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What may commercial properties be hiding from tenants?

Property depreciation is mostly claimed by the owner of an income-producing property. It is for this reason that many commercial tenants often miss out on the hidden cash available to them through depreciation.

Commercial tenants can claim depreciation deductions based on any fit-out or plant and equipment assets that they add to the property.

Tenants can claim depreciation deductions on all fit-outs while the owner of the commercial property is simultaneously able to claim a deduction on the building and any plant and equipment items that they own.

Dependent upon lease conditions, if a tenant vacates a building and does not remove the fit-out from the building at the end of their lease, the owner of the property may be able to claim any remaining depreciation. However if a tenant’s lease stipulates that the property must be returned to its original condition at the end of the lease, then the tenant can benefit from claiming any remaining depreciation on the items removed and scrapped.

It is important to consult a qualified Quantity Surveyor when dealing with commercial property depreciation to ensure that not only are maximum deductions achieved but that they are claimed correctly. Complete this form to have a BMT Commercial Property Expert contact you to discuss your situation.