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2026 Budget CGT Changes: Property Valuation Evidence
The 2026 Budget sets out changes affecting property investors. Understand the valuation evidence to discuss with your accountant before making decisions.
ExploreCGT valuations2026 Negative Gearing Changes: Investor Questions
The Budget announcement distinguishes existing holdings and later purchases. Check how ownership dates and property use affect your position with your adviser.
ExploreFamily law valuationsArranging a Family Law Valuation through Propti
Propti coordinates the valuation enquiry; the appointed valuer assesses the property. Prepare solicitor instructions and access details before requesting a quote.
ExploreTax depreciationBackdated Depreciation: Which Years Can You Claim?
A historical depreciation schedule does not reopen tax returns automatically. Your accountant must check amendment periods and eligibility for each year.
ExploreTax depreciationBuilding Depreciation Reports: Capital Works Records
Building depreciation focuses on eligible construction expenditure. Construction dates, improvements and income-producing use matter more than today's sale value.
ExploreCGT valuationsCGT Six-Year Rule: When Does a Valuation Matter?
The six-year rule and the first-income-use valuation rule have different conditions. Check the dates and evidence with your accountant before ordering.
ExploreCGT valuationsCGT Valuations: Which Date Should You Use?
A CGT valuation must address the date relevant to the tax event. Ask your accountant to identify that date before commissioning current or retrospective work.
ExploreTax depreciationCan You Claim Investment Property Depreciation?
Eligibility depends on construction, assets, ownership and rental use. Learn what to check before ordering an investment property depreciation schedule.
ExploreTax depreciationCapital Works Deductions: Costs, Dates and Records
Capital works deductions relate to eligible construction expenditure. Learn why construction dates and cost records matter when preparing a schedule.
ExploreTax depreciationCommercial Property Depreciation: What to Prepare
Commercial depreciation depends on building costs, fit-out, ownership and use. Prepare leases and asset records for your quantity surveyor and accountant.
ExploreCommercial valuationsCommercial Property Valuations: Leases and Evidence
Commercial valuations consider the property and relevant market evidence. Learn which leases, income records and property details to provide.
ExploreConstruction inspectionsConstruction Stage Inspections: A Buyer Checklist
Stage inspections assess work against an agreed brief at selected milestones. Distinguish defect inspections, lender progress reports and statutory certification.
ExploreTax depreciationDepreciation Deductions vs Tax Savings Explained
A deduction reduces taxable income; it is not an equal cash refund. The tax effect depends on eligible amounts and your individual circumstances.
ExploreTax depreciationDepreciation Schedule Cost: Comparing Quotes
Depreciation reports from $625 inc GST. Propti can estimate potential depreciation deductions before payment. Learn what affects your quote and report scope.
ExploreDesktop valuationsDesktop Valuations: Suitability and Limitations
A desktop valuation uses available evidence without a physical inspection. Confirm the property's suitability and recipient requirements before ordering.
ExploreDesktop valuationsDesktop vs Short Form vs Full Property Valuations
Compare valuation formats by inspection scope, evidence and reporting detail. Choose the format your intended recipient accepts for the assignment.
ExploreTax depreciationDivision 40 vs Division 43: Property Depreciation
Division 40 concerns depreciating assets; Division 43 concerns capital works. Learn how the distinction affects records and eligibility for a rental property.
ExploreFamily law valuationsEstate, Divorce and SMSF Valuations: Different Needs
Estate, family law and SMSF matters require different valuation instructions. Confirm the purpose, relevant date and recipient before commissioning a report.
ExploreFamily law valuationsFamily Law Property Valuations: Ordering a Report
A family law valuation assesses property for a defined legal purpose. Ask your solicitor to confirm instructions, the valuation date and expert requirements.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsFamily Property Transfers: Valuation Instructions
A family transfer price may differ from market value. Prepare ownership details and your conveyancer's instructions before requesting a stamp duty valuation.
ExploreValuationsHow Long Does a Property Valuation Take?
Valuation timing depends on scope, access, documents and available evidence. Confirm a delivery estimate for your property rather than relying on a fixed promise.
ExploreValuationsHow Much Is My Property Worth? Choosing Evidence
Online estimates, agent appraisals and formal valuations serve different purposes. Choose the evidence that matches the decision you need to make.
ExploreValuationsHow Valuers Determine Property Market Value
Valuers analyse property details and relevant market evidence. Comparable sales need interpretation; an online estimate alone does not explain the valuation.
ExploreTax depreciationInvestment Property Depreciation: Estimating a Claim
A property's purchase price does not determine its depreciation claim. Learn which costs and assets your accountant needs to assess eligible deductions.
ExploreTax depreciationInvestment Property Depreciation: Information to Supply
Purchase records, rental dates, renovations and existing schedules help scope a depreciation report. Provide ownership details and your accountant's instructions.
ExploreTax depreciationInvestment Property Tax Deductions: Records to Keep
Rental expenses, depreciating assets and capital works receive different treatment. Organise the records your accountant needs to assess each category.
ExploreTax depreciationIs a Depreciation Report Worth Ordering?
A depreciation report is useful when its information supports eligible claims. Check existing records and likely scope before paying for another schedule.
ExploreLand valuationsLand Valuation Objections: Evidence and Deadlines
A land valuation objection needs evidence relevant to the statutory assessment. Check the notice, valuation date and local objection process promptly.
ExploreConstruction inspectionsLender Construction Progress Reports Explained
A lender progress report supports assessment of a construction drawdown. Confirm the lender's instructions; it is not a general guarantee of building quality.
ExploreTax depreciationPAYG Withholding Variations for Property Investors
A PAYG variation changes withholding during the year, not the final tax assessment. Use realistic income and deduction estimates with your tax adviser.
ExplorePool inspectionsPool Inspection Reports: Scope and Next Steps
A pool barrier inspection has a different scope from equipment or structural checks. Confirm the purpose and local certification process before booking.
ExplorePool inspectionsPool Inspections in Australia: Check Local Rules
Pool safety and certificate rules differ across jurisdictions. Start with the property location, intended transaction and responsible regulator's requirements.
ExploreValuationsPre-Purchase Property Inspection Checklist
Prepare a property inspection brief covering access, visible concerns and report limitations. Building condition and market value require different assessments.
ExploreValuationsPre-Purchase Reports: Which Assessments Do You Need?
A valuation, building inspection and strata records review answer different questions. Match each report to the purchase risks you need to investigate.
ExploreTax depreciationProperty Depreciation Reports vs Property Valuations
A depreciation report deals with eligible costs and assets; a valuation assesses market value. Match the report to the question your adviser needs answered.
ExploreTax depreciationProperty Depreciation Schedules: A Reading Guide
Understand how a depreciation schedule separates construction costs and assets. Check ownership, dates and assumptions before your accountant uses it.
ExploreValuationsProperty Due Diligence: Common Reporting Mistakes
Check a report's date, scope, author and permitted reliance before using it. A vendor-supplied report may not answer every question a buyer needs resolved.
ExploreValuationsProperty Valuation Cost: What Determines the Fee?
Propti property valuations start from $350 inc GST. Understand what affects the fee, report format and scope before requesting a property-specific quote.
ExploreValuationsProperty Valuation Instructions: A Solicitor Checklist
Clear legal instructions help define a valuation assignment. Confirm the interest being valued, relevant date, intended reliance and supporting documents.
ExploreValuationsProperty Valuation vs Agent Appraisal in Australia
An agent appraisal and an independent valuation serve different purposes. Compare their evidence, intended use and suitability for your decision.
ExploreValuationsProperty Valuations in Australia: Choosing a Purpose
A property valuation is an opinion of value for a specified date and purpose. Define the assignment before comparing formats or requesting a quote.
ExploreQuantity surveyingQS Cost Reports: Budgets and Lender Instructions
A QS cost report assesses construction costs for its agreed purpose. Provide plans, specifications, contracts and lender instructions before requesting a quote.
ExploreQuantity surveyingQuantity Surveyor Reports: Which Type Do You Need?
Quantity surveyors prepare different reports for tax and construction purposes. A depreciation schedule is not the same as a construction cost assessment.
ExploreInsurance valuationsReplacement Cost Reports vs Market Valuations
An insurance replacement cost report assesses rebuilding costs for its agreed scope. Market value is a different measure and should not be substituted.
ExploreTax depreciationResidential vs Commercial Depreciation Reports
Residential and commercial depreciation assignments need different property records. Compare the evidence to prepare before requesting a report.
ExploreRetrospective valuationsRetrospective Valuations: Evidence for a Past Date
A retrospective valuation assesses property at a historical date. Supply period photographs, plans and renovation records so the valuer can assess past condition.
ExploreSMSF valuationsSMSF Property Valuations: Evidence and Frequency
SMSF property values need evidence for annual reporting. An independent valuation is not automatically required every year; confirm what your auditor needs.
ExplorePool inspectionsSelling a House with a Pool in NSW: Certificates
Selling a NSW property with a pool can require specific contract documents. Check the applicable certificate requirements with your conveyancer.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsStamp Duty Evidence: Choosing a Valuation Format
Do not assume a desktop report satisfies every duty assessment. Confirm the evidence, inspection requirements and relevant date for your transaction.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsStamp Duty Reports for Trusts, SMSFs and Estates
Entity and estate transfers require careful duty instructions. Ask your adviser to confirm the transaction, relevant interest and required valuation evidence.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsStamp Duty Valuation Date and Transfer Evidence
The valuation date and transfer documents matter when assessing duty evidence. Confirm the required date with your conveyancer and local revenue authority.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsStamp Duty Valuation Evidence: NSW Requirements
NSW duty assessments can require evidence of unencumbered value. Check which evidence and inspection requirements apply before ordering a valuation.
ExploreInsurance valuationsStrata Insurance Valuations: When to Review Cover?
Building changes and reconstruction costs can affect insurance needs. Review the policy and assessment scope with your strata manager and insurance adviser.
ExploreStrata entitlementsStrata Unit Entitlement Valuations: Purpose and Scope
Unit entitlement assessments concern how interests are allocated within a scheme. Confirm the local legal basis and required valuation date before proceeding.
ExploreCommercial valuationsSydney Property Valuations: Preparing Your Brief
A Sydney valuation needs a clear purpose, property details and relevant date. Prepare access, title and lease information for the assigned valuer.
ExploreTax depreciationTax Depreciation Reports: From Schedule to Tax Return
A depreciation schedule supplies information for tax reporting. Your accountant assesses eligibility, ownership shares and how amounts enter the return.
ExploreTax depreciationTax Depreciation Reports: Who Prepares and Uses Them?
A tax depreciation report brings together cost and asset information. Confirm the preparer's qualifications, scope and any required tax agent registration.
ExploreCGT valuationsTax Reform and Property Valuations: Which Report?
Tax policy changes do not mean every owner needs several reports. Ask your adviser which valuation purpose and date apply before commissioning work.
ExploreCGT valuationsTurning Your Home into a Rental: CGT Valuations
A CGT valuation may assess your home at its first income-producing date. Confirm whether the rule applies and what historical evidence is needed.
ExploreQuantity surveyingWhat Does a Quantity Surveyor Do in Australia?
Quantity surveyors assess construction costs across different assignments. Learn how cost planning, progress reporting and tax depreciation scopes differ.
ExploreTax depreciationWhat Is Included in a Depreciation Schedule?
Check the property details, construction costs, asset treatment, annual tables and assumptions. Ask what the quoted schedule includes before proceeding.
ExploreTax depreciationWhat Is a Depreciation Schedule in Australia?
A depreciation schedule lists assessed building costs and assets for tax reporting. Learn what it includes and what your accountant needs to check.
ExploreValuationsWhat Is a Property Valuation and When Is It Useful?
A property valuation provides an evidence-based opinion of value at a specified date. Its scope and intended use determine the appropriate reporting format.
ExploreValuationsWhat to Check in a Property Valuation Report
Check the valuation date, purpose, property interest, evidence and limitations. A report prepared for one recipient may not be suitable for another.
ExploreStamp duty valuationsWhen Might You Need a Stamp Duty Valuation?
Transfers involving gifts or related parties may need value evidence. Confirm the local revenue authority's requirements and any available exemptions.
ExploreTax depreciationWhen Should You Review a Depreciation Schedule?
Review existing schedules after relevant renovations, asset changes or ownership events. A new report is useful only where the circumstances justify it.
ExploreFamily law valuationsWhy Independence Matters in Family Law Valuations
An independent valuation helps parties consider the same property evidence. It does not determine settlement shares or guarantee a court outcome.
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