How Property Depreciation Really Works in Australia

Everything You THINK You Know About Depreciation… And Why Tuan Says It’s NOT the Priority With Tuan Duong (Duotax) + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Amanda and I sit down with Tuan Duong from Duotax — one of Australia’s leading depreciation experts — and we go deep on all things depreciation. We talk about: 💬 what you can claim 💬 how depreciation actually works 💬 the difference between plant & equipment vs capital works 💬 why reports matter 💬 what people misunderstand 💬 and how depreciation fits into a long-term strategy But the biggest surprise? 👉 Tuan — a quantity surveyor who writes depreciation schedules for a living — says depreciation is NOT a high-priority factor when choosing an investment property. Coming from someone whose entire profession revolves around depreciation, that says everything. We unpack why: ✔️ fundamentals matter more ✔️ you should never buy purely for tax benefits ✔️ depreciation sweeteners fade, but land value doesn’t ✔️ chasing deductions can lead you into the wrong asset It’s an honest, practical, myth-busting conversation every investor needs to hear.   🔥 Listen to the full episode now. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Guest Details — Tuan Duong, Duotax 🌐 Website: duotax.com.au Connect with Buyers Agency Australia   🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|