$505,917
total deductions identified
Modern residential investment property
The report separated the capital works base from eligible plant items and showed a stronger first full-year claim once the opening pro-rata period passed.
Case studies
Browse guide-only examples from completed BWK Group reports across residential, strata, apartment, townhouse, commercial and regional investment properties.


At a glance
These figures combine residential, strata, apartment, townhouse, commercial, industrial and regional examples. They are a broad snapshot only, not a like-for-like benchmark or prediction of what any individual property will claim.
Mixed public case-study set
26 examples
Average total deductions across all types
$548,908
Average first full-year claim across all types
$17,207
Largest total deductions example in the set
$2,057,775
Matched case study examples
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Guide only. These are case-study examples, not tax advice or a prediction of your result.
Public case studies
Browse the available public examples below. For a more closely matched example, use the matcher above and BWK Group can provide a guide-only case-study pack based on property type, location and construction profile.

$505,917
total deductions identified
nearby example
A modern two-storey residential investment property in Springvale, Melbourne's south-east, produced a strong depreciation result after BWK Group separated capital works and eligible plant items.

$357,816
total deductions identified
nearby example
A modern townhouse-style residential investment property in Noble Park produced a strong depreciation outcome after BWK Group separated the capital works base from eligible Division 40 items.

$2,057,775
total deductions identified
nearby example
A high-value ACT residential investment property produced one of the strongest depreciation outcomes in the sample set, with BWK Group identifying a substantial capital works base and long-term deductions.

$2,055,510
total deductions identified
nearby example
A modern industrial/commercial premises in Melbourne's west produced a strong depreciation result, including a material capital works base and separately identified commercial office plant items.

$1,287,039
total deductions identified
nearby example
A premium coastal residential investment property delivered a seven-figure depreciation outcome after BWK Group assessed the capital works base and adjusted affected items.

$789,848
total deductions identified
nearby example
A newly completed ACT industrial unit produced strong depreciation deductions, with BWK Group identifying the original capital works base and a first full-year claim above $20,000.

$646,899
total deductions identified
nearby example
A newly completed inner-Melbourne townhouse-style investment property produced a strong depreciation schedule, including Division 43 capital works and identifiable plant items.

$643,447
total deductions identified
nearby example
A modern Sydney-area residential investment property produced a strong depreciation outcome, with BWK Group separating capital works and eligible plant components.

$621,513
total deductions identified
Local example
A CBD commercial office premises delivered a detailed depreciation result with a large Division 40 component, including air handling units, commercial carpet, detectors, extinguishers and window blinds.

$379,311
total deductions identified
Local example
A high-rise Docklands apartment produced a clear capital works depreciation profile, giving apartment and strata owners a relevant inner-city comparison point.

$432,765
total deductions identified
Local example
An inner-Melbourne residential investment property produced a strong capital works outcome despite a very short opening claim period.

$379,303
total deductions identified
nearby example
A newer Greater Sydney residential investment property with later improvements produced a useful depreciation outcome after BWK Group assessed both original capital works and additional works.

$371,819
total deductions identified
nearby example
A newly completed regional Western Australian residential investment property produced a strong first full-year claim and detailed additional capital works treatment.

$329,661
total deductions identified
nearby example
A historic regional property with substantial renovation works produced a meaningful depreciation schedule after BWK Group focused on later capital improvements rather than relying on the original construction age.

$404,799
total deductions identified
nearby example
An older Geelong-area dwelling with extension and alteration works produced a strong depreciation outcome after BWK Group focused on the qualifying newer capital works.

$611,626
total deductions identified
nearby example
A substantially improved established dwelling produced a strong depreciation schedule, with BWK Group capturing second-storey addition and internal renovation works.

$172,098
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Southbank VIC apartment/strata investment property produced $172,098 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $11,137.

$125,824
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Ballarat Central VIC established residential investment property with later works produced $125,824 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $6,021.

$482,642
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Footscray VIC commercial fitout and mixed-use investment property produced $482,642 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $16,268.

$430,189
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Moncrieff ACT modern Canberra residential investment property produced $430,189 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $11,776.

$334,273
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Footscray VIC apartment/strata investment property produced $334,273 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $8,711.

$74,183
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Pascoe Vale VIC apartment or strata residential investment property produced $74,183 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $1,689.

$83,946
total deductions identified
nearby example
A South Yarra VIC apartment/strata investment property produced $83,946 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $3,560.

$216,298
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Dickson ACT apartment/strata investment property produced $216,298 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $6,402.

$263,310
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Williamstown VIC residential investment property produced $263,310 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $7,113.

$213,798
total deductions identified
nearby example
A Forde ACT modern Canberra residential investment property produced $213,798 in identified depreciation deductions, with a first full-year claim of $9,245.
Newer properties
Newer residential, townhouse, apartment and commercial properties often have sizeable building works, common property, fitout or plant items to assess.
$505,917
total deductions identified
The report separated the capital works base from eligible plant items and showed a stronger first full-year claim once the opening pro-rata period passed.
$2.05M+
total deductions identified
Commercial premises can include substantial building works, hardstand areas, office fitout and separately identifiable plant items.
Older and renovated properties
Older dwellings may still hold value where extensions, renovations, later improvements or qualifying capital works can be identified.
$432,765
total deductions identified
A short opening claim period still led to a meaningful long-term schedule because later building works and the adjusted capital works base were reviewed.
$652,070
adjusted Division 43 base
Renovation details such as second-storey additions, internal works, cabinetry, floorboards, painting, glazing, stairs and bathroom fittings were treated as part of the review.
Why the detail matters
The strongest case studies are not just headline totals. They show the construction timing, affected Division 40 items, adjusted Division 43 base and claim period assumptions behind the result.
40 years
typical schedule period
The public pages show a shorter extract, while the property-specific report can typically set out a longer depreciation schedule for accountant review.
Guide only
not tax advice
The public examples keep the numbers and property context useful while removing client names, exact street addresses and identifying details.
Guide only
Tax depreciation outcomes depend on property type, construction history, ownership, income-producing use and accountant advice. The examples refer to deductions identified in specific client circumstances.
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