SERVICES


Quantity Surveying
Simon Hanau and Associates Pty Ltd are capable of providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services including estimating, cost planning, builder’s quantities, finance valuations, post-contract cost management and administration, etc. The following paragraphs highlight in detail our main areas of expertise:

Tax Depreciation Schedules
Are you missing out on thousands of dollars per year in tax deductions? You could be if you own an investment property and are not claiming depreciation in your tax return. At Simon Hanau and Associates Pty Ltd we interact closely with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and constantly review legislation ensuring that items claimed are readily accepted by the ATO and that the calculation of depreciation values is in accordance with the ATO’s preferred methods. Thus, the risk of a tax audit is minimised whilst still claiming the greatest deduction possible. Simon Hanau and Associates Pty Ltd prides itself on fast turn around times and industry cost effectiveness for our Tax Depreciation Schedules. Contact us now for your free, no obligation quotation.

Sinking Fund Forecasts
As qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyors we are ideally positioned to prepare Sinking Fund Forecasts for strata-titled unit developments. Quantity Surveying is the only profession where personnel are educated and trained in the measurement and estimation of construction costs. It is through this education, training, experience and wealth of resources, including access to historical costs and escalation forecasts, that Quantity Surveyors are the only profession you should consider for Sinking Fund Reports.

Replacement Cost Estimates
Did you know that, according to widely published Construction Cost Indices, construction costs in South-East Queensland rose by more than 75% between 2000 and 2006 (includes 10% increase for GST)? With construction costs still rising, and no end in sight for the development boom, it is imperative that replacement cost estimates for insurance purposes be updated on a regular basis (yearly). And, once again, it is the Quantity Surveyor who is best qualified and resourced to establish the most accurate estimates. If you have relied on your insurance companies advice in establishing the insurable value for your property you could be grossly under insured particularly if your property is above average or of a high quality.