Tax Depreciation Services for Real Estate Professionals

As a real estate professional in Melbourne, you’re uniquely positioned to help property investors maximize their investment returns by ensuring they understand and access tax depreciation benefits. Professional tax depreciation schedules can be the difference between a property that meets investment goals and one that falls short.

Costin Quantity Surveyors partners with Melbourne real estate agents, buyer’s agents, and property managers to deliver comprehensive tax depreciation information and services that enhance your client relationships and differentiate your service offering.

Why Real Estate Professionals Partner with Costin?

Our professional expert team ensures accurate schedules, free ongoing updates, and long-term support delivering lasting value and complete peace of mind.

Melbourne Property Types We Service

Residential Investment Properties

Commercial Investment Properties

Our Process for Property Investors

Contact us with your property address and basic details. We’ll provide:

  • No-obligation depreciation potential estimate
  • Clear explanation of available deductions
  • Transparent fee quotation
  • Process overview and timeline

We require minimal information from you:

  • Property ownership details
  • Purchase date and price
  • Settlement information
  • Rental commencement date
  • Property manager or tenant contact (if inspection needed)
  • Known renovation details (if any)

We handle all the work:

  • Council building permit searches
  • Strata records review (apartments)
  • Purchase contract analysis
  • Construction history research
  • Site inspection arrangement and completion

Our chartered quantity surveyors prepare:

  • Complete capital works analysis
  • Itemized plant and equipment assessment
  • Both depreciation methods calculated
  • 40-year deduction forecasts
  • Clear user guidance and instructions

Receive your schedule within 1-2 days including:

  • Comprehensive PDF report
  • Executive summary of findings
  • Application guidance for you and your accountant
  • Free ongoing consultation and updates

Common Real Estate Professional Questions

We understand you may have a few questions before getting started, and we’re here to help! In this section, we’ve gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services, processes, and policies. Whether you’re curious about pricing, timelines, or specific requirements, you’ll find all the key details here — making it easier for you to make informed decisions with confidence.

You can share general information about depreciation benefits and refer clients to qualified professionals for specific advice. Actual depreciation schedules must be prepared by registered tax agents and qualified quantity surveyors.

We provide resources and support to help you confidently discuss depreciation with investment clients.

No—providing depreciation information typically accelerates sales by:

  • Giving investors complete return picture
  • Reducing uncertainty and hesitation
  • Demonstrating professional thoroughness
  • Building buyer confidence

For pre-purchase desktop estimates, we typically respond within hours to same business day. This supports active buyer timelines and competitive offer situations.

Desktop estimates are provided free with no obligation. There’s no cost unless clients proceed with full schedule preparation after settlement.

Start Partnership Conversations

Enhance your Melbourne real estate service by incorporating professional tax depreciation expertise. Whether you’re selling investment properties, representing buyers, or managing rental portfolios, Costin Quantity Surveyors provides the support you need to deliver exceptional client value.

Ready to explore partnership opportunities?

Contact our real estate partnership team today to discuss how we can support your business and clients.

Related Services

Property Owners & Investors

You can often claim a tax depreciation deduction on your property once it’s become investment. No upfront payment and maximum depreciation schedule 2 to 3 days after order.

Property Developers

We offer bulk discount for tax depreciation reports for multi development projects. We are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Tax Depreciation Services

Tax depreciation is one of the largest deductions available to Australian property investors and business owners—yet it remains significantly underutilized.

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