Helping clients make the most from their investment
Helping clients make the most from their investment
For over 15 years, Costin Quantity Surveyors has been helping Melbourne property owners, investors, developers, and industry professionals maximise their financial outcomes through expert quantity surveying and tax depreciation services. Our team of chartered quantity surveyors combines technical construction knowledge with comprehensive tax legislation expertise to deliver reports that are accurate, compliant, and results-driven.
Whether you require a detailed tax depreciation schedule for your investment property, comprehensive cost planning for a major development, or independent expert witness services for dispute resolution, Costin Quantity Surveyors brings the qualifications, experience, and local market knowledge to support your success.
At Costin Quantity Surveyors, we provide an integrated suite of professional services designed to support every phase of property ownership and construction project delivery
We specialise in preparing comprehensive tax depreciation schedules that maximise deductions for residential, commercial, and business property owners across Melbourne and Australia. Our schedules capture both capital works deductions (Division 43) and plant and equipment depreciation (Division 40), ensuring you claim every dollar you're entitled to under Australian taxation law.
From initial feasibility studies through to final project completion, our quantity surveying services provide the cost intelligence needed to deliver successful construction outcomes. We prepare detailed cost estimates, manage project budgets, assess progress claims, and provide ongoing cost advice throughout the construction phase.
Our cost consulting services help architects, developers, builders, and property owners make informed decisions at every project stage. We develop accurate cost plans from preliminary concepts through to tender documentation, ensuring your Melbourne construction project remains financially viable and within approved budgets.
We provide comprehensive contract administration support, including progress claim assessments, variation analysis, cost reporting, and financial forecasting. Our services help project managers maintain control over construction costs while ensuring contractors are paid fairly for completed work.
Representing major Australian financial institutions, we prepare initial bank reports and progressive drawdown valuations for development projects across Melbourne. Our independent assessments provide lenders with confidence in project progress and financial management.
When construction disagreements arise, our independent expert witness services provide clear, unbiased cost assessments for VCAT hearings, court proceedings, mediation, and insurance claims. We prepare defect valuations, cost to complete reports, and expert evidence that helps resolve disputes efficiently.
Every report we prepare adheres strictly to Australian Taxation Office guidelines, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors standards, and financial institution requirements. Our commitment to compliance means you can rely on our work with complete confidence, whether you're claiming tax deductions or securing project finance.
Our team stays current with legislative changes, ATO rulings, and industry best practices to ensure your reports remain compliant and defensible in any review or audit situation.
Precision is fundamental to quantity surveying. Our chartered quantity surveyors use proven methodologies, current market data, and detailed site analysis to ensure every calculation reflects true values and costs.
For tax depreciation, this means capturing every claimable item and applying correct effective lives and depreciation rates. For cost consulting, it means estimates you can confidently present to lenders, boards, or clients knowing they reflect realistic construction costs in Melbourne's current market.
Our team comprises chartered quantity surveyors who hold prestigious industry qualifications and memberships:
These qualifications demonstrate our commitment to professional standards and provide assurance that your reports are prepared by appropriately qualified specialists recognized by regulatory authorities and industry bodies.
We understand that timing matters in property investment and construction. Our streamlined processes and experienced team enable us to deliver:
Fast turnaround doesn't mean compromised quality—our efficiency comes from experience, proven systems, and dedicated project management.
With over 15 years serving Melbourne’s property and construction sectors, Costin Quantity Surveyors has completed thousands of successful engagements across:
From single investment apartments to multi-unit developments, we've helped countless Melbourne property investors maximize their tax depreciation deductions and development returns.
Our portfolio includes office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, hospitality venues, medical centres, and mixed-use projects throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
We've prepared depreciation schedules and cost reports for businesses across all industries, including specialized fit-outs for restaurants, dental practices, medical clinics, retail stores, and corporate offices.
Our experience extends to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistics centers, and specialized industrial buildings requiring expert cost management and depreciation analysis.
At Costin Quantity Surveyors, we view ourselves as an extension of your professional team. Whether you're a property investor working with your accountant, a developer coordinating with architects and builders, or a business owner planning a facility upgrade, we provide personalized service tailored to your specific circumstances.
We take time to understand your objectives, answer your questions thoroughly, and provide ongoing support throughout your engagement and beyond. Our team remains accessible for consultations, report clarifications, and advice—often at no additional cost.
Quality reports require comprehensive research. For tax depreciation schedules, we conduct detailed property searches, review historical council records, analyze construction documentation, and where necessary, perform thorough site inspections to identify all claimable items.
For cost consulting, we stay current with Melbourne construction market conditions, material costs, labour rates, and subcontractor pricing to ensure our estimates reflect realistic project costs.
Technical accuracy is essential, but reports must also be easy to understand and apply. Our documentation includes:
This approach saves time for accountants applying depreciation schedules, helps boards understand cost implications, and provides clarity for legal proceedings requiring expert evidence.
For tax depreciation clients, we guarantee that our schedules will identify deductions worth at least four times our professional fee in the first year alone. This confidence comes from our thorough methodology, which captures:
If we can’t deliver this minimum value, we don’t charge you.
Unlike some providers who charge for every update or question, Costin Quantity Surveyors includes:
Our Melbourne clients span diverse sectors and professional roles:
Operating exclusively in Melbourne and throughout Victoria gives us deep insights into:
This local expertise ensures our valuations, estimates, and depreciation schedules accurately reflect Melbourne’s unique property and construction landscape.
Every engagement at Costin Quantity Surveyors follows rigorous quality control processes:
This systematic approach ensures consistent, reliable results across all service areas.
Whether you’re a first-time property investor or an experienced developer, Costin Quantity Surveyors provides the professional expertise to support your financial success. Our combination of technical construction knowledge, tax legislation expertise, and genuine commitment to client outcomes makes us Melbourne’s preferred choice for quantity surveying and tax depreciation services.
Contact our Melbourne team today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll assess your requirements, explain how we can help, and provide clear guidance on next steps.
