Capital works and depreciation on rental properties

Building works, structural improvements, and depreciating assets are claimed over time rather than in the year of purchase. A quantity surveyor's depreciation schedule is often the best way to capture these.

Practical checklist

  • Construction date of the building
  • Cost of any structural improvements
  • Depreciating assets and their cost
  • Quantity surveyor's depreciation schedule
  • Invoices for any renovation work

Common mistakes

  • Skipping a depreciation schedule on an eligible property
  • Treating capital works as immediate repairs
  • Losing receipts for major renovation work

How the app helps

  • A capital works and depreciating assets register
  • Reminders to upload the quantity surveyor's schedule
  • A guided decision tree to flag potential capital items

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