Depreciation Schedule on a 1960s property?

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  1. qonyx_sydney

    qonyx_sydney Well-Known Member

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    Wondering if anyone may be able to shed some light on whether it would be worth paying for a depreciation schedule on a 1960s property.

    The property has been very well looked after but i'd expect that there have been some things that are relatively new and could be depreciated?

    Has anyone ever had paid for this on an older property and was the outcome worth it?
     
  2. Heinz57

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    Qonyx I am waiting on a schedule for a pre 1985 property and I will let you know. But I imagine a few renos since the 60s?

    Think the rule of thumb is always get a DS. A lot of companies say no savings or your Money back
     
  3. qonyx_sydney

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    Thanks Heinz, wasn't sure if it was going to be worth it. After you get your and if your happy do you mind pm'ing the details of the company you used?
     
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    Will do
     
  5. Depreciator

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    So it's all going to depend on whether there are any renos and what condition the Assets (fixtures and fittings) are in.
    There is always some depreciation in old places.
    Do you have any photos or a link to the sales ad? It's not hard for someone to give you an idea. We do that sort of thing every day.

    Scott
     
  6. qonyx_sydney

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    have had two reports on the last two purchases that were 45 and 51 years old and both have over $3k annual depreciation.

    Forward the images to BMT or the company of your choice and they will give you a definitive answer.
     
  8. Depreciator

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    So it's had renos. It's unlikely that the council will have a date, but we only use QSs on the ground and they can estimate a date. There are a few split systems and decent curtains. It's going to be over $3,000 in the first full year.

    Scott
     
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    Split ac's, blinds, 90's kitchen and bathroom, tiling, will be def worth a DS
     
  10. Pistonbroke

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    They're my thoughts as well. Add a few new light fittings, Ceiling fans etc.
     
  11. BuyersAgent

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    It has always been worth it for me before.
     
  12. JonoD

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    I had one on a 1920 built apartment, had some recent updates, >4k per year
     
  13. qonyx_sydney

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    thanks guys.. i was unsure but after reading all these replies i think it is a no brainer to get one done regardless...

    can anyone PM me any good people they would recommend up in the northern brissy suburbs?
     
  14. Elives

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    i'm interested in the same, northside of brissy
     
  15. bythebay

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    Hi
    Call the company Depreciator
    they have a special service for old properties where you just take photos of everything and and they provide a report. Because they dont need to send someone to physically inspect the property they can charge less for the report.
    They will look at the photos and tell you if its worthwhile to prepare a report for you.
    i got it done on my 1970s house and it paid for itself.
    cheers
     
  16. Depreciator

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    Thanks bythebay,
    Just to clarify, with unrenovated, pre 87 built properties, it is possible to do them without an inspection.
    I reckon the property in this thread needs an inspection. And it needs an inspection from a QS. There have been renos upstairs and I'm curious about when the downstairs area was enclosed and what else was done down there.
    Scott