Replacing Insulation

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  1. Frosty123

    Frosty123 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all,

    Is it fair enough to replace insulation in a property after 3 years of being leased out?
    Not sure what is considered an acceptable time before you could consider claiming such a deduction.

    Thanks :)
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Have the tenants wirn it out?
     
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    Frosty123 Well-Known Member

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    Well...no
    I was thinking more degrading over time
     
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    If it's fibreglass batts, they have a projected lifespan of 50+ years.
     
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    Like others, if it is normal insulation, like roof insulation, why would it be replaced.
     
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    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    Its often more harmful to remove insulation. Airborne particles like lead accumulate on it. Especially around airports and major roadways. Fibreglass doesnt degrade. It is glass.

    Its non-deductible and considered capital works so a 40 year write-off.
     
    Paul@PAS, 8th Apr, 2016
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    lisawithane Well-Known Member

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    Insulation doesn't need to be replaced very frequently unless there has been damage in the property that has subsequently damaged the insulation eg a leaky roof has wet the ceiling insulation. After 3 years I doubt the insulation would be worn out.
     
    lisawithane, 11th Apr, 2016
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    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    You can buy containers of second hand insulation. Probably a pain to work with and slow to install has to be weighed up v's savings. Like bricks is it worth trying to use them ?
     
    Paul@PAS, 11th Apr, 2016
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