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  • Profile photo of missymissy
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    Hi, i was told by a realestate agent that a block of units was built back in 1960s, but has been totally regutted and renovated into this new retro looking block of units, and that its basically a new building and that i can claim a tax deduction for the depreciation, on the both the building and internal components.
    is he spinning me a line? can anyone direct me to the right tax depreciation section.
    thanks
    missy

    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    You would be able to claim depreciation on the renovated work completed.

    Not the original building cost though.

    Check out some of the QS websites for more info or give them a call.

    There are a few on the links section at

    http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au

    Cheers,

    Simon Macks
    Mortgage Broker
    http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
    0425 228 985

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    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    Missy

    I am involved with a Company that renovates units for a living and then strata titles them for sale.

    Having a QS in our office i can confirm that you would be able to confirm a combination of the building write off externally as well as the depreciation on the new internal fit out.

    But as Simon mentions to be on the safe side undertake your own QS report on the property before proceeding.

    Cheers Richard
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    Thanks Richard and Simon.
    i will check out those links.

    regards
    Missy

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    Richard,

    are you able to expand more on the ‘building write off externally’ comment ??

    Thanks

    REDWING

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