tax return. Perhaps you have bought a property in the last year or so and we’ve been talking to you about this for some time? Now is the time to act. Or perhaps it’s a recently bought property You do if you want to claim our fee when you do your 2026 tax return! If you've been talking to us about a new Depreciation Schedule, now is the time to act.
- [Did the game just get tougher for property investors?](https://depreciator.com.au/did-the-game-just-get-tougher-for-property-investors/) - 2 June 2026 Not really. It’s just changed a bit, that’s all. And this game always changes. Charles Darwin would have made a great property investor. He observed that it was not the strongest of the species that survives. Or the most intelligent. It was the ones most receptive to change. We’ve been doing Depreciation The game may have changed, but property investors will still need a Depreciation Schedule, and they'll need to keep it updated. Here's how Depreciator can help.
- [Depreciation Schedules just became even more important to your clients - and you!](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciation-schedules-just-became-even-more-important-to-your-clients-and-you/) - June 2026 Well, that Budget caused a bit of a splash. Our inbox, like yours no doubt, has been flooded with commentary about the changes to the rules around property. Economists, accountants, planners, property marketers, even providers of Depreciation Schedules, have all had their say. And owners of properties bought before that fateful night in We examine why a Depreciation Schedule will become even more useful to your clients after the Budget and the changes to the treatment of capital gains.
- [What was the surprise good news for investors in the Budget?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-was-the-surprise-good-news-for-investors-in-the-budget/) - May 2026 Well, that must have been the most watched Federal Budget ever. It was on every station live at 7.30. Families would have timed their dinner around it. The collective eyeballs watching would have numbered more than a mid week State of Origin final. And plenty of investors would have been nervous. Leading up There was some surprising good news for property investors in last week's Budget. If you've been waiting for the Budget fall out to organise a Depreciation Schedule for a new investment property, get in touch.
- [Smart property investors plan to pay less tax](https://depreciator.com.au/smart-property-investors-plan-to-pay-less-tax/) - April 2026 It takes planning to reduce your tax. And now is the time to do some – don’t wait till June when everyone is busy. Now is the time to talk to your accountant if you have one and ask them whether there is anything you can do over the next few months. Now It takes planning to reduce your tax. Now is the time to talk to your accountant. A Depreciation Schedule should be part of the mix if you own an investment property.
- [What are your property investor clients most worried about?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-are-your-property-investor-clients-most-worried-about/) - Tonight’s budget is certainly top of mind. It is probably going to be the most watched budget ever – Channel 7 & 9 are even going to televise it. As will the ABC, and of course Sky. SBS might be the only station to not join the party. This budget telecast might get more eyeballs With the 2026 Federal Budget looming, we consider what might be worrying your property investor clients with a depreciation lens and how Depreciator can help.
- [Why is there so much more depreciation in new properties?](https://depreciator.com.au/why-is-there-so-much-more-depreciation-in-new-properties/) - It’s something we get asked all the time by clients pondering a purchase and there are two main reasons for it: the first is that new properties cost more to build; and the second that the Assets in them can be depreciated. And the best time to do a Depreciation Schedule on a new property? It’s something we get asked all the time by clients pondering a purchase and there are two main reasons for it.
- [Are meth labs the most common home based business for tenants?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-meth-labs-the-most-common-home-based-business-for-tenants/) - March 2026 It is starting to seem like that. In the last few months, we have had three clients come to us with huge renovation bills after a meth lab has been found in their rental property. And that would surely be the tip of the iceberg. Most meth labs would not be terribly sophisticated
- [What makes a good Depreciation Schedule provider?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-makes-a-good-depreciation-schedule-provider/) - What makes a good Depreciation Schedule provider? It’s a timely thing to ponder with tax season just around the corner and the first deadline coming at the end of March. If you have a client needing our help with a Depreciation Schedule for that deadline, you can make an enquiry here. We’ll make sure that Turn around time, experience, sensible conversations, free Depreciation Schedule updates and keeping you informed - Depreciator does all of this and more!
- [Is the holiday over for short term rental properties?](https://depreciator.com.au/is-the-holiday-over-for-short-term-rental-properties-2/) - February 2026 The ATO flagged yet more changes to the rules around deductions for holiday homes late last year with a draft ruling that lobbed just before the holiday season. It created barely a ripple – with summer holidays looming there were more important things to think about, so nobody paid much attention. We’d best The ATO flagged changes to rules around deductions for holiday homes late 2025. To claim costs like depreciation, properties must be 'mainly' available to let.
- [Is the holiday over for Short Term Rental Properties?](https://depreciator.com.au/is-the-holiday-over-for-short-term-rental-properties/) - The ATO flagged their changes to the rules around deductions for holiday homes late last year with a draft ruling that lobbed just before the holiday season. It created a bit of chatter, but Christmas holidays loomed, so nobody thought too deeply about it at the time. We’d best all do that now. We’ll also The ATO flagged changes to rules around deductions for holiday homes late 2025. To claim costs like depreciation, properties must be 'mainly' available to let.
- [What crazy things have clients tried to depreciate this year?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-crazy-things-have-clients-tried-to-depreciate-this-year-2/) - It’s that time of year. October is out of the way and that horse race has been run and we can sit back and ponder the more outlandish things people have asked us to put into their Depreciation Schedules. We’re like a filter – we get rid of the rubbish and put everything into a nice We reflect on some of the crazy things people have tried to claim for their Depreciation Schedule this year and set the record straight.
- [What crazy things have clients tried to depreciate this year?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-crazy-things-have-clients-tried-to-depreciate-this-year/) - It’s that time of year. October is out of the way and that horse race has been run and we can sit back and ponder the more outlandish things people have asked us to put into their Depreciation Schedules. And isn’t it good for you that they ask us? We’re like a filter – we get We reflect on some of the crazy things people have tried to claim for their Depreciation Schedule this year and set the record straight.
- [Four Common Myths About Depreciation Explained](https://depreciator.com.au/four-common-myths-about-depreciation-explained/) - #post_contentAfter nearly 25 years preparing Depreciation Schedules, we’ve heard it all. We debunk common myths about depreciation so you don't get caught out.
- [Do all properties really need to be inspected for a Depreciation Schedule?](https://depreciator.com.au/do-all-properties-really-need-to-be-inspected-for-a-depreciation-schedule/) - To inspect, or not inspect. That is the question. And we have been asked it three times in the last week by accountants, so someone out there is up to mischief. We’ve been doing Depreciation Schedules for over 20 years, and this bubbles to the surface every now and then. The short answer is ‘no’. The short answer is no! We take a look at different property types and consider which need inspecting for a Depreciation Schedule, and which don't.
- [The Top 4 New Depreciation Questions We’ve Been Asked Lately](https://depreciator.com.au/the-top-4-new-depreciation-questions-weve-been-asked-lately/) - We’ve been fielding a few new questions about depreciation of late, which makes a welcome change. Sometimes new questions are in response to misinformation put ‘out there’ by people with a loose grasp of the rules. We have written previously here about the rise of ‘finfluencers’. Yes, it really is a thing. They are people The team at Depreciator dive into the hot topics around depreciation including NDIS houses, the Low Value Pool, physical inspections and free updates.
- [Our most asked questions about depreciation from accountants - answered!](https://depreciator.com.au/our-most-asked-questions-about-depreciation-from-accountants-answered/) - We explore the top four questions about depreciation we've been asked by accountants this tax season. Keep in-the-know with Depreciator.
- [This tax season’s top 4 Depreciation misunderstandings](https://depreciator.com.au/this-tax-seasons-top-4-depreciation-misunderstandings/) - Is it August already? We’re deep into the second wave of tax season. The first wave is in June when people who have recently purchased an investment property ask us for a Depreciation Schedule. The second wave is when people start seeing their accountant and are told to get in touch with us. Most of We clear up the top 4 Depreciation misunderstandings asked this tax season about depreciation for investment properties so you don't get caught out.
- [4 things that Depreciator will do that no other Depreciation Schedule provider will.](https://depreciator.com.au/4-things-that-depreciator-will-do-that-no-other-depreciation-schedule-provider-will/) - #post_contentDiscover the Depreciator difference - 4 services unique to Depreciator that we provide partners & clients in addition to a Depreciation Schedule.
- [Want to maximise your tax refund and minimise your risk?](https://depreciator.com.au/want-to-maximise-your-tax-refund-and-minimise-your-risk/) - July 2025 The answer to the first part of that question is a given. But the second part is arguably more important. Managing risk when it comes to the ATO means understanding the rules and working within them. We had a client recently who came to us for a backdated Depreciation Schedule. They had been
- [Depreciation Schedules are sometimes the last thing we do for your clients](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciation-schedules-are-the-last-thing-we-do-for-your-clients/) - Sure, we do thousands of Depreciation Schedules every year, but only after we have done our (and perhaps your) homework first – there is no point rushing off and doing a Depreciation Schedule if there is no benefit to your client. We’ve been doing this for nearly 25 years, mostly for the clients of accountants,
- [Last chance to pay for your Depreciation Schedule and claim our fee before EOFY](https://depreciator.com.au/last-chance-to-pay-for-your-depreciation-schedule-and-claim-our-fee-before-eofy/) - 24 June 2025 The last week of June always has an odd, frantic feeling to it. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, so we know what to expect in June. People are rushed. They talk in short sentences. And pay invoices. The aim this week is to make sure every possible tax deductible
- [Who should you NOT take advice from at tax time?](https://depreciator.com.au/who-should-you-not-take-advice-from-at-tax-time/) - June 17 2025 Finfluencers. It’s such a great label we wish we’d thought of it. You’ve heard of influencers? They make money by being paid to push ideas and products to their followers on Instagram or TikTok or wherever. Finfluencers are ones in the financial world that spread sometimes questionable advice because they are paid
- [You’d be surprised at the questions your clients ask us about depreciation.](https://depreciator.com.au/youd-be-surprised-at-the-questions-your-clients-ask-us-about-depreciation/) - But first up, why do they ask us questions instead of you? Probably because we’re easier to get hold of – especially at this time of year. And because we know a lot about depreciation – no surprise given we’ve been doing this for over 20 years and it’s all we have ever done. There
- [Are you ready to do battle with the ATO this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-you-ready-to-do-battle-with-the-ato-this-tax-season/) - 3 June 2025 The ATO is ready for you. But are you ready for them? There is an old proverb (are any proverbs new?) that says ‘to be forewarned is to be forearmed’. All of which might sound a bit combative, but it needn’t be. The key to dealing with the ATO is to know
- [Do your property tax deductions pass the pub test?](https://depreciator.com.au/do-your-property-tax-deductions-pass-the-pub-test/) - There have been a lot of pub tests recently – it’s always the way in an election campaign. You know how it goes, a politician will do or say something possibly a bit out there and a journalist will ponder whether it ‘passes the pub test’, whether if it was said in the bar at
- [Want some depreciation tips you can send your clients?](https://depreciator.com.au/want-some-depreciation-tips-you-can-send-your-clients/) - May 2025 An organised client is a good client. And they make for a happy accountant. Are there times when you have met with a client to do their tax return and asked them for something and they have said, ‘Ah, I forgot that.’ Or, ‘I didn’t know about that.’ A lot of clients need
- [Can you plan to pay less tax?](https://depreciator.com.au/can-you-plan-to-pay-less-tax/) - April 2025 Of course you can plan to pay less tax. Businesses do it all the time. They spend a lot of effort working out how to reduce their tax bill. Owning an investment property is just like running a business. There is income (rent) and there are outgoings (expenses). Depreciation is an outgoing business
- [Is it the calm before the storm or the calm after?](https://depreciator.com.au/is-it-the-calm-before-the-storm-or-the-calm-after/) - April 2025 Maybe it’s the calm between? Tax season is just around the corner – that’s the storm heading our way. And the east coast is picking up the pieces after a series of terrible storms – lots of repair claims (more about that below). We all have a bit of breathing space now. But
- [What are the common Depreciation "ideas" to NOT try](https://depreciator.com.au/what-are-the-depreciation-ideas-to-not-try) - March 2025 Depreciation and property related tax deductions can sound daunting, we know. But getting it right doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve been preparing Depreciation Schedules for property investors for over 20 years, and we have seen and heard a host of “ideas” about Depreciation. So have the ATO. Our aim is to simply
- [What should you expect from a Depreciation Schedule provider?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-should-you-expect-from-a-depreciation-schedule-provider/) - ‘Competence’ seems such a low bar, but it is one that trips up some providers. You or your clients will have stumbled across them. They often pop up at tax time, as predictable as a pimple on prom night. They’ll have a slick website full of half truths and impossible promises. And then they’ll disappear
- [The ATO just learnt even more about you](https://depreciator.com.au/the-ato-just-learnt-even-more-about-you/) - February 2025 Well, the ATO hit the ground running this year. They announced gleefully in the first week of January, while the cricket was still on, yet another data matching area they are exploring – rental bonds. And they already know so much about property investors. We have observed previously that the time is fast
- [The ATO just learnt even more about your clients](https://depreciator.com.au/the-ato-just-learnt-even-more-about-your-clients-with-rental-bond-data-matching/) - The ATO hit the ground running this year and announced in January yet another data matching area they are exploring – rental bonds. And they already know so much about your clients. More than you in many cases. Some clients are possibly economical with the truth when they meet their accountant – maybe get clients
- [What were our strangest depreciation requests this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-were-our-strangest-depreciation-requests-this-tax-season/) - It’s the time of year when we take a deep breath and reflect on the tax season that was. The highs and the lows, and the strange requests. We thought we would share a few with you. Not that tax season is completely over. If you need a Depreciation Schedule, we can jump on it
- [Something You Didn't Know About Depreciation - What are our strangest depreciation requests this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/something-you-didnt-know-about-depreciation-what-are-our-strangest-depreciation-requests-this-tax-season/) - It’s the time of year when we take a deep breath and reflect on the tax season that was. Most of the Depreciation Schedules we do are on what we think of as ‘vanilla properties’. That doesn’t refer to the colour, more that they are standard residential or commercial properties with few surprises. Then there
- [You might have more to fear from your neighbour than the ATO](https://depreciator.com.au/you-might-have-more-to-fear-from-your-neighbour-than-the-ato/) - October 2024 They’re watching you. Your neighbours, that is. In the 23-24 tax year, the ATO received tip-offs about dodgy dealings from more than 47,000 people. In the last 5 years, there have been more than 250,000 tip-offs. You can read more about that here. The ATO pitch this as largely ordinary people wanting to
- [What does the ATO know about your clients?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-does-the-ato-know-about-your-clients/) - They’re getting better, the ATO. Better at knowing exactly what your clients are up to. And the leaps in data matching will only accelerate when that pesky AI thing really hits its stride. As you know, under Australia’s self assessment system, the ATO charitably assumes the information people give them is correct and they will
- [What does the ATO know about you?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-does-the-ato-know-about-you/) - They’re getting better, the ATO. Better at knowing exactly what you’re up to. And the leaps in data matching will only accelerate when that pesky AI thing really hits its stride. Under Australia’s self assessment system, the ATO charitably assumes the information you give them is correct and they will only question it if they
- [What questions are accountants asking us about Depreciation this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-questions-are-accountants-asking-us-about-depreciation-this-tax-season/) - Before June 30, it’s usually clients asking us questions. Lots of them. Then after June the pendulum swings and it’s accountants asking us questions, while clients scurry off and leave you to it – assuming they have given you everything you need to do their tax return. We’ve grown accustomed to the rhythm over the
- [What Are This Year's Top 5 Depreciation Misconceptions?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-are-this-years-top-5-depreciation-misconceptions/) - August 2024 This is the time of year, toward the end of August, when we raise our weary heads and ponder the common misconceptions of clients and their accountants over tax season. It’s always slightly different. We’ve been doing this for a long time, over 20 years, and our clients know they can get in
- [When can Capital Works depreciation be claimed at 4% vs 2.5%?](https://depreciator.com.au/when-can-capital-works-depreciation-be-claimed-at-4-vs-2-5/) - The 4% rate for the Special Building Write-Off is a great thing and not surprisingly we have many clients who are keen to claim it. It’s also not surprising that the ATO are fairly strict on what buildings and situations qualify. And it won’t surprise you to know there are some grey areas. If in
- [Want to maximise your tax refund?](https://depreciator.com.au/want-to-maximise-your-tax-refund/) - July 2024 – All year long, we give the ATO money. Now it’s our chance to get some back. So how do you get as much back as possible? (Without getting yourself into strife.) First up, if you have an existing Depreciation Schedule, is it up to date? Lots of us need to spend money
- [How can Depreciator save you time this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/how-can-depreciator-save-you-time-this-tax-season/) - Simple. By answering lots of questions your clients would otherwise ask you, and helping them get better organised before they see you. We’ve been doing this for a long time, over 20 years, so we know how best to prepare your clients before they see you. First step is to make sure your clients have
- [Are your clients maximising depreciation?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-your-clients-maximising-depreciation/) - Without your help, they might not be. And who is there to help you? Depreciator. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, so we know all the ins and outs of depreciation. Commercial, residential, even farms. If you have a client you’d like us to help claim depreciation on a residential or commercial property,
- [You’re running out of time to pay for a new Depreciation Schedule and claim our fee.](https://depreciator.com.au/youre-running-out-of-time-to-pay-for-a-new-depreciation-schedule-and-claim-our-fee/) - June 2024 It’s that time of year when everything and everyone is a bit frenetic. Usually because many of us leave things till the last minute. We’ve been doing Depreciation Schedules for over 20 years, so we know what these last days of June are like. Do you need a Depreciation Schedule for a recently
- [What questions are your clients asking us right now about depreciation?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-questions-are-your-clients-asking-us-right-now-about-depreciation/) - First up, you might wonder why they are asking us and not you. We might be a bit easier to get through to, especially at this time of year, and most clients know we are happy to have a chat about depreciation related stuff. We’ve been doing this for 22 years now, so there is
- [Can you outsmart the ATO?](https://depreciator.com.au/can-you-outsmart-the-ato/) - June 2024 Lots of people think they can. They call us all the time with depreciation related ideas that range from just wishful thinking to bonkers. On May 23, Depreciator celebrated 22 years in business, and over that time we’ve heard them all. Is it worth trying to be too clever? Is it worth that
- [According to the ATO, what ‘mistake’ do 9 out of 10 property investors make?](https://depreciator.com.au/according-to-the-ato-what-mistake-do-9-out-of-10-property-investors-make/) - May 2024 Inflating repair claims and incorrectly claiming work as repairs when it should be depreciated is the ‘mistake’ that 9 out of 10 property investors apparently make. That’s according to a press release by the ATO last week, you can read more about this here. Using the word ‘mistake’ might be a tad generous.
- [Are you planning to pay less tax this year?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-you-planning-to-pay-less-tax-this-year/) - April 2024 It takes planning to reduce your tax, and June 30 is only 10 weeks away. Yep. There is no point calling your accountant in the last week of June and asking for ideas. And you don’t want to be sitting in front of them in July and having them sigh and shake their
- [Are you depreciating commercial fitouts correctly?](https://depreciator.com.au/are-you-depreciating-commercial-fitouts-correctly/) - Chances are you’re not. Some of them even we find tricky, and we have been doing Depreciation Schedules for over 20 years. If you aren’t doing it properly, your clients might be missing out on deductions. Sure, if it’s just a small factory and the client has just installed a mezzanine and some racking, that’s
- [Why are more investors looking at commercial property?](https://depreciator.com.au/why-are-more-investors-looking-at-commercial-property/) - March 2024 It’s a trend we have noticed for a while now – we have been doing Depreciation Schedules on commercial and residential properties for over 20 years, so we pick up on trends. Lots of investors start out with residential property and move into commercial. It’s almost like a residential property is investing with
- [What can be depreciated beyond a building?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-can-be-depreciated-beyond-a-building/) - We’re not talking here about the Depreciating Assets, or Plant and Equipment, but we’ll touch on them - we have covered these previously. We want to focus this month on the ‘structural improvements’, or Capital Works, additional to an actual building. Some Quantity Surveyors miss them, and that means your clients miss out on some
- [Is your Depreciation Schedule ready for tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/is-your-depreciation-schedule-ready-for-tax-season/) - February 2024 ‘Hang on a minute’, you say. ‘I’ve already got my Depreciation Schedule?’ Yep, but Depreciation Schedules are not fixed in stone – at least ours aren’t. We update them all the time and don’t charge to do so. If you change your property, there is a good chance you’ll need to change your
- [Which has more depreciation? Houses, apartments or commercial properties?](https://depreciator.com.au/something-you-didnt-know-about-depreciation-which-has-more-depreciation-houses-apartments-or-commercial-properties/) - It’s something we get asked often. You might, too. Our answer is always, ‘It depends’. We follow that up with pointing out that the depreciation deduction should not be the main factor in making a purchase decision, though it is a nice deduction to take off the table every year with no need to outlay
- [What are the common mistakes we see in Depreciation Schedules?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-are-the-common-mistakes-we-see-in-depreciation-schedules/) - This is the time of year when we reflect. On the footy finals, maybe Melbourne Cup, certainly on tax season. There are some common mistakes we see in Depreciation Schedules every year, and this year was no exception. Some of you sent them to us to seek our opinion. So we thought given you would
- [How do you deal with the disposal of Capital Works in a rental property?](https://depreciator.com.au/how-do-you-deal-with-the-disposal-of-capital-works-in-a-rental-property/) - We have had a few accountants get in touch with us about this lately and we have a theory. That pesky virus stopped people from travelling and we all know the unanticipated consequence was huge interest in property - that discretionary spending money had to go somewhere. So people were renovating properties and building granny
- [What depreciation questions are clients asking us this tax season?](https://depreciator.com.au/what-depreciation-questions-are-clients-asking-us-this-tax-season/) - Tax season is when we get asked lots of questions. Sometimes it's clients who don't use an accountant. Sometimes it's accountants who are unsure of something. We're always happy to answer questions - even if it means us doing a bit of research. That's why so many clients and accountants use Depreciator. Perhaps you have
- [Made changes to your rental property?](https://depreciator.com.au/made-changes-to-your-rental-property/) - If you have made changes to your rental property, you might need to change your Depreciation Schedule. And if you are late lodging your 2022 tax return, you'll need to do that quickly. All you need to do is email enquiries@depreciator.com.au and let us know, what you added, when you added it, and how much
- [Do you know how to treat a Special Levy payment?](https://depreciator.com.au/do-you-know-how-to-treat-a-special-levy-payment/) - This is the time of year when we get lots of clients contacting us about the tax treatment of Special Levies that were imposed on them last tax year. Most clients of course think (or hope) a Special Levy payment can be expensed, like sinking fund or admin fund contributions. But we, and you, know
- [Did you know you can vary the amount of tax you pay during the year?](https://depreciator.com.au/did-you-know-you-can-vary-the-amount-of-tax-you-pay-during-the-year/) - Things aren't easy right now for investors, or anybody for that matter. But there are some things you can do. First up is a PAYG Withholding Variation where you pay less tax during the year - more about that below. Another thing is to make sure you're getting as much depreciation as possible and making
- [Do you know about the downside of Airbnb?](https://depreciator.com.au/do-you-know-about-the-downside-of-airbnb/) - You will have clients either doing short term rentals now or seriously considering it. We don’t just mean Airbnb, of course, but that’s the one people think of when we talk about short term rentals. And when we write about the ‘downside’, we don’t mean the odd glass getting smashed or disappointing stains on a
- [Want to cheer up your accountant?](https://depreciator.com.au/want-to-cheer-up-your-accountant/) - Be ready for your appointment with these handy tips, including making sure your Tax Depreciation Schedule is up to date. An organised client means a happy accountant. And a speedier tax return. And even better, a faster tax refund. So how organised are you? Here are some tips on getting organised this tax season. Did
- [Are your clients maximising depreciation on renovations? #5 July 2023](https://depreciator.com.au/are-your-clients-maximising-depreciation-on-renovations-5-july-2023/) - Are your clients maximising the depreciation on renovations? Chances are they’re not. There can be a lot of depreciation in renovations and lots of people don’t claim it. Why? Sometimes it’s because the property is old and they assume with an old property there is nothing that can be claimed. Sometimes it’s because they think
- [Pay for your Depreciation Schedule before June 30](https://depreciator.com.au/pay-for-your-depreciation-schedule-before-june-30/) - It's a bit over one week until the end of the financial year. You're running out of time if you need a new Depreciation Schedule for a recently purchased property. You can order online right now and even get a discount. Remember, the important thing is to pay for that new Depreciation Schedule before June
- [The depreciation clock is ticking on older investment properties #4 June 2023](https://depreciator.com.au/the-depreciation-clock-is-ticking-on-older-investment-properties-4-june-2023/) - The depreciation clock is ticking on older investment properties Depreciation will run out soon on some older investment properties, but in the meantime, you'll be surprised at how much depreciation many still have in them. And that applies to residential and commercial properties. We wrote about commercial in our last Something You Didn't Know About
- [What you need to do before June 30](https://depreciator.com.au/what-you-need-to-do-before-june-30/) - Now is the time to purchase Depreciable assets Now is the time to add things to your property because you can claim them quickly. Assets under $300 are claimed immediately. Assets valued between $300 and $1,000 can go into the Low Value Pool - 18.75% depreciation in the first part year, even if that year
- [Commercial properties have been finding favour with investors recently - #3 May 2023](https://depreciator.com.au/why-choose-commercial-property-may-2023/) - Why are more investors choosing commercial properties over residential? It's a trend we've been seeing for a few years now. Often it's SMSFs buying commercial properties, but also individuals. And of course, people choosing to buy rather than rent a property for their own business. Commercial property has always been popular, partly because tenants often
- [Repairs vs Improvements #2 April 2023](https://depreciator.com.au/repairs-vs-improvements-2-april-2023/) - Repairs vs Improvements In the 20 plus years we have been doing Depreciation Schedules, questions about Repairs vs Improvements would outnumber all others put together. And that's not too surprising. The line between Repairs and Improvements is a bit blurry, so with tax season around the corner, we thought it timely that we focus on
- [Low Value Pool - #1 March 2023](https://depreciator.com.au/low-value-pool-1-march-2023/) - Maximising the Low Value Pool for your clients This month, we are looking at the opportunities provided by the Low Value Pool. You asked for it. Well, maybe not you specifically, but accountants and advisers often ask us questions about how to make the most of depreciation. We've been doing this for over 20 years
- [Understanding Rental Income Fluctuations](https://depreciator.com.au/rental-income-fluctuations) - This article was provided by Simon Harris – Managing Director of National Buyers Agency, Providence Property Group For decades now, owning investment properties has been considered by most Australians as an outstanding means of building wealth and long-term security. And for good reason. Property markets in Australia have enjoyed moderate (and in some cases, dramatic)
- [Changes To Our Schedules](https://depreciator.com.au/changes-to-our-schedules) - Based on feedback from the accountants who use our depreciation schedules we've added some new information to make them even easier to use.
- [Strata Title Investment Property](https://depreciator.com.au/strata-title-investment-property/) - This article was provided by Simon Harris – Managing Director of National Buyers Agency, Providence Property Group When buying property, the title is the place to look for the essential details pertaining to what you are actually going to own if you make the purchase and any conditions you need to be aware of. If
- [Your must have 2020 update from the ATO for Property Investors](https://depreciator.com.au/your-must-have-2020-update-from-the-ato-for-property-investors/) - It's been a year of confusion and disruption for property investors. We had the bushfires, and then that virus. We found a great summary from the ATO that has some great tips. Did you know that if you have deferred your loan payments, you can still claim the interest as a deduction this year? You
- [Housing Prices In The First Half Of 2020 Dropping Slower Than Expected](https://depreciator.com.au/housing-prices-in-the-first-half-of-2020-dropping-slower-than-expected/) - The expected fall in property prices has been much more gradual that many predicted. While there has been some reduced demand for property recently this has been offset by a lack of stock, so we have a flattening of the housing price curve. Here's a great analysis from Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics
- [QLD tenants to prove they can't pay rent](https://depreciator.com.au/qld-tenants-to-prove-they-cant-pay-rent/) - In the latest Coronavirus development from QLD there's some clarification about how protections for tenants will work. Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni has advised renters will need to prove their loss of income before applying for protection from eviction. Read more in this article from By Rachel Riga, George Roberts and staff of the
- [State by State Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide For Landlords and Tenants](https://depreciator.com.au/state-by-state-coronavirus-covid-19-guide-for-landlords-and-tenants/) - Below is a collection of websites for each state that landlords will find useful in these Corona19 virus times. It’s important that you get your information from more credible sources than the media – much of what you read and hear in mainstream media is an interpretation by whoever is writing or speaking. And journalists
- [Mandatory industry code for commercial and retail leases](https://depreciator.com.au/mandatory-industry-code-for-commercial-and-retail-leases/) - Finally, we have some clarity for landlords negotiating this new Corona virus world. This is an explanation of the mandatory Commercial Tenancies Code. Landlords and tenants will be sharing the pain. For a landlord, claiming every tax deduction will be critical – and that includes depreciation. Read more in the following article by Sian Sinclair
- [Moratorium on Evictions in response to Corona Virus (COVID-19)](https://depreciator.com.au/moratorium-on-evictions-in-response-to-corona-virus-covid-19/) - The federal government have acted quickly with measure to prop up the economy as it battles the Corona virus. The directions to landlords and tenants hasn’t been very clear, though. Hopefully in the coming days there will be some clarity. One thing is for certain, though. Investors will want to claim every deduction they can
- [Canberra: our most liveable city. And that's not the bad news.](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/canberra-our-most-liveable-city) - The Property Council of Australia has identified our national capital as the country’s most liveable city in its 2013 My City survey. According to the Property Council, and the statistics they've put together, Canberra is now Australia's most Liveable City. Can you imagine what the people in... EVERYWHERE have to say about that? Not that
- [How long does it take to prepare a Depreciation Schedule?](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/how_long_does_it_take_to_prepare_a_depreciation_schedule) - We generally quote a 2-3 weeks to prepare a Tax Depreciation Schedule and usually we are able to do it quicker. Tenants Really the only thing that can cause delays are tenants. These days, most people are pretty busy and we understand this. That's why we're flexible our Quantity Surveyors will work in with the
- [Property Depreciation Changes - 2017 Budget](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/property-depreciation-changes-2017-budget-1) - Depreciation Changes - 2017 Budget Well, that caught everyone by surprise. We are fielding plenty of calls from confused property investors. The waters are still a bit muddy, but here are a few points that might clarify some things: 1. This only applies to residential investment properties purchased after 7.30pm on May 9, 2017. 'Purchase'
- [June 30 Property Depreciation Deadline](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/june-30-property-depreciation-deadline) - It’s about that Depreciation Schedule you have been putting off. June 30 is going to sneak up on us and your accountant is going to need it. We might already have most of the information we need to jump on it – we might just be waiting for you to press the button To book
- [New Property Depreciation Landscape - Your essential guide](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/new-property-depreciation-landscape-your-essential-guide) - In November 2017 new depreciation legislation passed that has affected the depreciation entitlements for some residential property investors. We've spoken with many confused investors and accountants needing to get up to speed on the changes in the following months. We've run several webinars covering the changes to the depreciation rules in detail and have been
- [What Property Deductions Will Be Targeted By The ATO this year](https://depreciator.com.au/depreciator-blog/what-property-deductions-will-be-targeted-by-the-ato-this-year) - Chris Jordan from the ATO recently announced that property investors and their deductions were next in his sights after the success of his crackdown on work-related expense. Apparently, in a test audit of 300 property investors, 90% made errors. With a success rate like that, it’s no surprise the ATO are keen to roll their

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- [Free Schedule Update](https://depreciator.com.au/free-schedule-update) - When you add something to your property, your Depreciation Schedule needs to be changed. A new stove, or hot water unit, or carpet etc means a Schedule update. We are the only company that does this free of charge. Most other companies figure that they’ve got your money, so if you change the property it’s
- [Capital Gains Tax Property Valuation: What Owners Need To Know](https://depreciator.com.au/education/capital-gains-tax-property-valuation/) - Australia’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules are changing from 1 July 2027, affecting existing property investors and homeowners who may rent out their property in the future. One of the most important steps investment property owners can take is to obtain a professional CGT Property Valuation around 1 July 2027. This guide explains the 2027 Australia's Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules are changing from 1 July 2027, affecting existing property investors and homeowners who may rent out their property in the future. This guide explains the 2027 CGT changes, how Cost Base Indexation works, when you'll need a valuation, and how a Depreciation Schedule can help reduce your future Capital Gains Tax
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- [Why Depreciator](https://depreciator.com.au/why-depreciator/) - There are loads of companies out there doing Depreciation Schedules. Some are around all year, and then every tax season a bunch more pop up. And when things get quiet, they disappear again. They’re a bit like those frogs in the desert that only stick their heads up when it rains. They spend most of
- [Methods of Depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/methods-of-depreciation) - Depreciation Methods: Prime Cost And Diminishing Value. To know how much depreciation you can claim on your investment property, inquire here for FREE.
- [Property Depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/property-depreciation) - Property Depreciation is a compensation for wear and tear on rental investment properties. To find out how we can help you with this, contact Depreciator today!
- [Typical Residential Depreciation Deductions For Brand New Properties](https://depreciator.com.au/why-depreciator/affiliates/typical-residential-depreciation-deductions-brand-new) - Get Maximum Depreciation With A Brand New Investment Property New investment properties are treated favorably by the ATO. Depreciation can be claimed on the structural elements and the fixtures and fittings/assets. With pre-existing properties the assets cannot be Depreciated, Depreciation Estimates For New Investment Properties For a property to be considered new for tax purposes
- [Tax Depreciation Schedule](https://depreciator.com.au/tax-depreciation-schedules) - A Depreciation Schedule is a report that tells you how much tax depreciation to claim on your residential investment property or commercial building.
- [Typical Residential Depreciation Deductions](https://depreciator.com.au/why-depreciator/affiliates/typical-residential-depreciation-deductions/) - Are your depreciation assumptions costing your clients money? Since the changes to depreciation in the 2017 budget, there has been a steady increase in the number of property investors overpaying tax by failing to claim significant depreciation deductions. Why? Because many advisors overestimated the impact of these changes. Those assumptions have frequently led to clients
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- [Depreciation Schedules](https://depreciator.com.au/our-product) - Investment property depreciation can be the largest claimable tax deduction for rental properties. It's simple with Tax Depreciation Schedules from Depreciator.
- [Cost for a TDS](https://depreciator.com.au/cost-for-tds) - For residential investment properties our Depreciation Schedules costs range from $440 (inspection not required) to $715 (inspection required). Some depreciation schedules require less work than others and we pass on savings to you wherever we can. Commercial Depreciation Schedules are a little more complicated, you can find details here if you have a commercial property.
- [Depreciator Brochures](https://depreciator.com.au/why-depreciator/affiliates/depreciator-brochures/) - Need our latest Depreciation Brochures for your clients? You'll find them right here, optimised for online viewing and with built in links back to our website to make it super easy. We do update our brochures periodically with new information, so check back every few months. If you need hard copy brochures for your clients,
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- [Claiming Depreciation Deductions for your Airbnb](https://depreciator.com.au/education/claiming-depreciation-deductions-for-your-airbnb/) - Did you know that in 2019 there were 190,000 Airbnb hosts operating around Australia? Many aren't claiming depreciation as a tax deduction. Learn more.
- [Depreciation claims for renovations and improvements](https://depreciator.com.au/education/depreciation-claims-for-renovations-and-improvements/) - Renovations in older properties are the most commonly missed depreciation claim. It’s not surprising when many investors often hear from someone with limited knowledge that there’s no depreciation available in older properties. This ignores two important facts. Most older properties have been renovated or improved, and depreciation can be claimed on renovations and improvements. In
- [Something you didn't know about depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/something-you-didnt-know-about-depreciation/) - Welcome to our new monthly series for accountants, advisors, and in-the-know investors. For over 20 years, our sole focus has Depreciation for investment property; it’s all we do. You can tap into that wealth of experience right here. With a new informative and useful article every month during tax season. #1 July 2026 The end
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- [Our Aim](https://depreciator.com.au/our-philosophy) - With our streamlined processes it takes just a few short minutes to get the ball rolling on your Tax Depreciation Schedule. We’ve been producing Tax Depreciation Schedules for over 20 years now and have delivered well over 100,000. With all that experience, we’ve got things down to a fine art. We put a lot of
- [Depreciator's Coronavirus (COVID 19) Update](https://depreciator.com.au/our-product/depreciators-coronavirus-covid-19-update/) - In 2023, it’s almost business as usual. You can make an enquiry about a Depreciation Schedule by clicking here... COVID Update Thankfully most COVID restrictions have ended and we do not have a backlog of inspections to get through. Our turnaround times are still great. However, there are the rare cases where COVID may impact
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- [Affiliates](https://depreciator.com.au/affiliates-html) - More than 50% of our work comes to us from affiliates. And most of them are accountants. Some have been referring clients to us for Depreciation Schedules since we began, over 20 years ago. Why? Because they know how we operate. They know that we understand depreciation for investment properties inside out and will always
- [Download eBook](https://depreciator.com.au/download-ebook/) - It’s all in this FREE eBook. We’ve explained some of the jargon, blown a few of the myths and included some tax effective ideas. By the end of it, you’ll know more about depreciation than most other property investors and many accountants. Download eBook Now We have also created a quick guide to investment property
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- [Quantity Surveyors](https://depreciator.com.au/quantity-surveyor) - Quantity Surveyors Are Used By Property Investors Quantity Surveyors are what experienced property investors think of when they need Tax Depreciation Schedules. That’s why some people call a Tax Depreciation Schedule a ‘quantity surveyor report’. So what is a Quantity Surveyor? As the name suggests, Quantity Surveyors are people who look at ‘quantities’. When a
- [Video Guide to Depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/video-guide-to-depreciation) - Watch this depreciation video guide to gain knowledge about depreciation schedules and how rental property depreciation works.
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- [Commercial Depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/commercial-depreciation) - Start saving your money by getting commercial depreciation schedules with us. We can do commercial property depreciation schedules from small to large properties.
- [Instant Asset Write-Off for Commercial Investment Properties](https://depreciator.com.au/education/commercial-depreciation/instant-asset-write-off-for-commercial-investment-properties/) - If you have a new or older commercial investment property, you may be entitled to claim the Instant Asset Write-Off for Plant and Equipment.
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- [Our Service Commitment](https://depreciator.com.au/service-commitment) - Every company boasts about their ‘commitment to service’. About how much they value you as a client blah blah blah. The ones who boast loudest are usually the ones with the worst service. And it’s such a vague promise to make. When you’re weighing up one Depreciation Schedule provider against another, it’s easy to compare
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- [Sample Report](https://depreciator.com.au/sample-report) - Did you know there is no set format for a Depreciation Schedule? We’ve seen everything from one pagers, to really complicated reports that even other Quantity Surveyors find hard to understand. Obviously, the one pagers don’t have nearly enough information in them. Your accountant will have to spend an hour os so completing them and
- [Qualified Quantity Surveyors](https://depreciator.com.au/qualified-quantity-surveyors/) - There are lots of companies taking short cuts and not using quantity surveyors. Sure, they say they do, but we know for a fact many don’t. Of course, often this means they can charge a bit less than us. We won’t take shortcuts with your tax affairs, though. And we’re sure some of these dodgy
- [Property Developers](https://depreciator.com.au/property-developers/) - With most reasonable sized projects, a quantity surveyor is on the job and able to generate Depreciation Schedules at the end of the project. But some quantity surveyors don’t do Depreciation Schedules. We can take care of that. Some developers also get in touch with us to provide a Depreciation Summary when a project is
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- [New Zealand Tax Depreciation Specialist](https://depreciator.com.au/new-zealand-tax-depreciation-specialist) - Who is Valuit? We get asked often whether we can help clients out with properties they own in New Zealand. For a while we toyed with the idea of opening an office over there, but it never stacked up. (And that accent would drive us nuts.) Instead, we went looking for the best New Zealand
- [Industry Profile](https://depreciator.com.au/industry-profile) - NOT appropriately qualified to provide a FULL depreciation schedule that is. This statement is in the tax act and is due to the above professionals not having the skills to estimate construction costs. But even in the quantity surveying industry there are lots of different firms to choose from. Some quantity surveyors don’t do Depreciation
- [Depreciator Quantity Surveyor Reviews](https://depreciator.com.au/testimonials_depreciation_schedules) - Depreciator were truly outstanding. Michael Byrnes Producer Channel 9 and Foxtel. I have invested in property for many years and am familiar wth general depreciation. “I have invested in property for many years and am familiar with general depreciation deductions. However, the results presented to me in my schedule by Depreciator were truly outstanding. I believe
- [HOW TO CHOOSE A QUANTITY SURVEYOR FOR A TAX DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE](https://depreciator.com.au/choose-quantity-surveyor-for-a-tax) - 1. Will an actual Quantity Surveyor visit your property? Sounds like a silly question, but lots of companies these days are taking short-cuts and sending unqualified people to inspect properties. Their job is to collect data for someone else – hopefully a Quantity Surveyor – to estimate. This is not ideal. If the person visiting
- [5 Step Depreciation Schedule Checklist](https://depreciator.com.au/5-step-depreciation-schedule-checklist) - Could some of your Depreciation Schedules be wrong? Many Depreciation Schedules produces in the latter half of 2017 did not take in to account the post-2017 Budget changes to Depreciation. If all the schedules your firm has for clients from that period are from Depreciator you have nothing to worry about. If not, you’ll need
- [100% tax deductible](https://depreciator.com.au/tax-deductible) - Our fee is 100% tax deductible. That’s why people are so keen to pay us before June 30. Your Depreciation Schedule itself doesn’t have to be done by June 30 – you just need it before you go and see your accountant. But you will want to pay for it by June 30.
- [2017 Budget Housing Tax Integrity Bill Explained](https://depreciator.com.au/2017-budget-housing-tax-integrity-bill-explained) - Nicola Woodward MRICS CTA discusses the changes in the calculation of tax depreciation for plant in second-hand residential rental properties. Overview In the 2017-18 Budget, the Government announced measures designed to reduce pressure on housing affordability. The tax legislation in relation to investment properties was amended as part of these measures with the intention of
- [Key People](https://depreciator.com.au/key-people) - HANS DEAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hans is the company founder of Depreciator. For over 20 years, Hans has been involved in the Construction and Quantity Surveying industries. The company Depreciator is his response to an overwhelming need within the investment and accounting communities. For some time there has been a need for a company with
- [Deferred Depreciation](https://depreciator.com.au/deferreddepreciation) - Deferred Depreciation Enquire Now icon Deferred Depreciation is a tool experienced investors use to reduce their future Capital Gains Tax debt. It’s something buyers of second hand properties can make use of. If you started renting out an investment property after 30/06/17 and that property was over 6 months old at the time, you’re entitled
- [中文版](https://depreciator.com.au/chinese-page/) - 什么是折旧？ 所有投资人都想尽可能减少应缴的税款。 折旧报告可以最大化投资者的抵税额度。 折旧是拥有投资物业的澳洲纳税人的减税的方式之一。 随着时间的推移，资产将会产生贬值。 那么这一贬值部分是可以在一定时期内，每年按照一定的比例计 入投资的支出项目中，从而合法地减少收入，达到少缴税或不缴 税的目的。 很多时候，折旧将会减轻纳税人一大笔的应缴税款。 但是，许多投资人因为没有意识到折旧的重要性，所以白白上缴了本可以抵扣的税款。 但是当您读到这篇文章，意味着您不会发生同样的损失了。 例如，小李在2016年花费100万澳币了购买了一个包括土地的新房子用作投资。其中土地60万，房屋建造成本40万，那小李每年的抵税额大约是多少呢？ 在下图中我们列出5年内，采用原始成本法 , 小李可获得的抵扣税额。 年度 原始成本法 第一年 10000 第二年 10000 第三年 10000 第四年 10000 第五年 10000 由图中我们可以看出， 由于小李做了专业的折旧报告，他每年将获得$10,000 抵税额。 有什么方法可以贬值？ 根据澳洲税法规定，房产折旧由原始资本 、附加资产和建成 后的扩建或改建三部分组成。 1 原始资本是指 1985 年 7 月 17 日后的建筑结构上的折旧， 如地基、主体结构、内外墙、门窗、瓷砖、实木地板。 2 附加资产 • 附加资产指装饰上的折旧如地板、复合地板、地板革、窗 帘、百叶窗、空调、电器、雨水桶和水泵、等。 3 建 成 后 的 扩 建
- [Testimonials](https://depreciator.com.au/testimonials/) - “A friend, Chris M, a client of yours refer me to your service, I am so glad he did as the process has been smooth and the service outstanding Many thanks,” Robyn D “My name is Peter P and I received a Depreciator Report for my semi-detached house. The Quantity Surveyor who came out was
- [Education](https://depreciator.com.au/education/) - If you’ve ploughed through everything under ‘Why Depreciator’ and ‘Our Product’, you know more about Depreciation than 99% of property investors. Read our free eBook, and you’ll know more than most accountants. In this section, you’ll learn how to choose a Quantity Surveyor. This is a useful thing to know given there are some dodgy
- [Chinese Contact Us](https://depreciator.com.au/chinese-contact-us/) - Depreciator Pty Ltd GPO Box 7084 , Sydney NSW 2001 Ph 1300 66 00 33 or 查询 * 需要 名字 * 姓氏 * 工作电话 移动电话 * 家庭电话 电邮地址 * 最佳联络 * 工作电话移动电话家庭电话 投资房所在州名 * -- 请选择 --NSWQLDACTVICTASSAWANT 投资房所在区名 * 更多信息 Please leave this field empty.
- [Careers](https://depreciator.com.au/careers/) - Depreciator is always looking for professional, qualified, experienced and friendly Quantity Surveyors to join the team. If you fit this profile and could use some additional revenue with great conditions and like to call your own shots… well we’d really like to hear from you. Most of the Quantity Surveyors working with Depreciator enjoy the
- [About Depreciator](https://depreciator.com.au/about-depreciator/) - The Depreciator story Depreciator launched into the Australian market in 2001 as a company dedicated entirely to Tax Depreciation Schedules. At that time, there were no Quantity Surveying companies specialising in Tax Depreciation Schedules. Those that did tax depreciation work, generally did it poorly because they didn’t manage clients well and couldn’t keep up to
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