Property Tax

Property Depreciation and Natural Disasters


Over the last 6 months, with the unfortunate spate of different Natural Disasters occurring Napier & Blakeley have been requested from numerous clients what effect does it have on their existing and future capital allowances for their investment properties.

The question arises where funds from a third party such as an insurer pays for capital works.

No Insurance 
Where there is no insurance claim, then all demolished capital items may be written off from the date of demolition.  All newly installed and refurbished costs may be claimed once works have been completed.
Tip – ensure you keep all records of expenditure including all associated on costs such as skip hire, professional fees and the like. 

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The tax return deadline is fast approaching, maximize your depreciation deductions today and for the life of your investment!

It’s tax time again and so soon “it seems like only yesterday’ we can hear you all saying.  

Napier & Blakeley have prepared depreciation schedules for property investors for over 25 years and are the most knowledgeable company in Australia in this space, having introduced this service to the Australian property market and developed it into what it is today.

Our clients are many and loyal and are always impressed with our expertise and our efficiency, maximising their after tax property returns, creating more free cash flow and actually assisting them in structuring and managing the future of their asset.

Every year we are ready at this time of year to deliver your property depreciation needs efficiently, as we know it is tax time and we understand what investors need and how to assist them with their annual returns.

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