Historic original age
Original premises recorded as circa 1880, with depreciation value focused on later qualifying works.
Tax depreciation case study
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.
Total deductions identified
$329,661
First full-year claim
$12,431
First-year pro-rata claim
$3,892
Adjusted Division 43 base
$305,319

Property snapshot
The property presents as an older regional residence with a traditional verandah, pitched roof, established street character and evidence of later upgrade works.
The report records the original premises as circa 1880, with substantial internal and external renovation works considered. Rental availability was recorded from 1 April 2026 and the opening year was calculated on a 91-day pro-rata basis.
Plain-English value summary
BWK Group identified $329,661 in total depreciation deductions for this older regional property. The first-year pro-rata claim was $3,892, then increased to $12,431 in the first full financial year. The value came from later renovation works rather than simply the age of the original building.
Report detail extracted
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Original premises recorded as circa 1880, with depreciation value focused on later qualifying works.
The Division 43 table recorded substantial internal and external renovation works.
$26,442 was separated from the capital works base, including mini split-system treatment.
This case is useful for prospects who assume an old building cannot produce depreciation value after later works.
The report focused on substantial renovation works and separated affected items from the building base.
BWK Group can present an old-property case in a way accountants and landlords can understand quickly.
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This case study is provided as a guide only and is not tax, financial or investment advice. Depreciation outcomes vary by property, ownership structure, construction history, rental availability, legislation and information supplied. Review any figures with your accountant.