MCG QUANTITY SURVEYORS BLOG
Lessons from Freakonomics – Are real estate incentives aligned with the goal of achieving the highest price?
, in ** This article appeared on Property Observer Today ** I’ve recently returned from some time in the United States, and I always find Americans’ service gratuity or ‘tipping’ an interesting contrast to life
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Replacement Cost Estimates for Insurance – Premium vs Peace of Mind
Home insurance is a balance between minimising the cost of the insurance premiums paid, and maximising the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re adequately insured. Too often home owners focus only
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Tax Depreciation Schedule Inspections – When is an inspection required?
In most instances a Quantity Surveyor will conduct a property inspection when preparing a tax depreciation schedule. Sometimes this is not required, for example – if a property has been built by the
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New effective life legislation from the ATO – TR 2012/2 in effect from 1 July 2012
On the 27th of June 2012, the ATO withdrew the taxation ruling TR 2011/2. This outlined the effective life of all qualifying plant and equipment depreciating assets. The new and excitingly named TR 2012/2 ruling is
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