$424,109
total deductions each
Yarraville townhouse project
Townhouse investors in Yarraville, Victoria received an extra $35,667 in identified deductions after common areas and lift components were properly included.
Case studies
Tax depreciation case studies from real BWK Group client scenarios
These examples show how proper quantity surveying due diligence can uncover deductions across new properties, older properties, commercial assets and reports prepared elsewhere.
$1.328M total deductions identified for a CBD penthouse investor
$63,182 missing deductions found in one completed-report review
$52,072 extra deductions identified for a warehouse owner
$48,754 deductions found after an older strata unit was dismissed
Newer properties
High-value deductions identified across residential and commercial assets
Newer properties can produce substantial capital works and plant deductions, especially where common property, hardstands, lifts, fitout or higher-specification construction is involved.
$227,034
total deductions
Warehouse common hardstand review
A business owner client received an extra $52,072 after common area hardstands were correctly recognised in the depreciation assessment.
$26,207-$42,281
deductions per year
Commercial property leased to an architectural firm
A commercial property owner is claiming significant annual deductions for the next 22 years, supported by a structured depreciation schedule.
$1,328,900
total deductions
CBD penthouse investor
A CBD penthouse investor is claiming between $27,977 and $53,809 per year across the report period, with total deductions of $1,328,900.
Older properties
Second opinions where clients were told there was little or no value
Older properties are often dismissed too quickly. Renovations, extensions, common property and historical building works can still create meaningful depreciation outcomes.
$48,754
deductions identified
Older strata unit in Fairfield, Victoria
A young couple sought a second opinion after being told by a large quantity surveying firm that the property was too old. Comprehensive due diligence identified $48,754 in deductions.
$37,472
deductions identified
Camberwell extension not disclosed in contract
A doctor client in Camberwell, Victoria had an unknown extension that was not shown in the contract of sale. Historical research and due diligence uncovered $37,472 in deductions.
Report reviews
Missing deductions found in reports prepared elsewhere
BWK Group has also reviewed completed depreciation reports where clients wanted a second opinion on the quality, assumptions and deductions identified.
$63,182
missing deductions identified
Review of an existing depreciation report
A review identified $63,182 in missing deductions, along with reporting concerns that suggested the original report may not have been prepared with appropriate quantity surveying rigour.
$58,404
missing deductions identified
Second report review
A separate review identified $58,404 in missing deductions and highlighted the importance of correct depreciation methodology and report preparation.
Important note
These figures are deductions, not guaranteed refunds
Tax depreciation outcomes depend on property type, construction history, ownership, income-producing use and accountant advice. The examples above refer to deductions identified in specific client circumstances.
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