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What Documents Does a QS Need to Prepare a Tax Depreciation Schedule?
A quantity surveyor needs enough information to establish four things: who owns the property and from when; what was built and when construction started and finished, what it cost to build, and what has been added or replaced since. The documents...
10-Year Capital Works Fund Plan for NSW
Our 10-Year capital works fund plan helps strata schemes plan, schedule and budget for major works across the building's lifecycle. Prepared in line with the 2026 NSW strata requirements, our plans provide clear cost forecasts to help you plan...
Understanding The NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) Pathway
The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) is a NSW Government initiative designed to accelerate the delivery of new housing by providing a streamlined assessment pathway for major residential developments. Established within the Department of Planning,...
Why Employment Estimates Matter in Estimated Development Cost (EDC) Reports for SSD Applications
When preparing a State Significant Development (SSD) application, most developers focus on design, planning approvals, and financial feasibility. However, an often-underappreciated component of the Estimated Development Cost (EDC) is the inclusion...
Tips On Setting A Reasonable 10-Year Capital Works Fund Plan, Initial Maintenance Schedule and Admin Levy in Year 1
With the 1 April 2026 NSW strata reforms upon us, first-year levy setting for new multi-storey schemes is under increased scrutiny. For the first time, both the Initial Maintenance Schedule (IMS) and first-year levy estimates must be reviewed and...
Capital Investment Value Versus Estimated Development Cost
Why The Shift From Capital Investment Value (CIV)? Before March 2024, many parts of the NSW planning system relied on Capital Investment Value (CIV) an older metric that captured the value of a development project upon completion, including...