We are currently running a 10 part depreciation series here at On Property.
I was lucky enough to score an in person interview with the managing director of BMT Quantity Surveyors – The largest quantity surveyor business in Australia.
They have hundreds of staff all over Australia and Brad is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to depreciation for investment properties.
Below are the links to the 10 episodes. If you want a downloadable PDF of all 10 episodes simply click here and enter your email address and we will send it to you when it is ready.
Depreciation Series Links
1. What Is A Depreciation Schedule And Why Should You Get One Done? (Ep140)
2. What Exactly Can You Depreciate? (Ep141)
3. How To Get A Depreciation Schedule Done? (Ep142)
4. BMT Quantity Surveyors Review (Ep143)
5. When Should You Get A Depreciation Schedule Done? (Ep144)
6. Can You Back Date Depreciation Schedules? (Ep145)
7. Can You Claim Depreciation On Older Properties? (Ep146)
8. How Does Depreciation Change When You Do Renovations? (Ep147)
9. How Much Does It Cost To Get A Depreciation Schedule Done? (Ep148)
10. getting a scrapping schedule done
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The Best Property Depreciation Estimators
Calculating depreciation on a property can be extremely difficult. Not only do you need to calculate the depreciation on the build itself, but you also need to calculate the “plant and equipment” which all depreciates at varying rates.
The below calculators can be used a rough guides, but realistically you should speak to a quantity surveyor to get an accurate depreciation schedule for your property.