Insights
Quantity surveying guides for Australian property decisions
Rewritten and expanded BWK Group guides for investors, accountants, strata managers and property owners who need clearer tax depreciation, insurance valuation and replacement cost decisions.
Tax Depreciation
Does my tax depreciation schedule need an update?
Changed your investment property, renovated, replaced assets or switched it to a rental? Learn when a tax depreciation schedule may need updating.
Read guideTax Depreciation
Renovated your investment property? When to update your depreciation schedule
Renovated a rental property? Learn when kitchens, bathrooms, extensions, flooring, air conditioning and other works may require a depreciation schedule update.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
What records do you need to update a tax depreciation schedule?
A practical checklist of invoices, dates, photos and property records investors should gather before updating a tax depreciation schedule.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
Can you still claim depreciation after renovating an older rental property?
Older investment properties may still have depreciation value where later renovations, extensions or capital improvements have been completed.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
New assets in a rental property: what should be added to your depreciation report?
Bought new appliances, air conditioning, blinds, carpets or security systems for a rental? Learn when new assets may need depreciation report review.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
EOFY depreciation review checklist for property investors
Before 30 June, property investors should check whether renovations, new assets, repairs or rental-use changes affect their depreciation schedule.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
Can my accountant update my depreciation schedule, or do I need a quantity surveyor?
Understand when your accountant can use existing depreciation information and when a quantity surveyor should review property works or construction costs.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
Do insurance repairs, storm damage or builder works affect depreciation?
Insurance repairs, storm damage rectification and builder works may affect an investment property's depreciation schedule if the works changed the asset.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
What is a tax depreciation schedule?
Learn what a tax depreciation schedule is, what it includes, who needs one and how property investors use it with their accountant.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
What information does a quantity surveyor need for a depreciation report?
A practical checklist of the documents and property details commonly needed for a tax depreciation schedule.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
Is a tax depreciation report tax deductible?
Find out why the cost of a tax depreciation schedule may be deductible and how investors should confirm treatment with their accountant.
3 min read
Tax Depreciation
When should you order a tax depreciation schedule?
The best times to order a depreciation schedule, including after settlement, before tax time and after renovations.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
Is my investment property too old to depreciate?
Older investment properties can still have depreciation opportunities. Learn what affects eligibility and when a second opinion is worthwhile.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
Plant and equipment depreciation for residential property investors
Understand Division 40 plant and equipment depreciation and why residential investors need careful advice.
5 min read
Investor Guides
Depreciation schedule for rental property: what investors should know
A practical guide to depreciation schedules for Australian rental property owners.
5 min read
Tax Depreciation
Tax depreciation FAQ for Australian property investors
Clear answers to common questions about depreciation schedules, quantity surveyors, capital works and plant and equipment.
7 min read
Tax Depreciation
How to order a tax depreciation schedule in Australia
Step-by-step guide to ordering a tax depreciation schedule from an Australian quantity surveyor.
4 min read
Tax Depreciation
How much does a tax depreciation schedule cost?
Understand what affects the cost of a tax depreciation schedule and why report quality can matter more than the cheapest fee.
5 min read
Investor Guides
Negative gearing changes: why property investors should review tax depreciation
Negative gearing and CGT changes may affect investor strategy. Learn why a tax depreciation schedule remains important when reviewing cash flow and deductions.
6 min read
Tax Depreciation
How to choose a quantity surveyor for a depreciation schedule
How investors should assess quantity surveyors for tax depreciation schedules, including experience, report quality and accountant usability.
5 min read
Request a quote
Need a quantity surveying report?
Send us the property details and we will confirm the right report, required documents and expected turnaround.