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    October 19, 2003 - 4:12 am

    Hi Mike,

    I had the same problem, even though my IP is not far from Nowra in NSW. There are QS that will do a survey based on photos and any plans ..etc you may have. I was told to take a disposable camera..use the whole film and make sure I took photos of everything..also if happened to build the house..copies of documents….
    You then give this to the QS and let them do their stuff.
    This may/maynot be as good as having them visit..I wouldnt know…but it’s certainly an option if you can’t find a “travelling QS”
    Hope this helps

    Cheers Barbara

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    October 14, 2003 - 2:25 pm

    Hi Steveod,

    No not a silly question…!!
    Briefly, a Quantity Surveyor will prepare a formal report for you that you can use for depreciation purposes (mmm more money back!!yippee)[:)][:)] .
    Firstly if you have an IP that you didnt build yourself then a QS can estimate what it cost to build thus enabling you to claim the “special building writeoff ” (depending on date of construction – mid 1985 onwards).
    Secondly, they can also include items such as Hot Water Services, Ovens,Light fittings,carpets and Curtains..etc etc(& some stuff you may not have thought of) thus enabling you to depreicate them at their applicable rates.
    Of course there is a charge which last time I checked ranged from approx $450 – $700 (in SYD).
    Hope this gives you a bit of an idea..even if it is brief (well kinda).
    Cheers…Barbara[:)]

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