Washington Brown

Washington Brown: quantity surveyors specialising in property depreciation in Australia

Washington Brown is an Australian quantity surveying firm operating since 1978, dedicated to preparing property depreciation reports for investors. The company presents itself as one of the most experienced and recognised in the country in its speciality, with more than 310,000 reports prepared and an annual average of over 13,500 depreciation reports. According to its data, its clients achieve average deductions of AUD 55,381 over the first ten years.

Depreciation services and tax calculators

The core service consists of preparing depreciation schedules that maximise property owners' tax deductions. The firm guarantees that all its reports comply with the requirements of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and states that none of its reports has ever failed an audit. It also offers a free tax depreciation calculator that estimates deductions from the purchase price, without needing to know the square metres, and a calculator based on construction cost. The company also provides no-obligation estimates to assess whether it is worth requesting a full report.

Methodology and scope of the reports

Washington Brown's reports include the diminishing value and prime cost depreciation methods, and calculate deductions for a period of up to 40 years. The firm presents itself as the most detailed option on the Australian market. As for inspections, the company states that it does not recommend inspecting a property when it provides no benefit to the claim, passing the saving on to the client. Turnaround times are fast and can be accelerated if the client has a tight deadline.

Client profile and professional collaborations

Washington Brown works with accountants and tax agents, property professionals, developers and mortgage brokers. For accountants, it offers maximum deductions and ATO-compliant reports. For real estate agents, it carries out free preliminary assessments that help clients discover tax benefits before buying. For developers, it prepares depreciation marketing reports that show potential buyers how much more affordable their projects can be. For mortgage brokers, depreciation helps free up cash flow and accelerate the growth of their clients' portfolios.

Credentials and recognition

The company is a Registered Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board and a member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS). On Google it has accumulated a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 1,160 reviews. The comments highlight the speed and efficiency of the service, the attention received and the clarity of the reports.

Publications and educational resources

Washington Brown publishes a book on property depreciation, written by Tyron Hyde, the firm's CEO, which is offered to interested parties for the cost of postage only. The company also maintains a learning hub with podcasts, a blog and videos, and has a Chinese-language version of its site.

Geographic coverage

The firm operates from Australia and serves clients across the country, with a presence in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Cairns, Darwin, Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Ballarat, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Toowoomba, Townsville and Rockhampton, among others.

Location and contact

Suite 25 321 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia · Phone: 1300 990 612 · Email: info@washingtonbrown.com.au