Napier & Blakeley

Is it time for a Napier & Blakeley Health Check?

Recently Napier & Blakeley completed a health check on a client’s existing depreciation claim.  In one tax year the client added $300,000 cash to their tax return. 

If we can do this to one years return what else could you and your investors be missing out on ?

Do not make the mistake of assuming that others know what they are looking for.

Napier & Blakeley are the original experts in property depreciation; would you trust your health to anyone but an expert?

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Protecting Your Assets by Making Good

Under typical lease arrangements the tenant is responsible for repairs and maintenance to a specified condition during the lease term and for returning the property to a defined condition at expiry.

This should not be underestimated. In terms of commercial office property, lease end Make Good can equate to 75 to 120% of the rent per square metre and more under certain circumstances.

If left to the uninitiated a lack of repairs and maintenance will lead to reduced life expectancies of the building’s elements, plant and equipment – and in turn, premature capital expenditure for the replacement of such items.

This often leads to conflict and disputes which can complicate the tenant’s relocation or the landlord’s re-letting of the premises. In some instances this can also legitimately allow the landlord to claim loss of rent, rates and other associated losses which can be significant. Continue reading →