PROPERTY DEPRECIATION is one of the most reliable sources of bonus cash flow – for both commercial property owners and businesses. And site inspections are an essential step to claiming the most depreciation possible.
When Site Inspectors from a specialist quantity surveying firm physically survey your property, they know what to look for. They ensure nothing is missed and total compliance is maintained. [Read more…]
RIGHT NOW everyone is rather confused because of COVID. And what I generally find is that when investors are confused … they tend to do nothing.
Yet despite the dire predictions of market collapses, that’s NOT what has occurred. Sure, the share market has been rather volatile. However, the property market has basically held up well. [Read more…]
UNDERSTANDING TAX DEPRECIATION lingo can sometimes be confusing – but as an investor, it’s important that you have a good understanding of the depreciation deductions you can claim.
This will ensure you’re getting the most out of your investment property. [Read more…]
BEFORE COVID, Australians worked less from home than their counterparts overseas. However, now things have apparently been reversed.
And even though Australian office workers say they’ve been far more productive at home … there is a keenness to return to an office environment. [Read more…]
WITH THE RIGHT ADVICE you can achieve thousands of dollars in depreciation deductions on commercial property fit-outs. No matter what the industry you are in, claiming depreciation will help maximise your cash flow. [Read more…]
ACCORDING TO JLL Research, the CBD Office vacancy rate for Sydney has risen from 5.8% to 7.5% and for Melbourne, from 3.4% to 7.7% – as a direct result of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Despite the sudden increase, this surge ought not be seen as alarming. [Read more…]
UNDERSTANDING tax depreciation lingo can sometimes be confusing but as an investor, it’s important that you have a good understanding of the depreciation deductions you’re entitled to claim – to ensure you’re getting the most out of your investment property.
As outlined by the Australian Taxation Office there are two categories that comprise depreciation deductions – division 43 capital works deductions and division 40 plant and equipment depreciation. [Read more…]
DESPITE A RECENT surge in positive COVID-19 cases for Victoria, the infection rates detected by its testing blitz have remained at a very low 0.2%.
And so, that would suggest the virus is not widespread within the community.
Furthermore, there hasn’t been any marked increase in the number of cases actually requiring hospitalisation.
AMID THE COVID-19 pandemic, the government has announced several stimulus packages to help Australian businesses. If you’re a business or property owner, here is what you need to know. [Read more…]
AS TAX TIME APPROACHES, you need to understand the depreciation allowances available to owners and tenants of commercial property.
There are many rules which apply and the difference in depreciation found can vary depending on the industry, assets and property.
By becoming more aware of commercial depreciation, property owners (and tenants) can make more informed financial decisions and improve their cash flow and their “bottom line”. [Read more…]
SEVERAL CLIENTS have been asking about how long until things start to get back to “normal”. And what changes investors need to watch for, after we emerged from lockdown.
During times of economic uncertainty, you should focus on the underlying fundamentals driving demand and investment. And these still remain strong.
In my view, you should see a stronger than expected recovery – provided various states don’t unnecessarily delay the steps needed to restart the economy. [Read more…]
