Tax Depreciation | 5 min read
How to choose a quantity surveyor for a depreciation schedule
The best quantity surveyor is not simply the closest or cheapest provider. For depreciation, the quality of due diligence and report structure can affect long-term outcomes.
Look for relevant depreciation experience
Depreciation reporting requires construction cost knowledge and practical understanding of tax depreciation categories.
Ask whether the provider regularly prepares schedules for your property type, such as strata, commercial, renovated or residential investment property.
Check how the report will be used
A good depreciation schedule should be clear for your accountant and structured around eligible claim categories.
The report should explain assumptions and present year-by-year information rather than simply providing a headline estimate.
National service, local context
For many depreciation schedules, national service is practical where sufficient property information is available.
Local construction and property context can still matter, especially for Melbourne and Victorian properties with complex strata, renovation or commercial characteristics.
FAQs
Common questions
Should I choose the cheapest depreciation report?
Price matters, but a low-cost report that misses deductions or lacks useful detail may be poor value.
Does the quantity surveyor need to be local?
Not always. What matters is whether the provider can properly assess your property and prepare a defensible report.