What is a Quantity Surveyor?

Quantity surveyors estimate construction costs and can report on capital allowances and depreciation for property investors

Capital Claims Tax Depreciation are quantity surveyors and registered tax agents

A Quantity Surveyor, also known as a construction economist or cost manager, is one of a team of advisers to the construction industry. As advisers they estimate and monitor construction costs, from the feasibility stage of a project through to the completion of the construction period. – Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Essentially Quantity Surveyors calculate the amount of materials needed for a building project, and how much they will cost.

Because of these skills, Quantity Surveyors are also the profession recognised by the ATO as suitable for completing depreciation schedules for residential and commercial property investors.

A quantity surveyors report for depreciation is also called a depreciation schedule, or capital allowance and depreciation schedule.

Not all quantity surveyors are depreciation specialists, and only a specialist will know how to maximise your deductions.

To sell depreciation schedules, a quantity surveyor must also be a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.

We are quantity surveyors, investment property depreciation specialists and registered tax agents.

Learn more out more about our depreciation schedules here.

What does a quantity surveyor provide?

A quantity surveyor (also known as a construction economist or cost manager) is an adviser that works within the construction industry. They estimate and monitor construction costs – providing guidance from the feasibility stages through to the completion of a project.

quantity surveyors report for depreciation is also called a depreciation schedule, or capital allowance and depreciation schedule. Not all quantity surveyors are depreciation specialists, and only a specialist will know how to maximise your deductions.

To prepare depreciation schedules, a quantity surveyor must also be a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. We are quantity surveyors, investment property depreciation specialists and registered tax agents.

Learn more out more about our depreciation schedules here.

Selecting the right quantity surveyor

Ensure your Quantity Surveyor is registered

Your quantity surveyor should be registered with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) – An industry membership with the (AIQS) assists quantity surveyors to maintain compliance with industry regulations and Australian Standards

Your quantity surveyor should be a member of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) – An industry membership with the (AIQS) assists quantity surveyors to maintain compliance with industry regulations and Australian Standards.

Capital Claims Tax Depreciation are both registered with the Tax Practitioners Board and are affiliate members of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. 

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Engage a Quantity Surveyor that is a depreciation specialist

Not all quantity surveyors specialise in depreciation. Specialist quantity surveyors not only know how to cost construction and assets, but also know how to apply the relevant ATO legislation to enable maximum deductions and ensure the depreciation schedule is ATO compliant. This is why it is important that your quantity surveyor is also a registered tax agent.

Choose a Quantity Surveyor that makes the process easy for you

Arranging a depreciation schedule should be a simple and convenient process for everyone involved.

A budget or DIY process will take hours and won’t go close to ensuring maximum deductions and cash returns.

We pride ourselves on our customer service, and keeping the process as easy and efficient as possible, with minimal disruption to our clients and their tenants. Check out our testimonials and reviews online.

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Quantity surveyor services local to you

We are pleased to provide expert quantity surveying services Australia-wide.

If your investment property is in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Orange, Tamworth or surrounding regional areas, our team is ready to assist you with a professional depreciation schedule today.

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