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Property Investment & Tax Depreciation Blog
Expert articles on tax depreciation, capital gains, negative gearing, construction costs and Australian property investment strategy — written by Koste's Chartered Quantity Surveyors.
Key Topics We Cover
Tax Depreciation
Division 40 and Division 43 guides, ATO rulings, and strategy articles for residential and commercial property investors.
Capital Gains Tax
CGT cost base building, the 50% discount, 2026 Budget reform impact, and strategies to legally minimise your liability on sale.
Construction Costs
Quarterly cost-per-sqm benchmarks, BCI index updates, and the impact of construction cost trends on valuations.
Insurance Replacement
Why underinsurance is an epidemic in Australia and how to ensure your sum insured accurately reflects your rebuild cost.
Negative Gearing
How negative gearing works, who benefits most, and the implications of the 2026 Federal Budget ring-fencing reforms.
Property Investment Strategy
Evidence-based guides on building long-term wealth through Australian residential and commercial property.
All articles are written by Koste Chartered Quantity Surveyors — AIQS and RICS members. For personalised advice, contact us or use our free calculators.