Tax depreciation news, ATO updates, Division 40 and Division 43 explainers and property-investor guides from the TDA Quantity Surveying team.
The 2026 negative gearing changes don't apply to commercial property, but CGT is changing. What buyers can claim in depreciation, and what to sort out first.
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From 1 July 2027, your property's value on that date decides how much of a future gain keeps the 50% CGT discount. Here's what's changing.
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If your investment property was under contract before 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026, your negative gearing arrangements are generally unaffected by the 2026 tax reforms…
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A quantity surveyor is a construction cost professional. For property investors, the relevant work is estimating what a building cost to construct and identifying the items inside…
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Two investors, near-identical purchase prices, and depreciation schedules $95,570 apart over the life of the property. Here is exactly what drove the difference…
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For a rental property, depreciation can involve both Division 40 (plant and equipment) and Division 43 (capital works). Our calculator models Division 40 using diminishing…
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If you’ve bought a second-hand or older property, you can still claim depreciation on it and for most investors, that claim is bigger than they expect. What you can…
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Independent Property Valuations are market value assessments prepared by a qualified valuer. Investors most commonly need one for three purposes: capital gains tax, self-managed su…
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Every June the same question turns up from trustees and their accountants: do we need the property valued again this year? The honest answer is that the rules ask less than most pe…
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If you’re planning an investment property renovation, or a full demolition, the things you’re ripping out may still hold undeducted value, and that remaining value may …
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Commercial property depreciation is a claim with two sides. The owner of an income-producing commercial property can claim deductions for the building structure (Division 43 capita…
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Most property investors know they can claim depreciation. Far fewer understand that there are two completely separate claims sitting inside every schedule and that missing one of t…
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For many property investors, it can be one of the most significant deductions available, depending on the property. Tax depreciation lets property investors claim deductions for th…
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Every year, without fail, the final weeks of June carry a disproportionate share of the year’s work. We’ve tracked this across three years of data in our network, and t…
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Download the FAQs Summary Page The 2026–27 Federal Budget announced changes to negative gearing and if you’re a property investor, an accountant, or a financial adviser, you…
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What Every Property Investor Needs to Know About the Budget’s Capital Gains Tax Reform The May 2026 Budget has put capital gains tax squarely in the crosshairs. The federal g…
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Renovating older investment properties can be highly rewarding, but many investors miss out on key depreciation opportunities. Even small upgrades in older homes can deliver strong…
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Renovating an investment property seems straightforward: refresh the space, attract tenants, increase rent. But small missteps can lead to wasted spend, lost depreciation opportuni…
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Investment property renovations can be a powerful way to manufacture equity and boost rental income but only if done strategically. From our experience working with Quantity Survey…
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As a cafe operator, investing in the design and fitout of your business can be a significant expense. However, did you know that you can claim tax depreciation on these costs? Tax …
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As a commercial office owner, one of the ways to maximise your return on investment is by claiming tax depreciation. This refers to the process of deducting the cost of a commercia…
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