When choosing a firm make sure that you are using a real quantity surveyor, not some one claiming to be one, on the basis that they are listed on a business register. To check just ask them to identify the person in their organisation who is an associate or fellow of the AIQS and check at AIQS Find a Member. If you can not find the individual member, then you are not dealing with a 'real' quantity surveyor'.

BDSA provides a range of depreciation schedules and reports to suit individual needs. We will advise you on the appropriate service for your property, based on factors such as the properties age, site information,construction costs and building plans. In some cases you may not require the services of a quantity surveyor at all and we will clearly identify this.

If you are considering firms providing on line reports, then you need to be aware that self assessment only applies to your Div40 fixtures and fittings. The ATO does not allow self assessment of Div 43 Capital Allowance construction cost. Calculating construction cost based on an estimate of floor area alone, without reference to building plans or consideration of other construction entitlement may lend itself to inaccurate estimates that do not reflect the true cost of your property.back