by Archi-QS | Oct 14, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
There are many online free resources to assist all building and design professionals in their practice. One that we like is The National Dictionary of Building and Plumbing Terms which combines terms and definitions from three different sources: The National...
by Archi-QS | Oct 1, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
What is project remediate? ‘Project Remediate’ is a three-year program launched this year by Construct NSW to help fix (remediate) potentially combustible cladding on eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings. What buildings are eligible? Class 2...
by Archi-QS | Sep 24, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
When creating legislation and resources to enhance, establish and maintain quality across business and trade sectors, Australia follows a quality framework. Each body plays an important part in the overall quality infrastructure for the building sector. Essentially,...
by Archi-QS | Aug 25, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Tax Depreciation
Our tax depreciation schedules help property investors unlock tax deductions available to them. Claiming depreciation is a significant benefit that many investment property owners are unaware of. Some features of our Tax Depreciation Reports include: Pro rata’d to...
by Archi-QS | Aug 25, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Tax Depreciation
A Tax Depreciation Report allows owners of investment properties to claim their loss in value for the natural wear and tear of the property. This report lists depreciable assets related to owning an investment property including the building itself. It may be used to...
by Archi-QS | Aug 24, 2021 | All Posts, Quantity Surveying, Tax Depreciation
If you own a residential building that commenced construction after September 15, 1987, you’re entitled to capital work deductions at a 2.5% rate for up to 40 years, including potential benefits from a tax depreciation report. But what about older properties?...