Residential Property Managers

Residential Property Managers

You’re looking after their property. Are you helping them look after their profit?

Property investors employ property managers to protect their investment, maintain the property and maximise rental income.

But there’s another part of investment performance that is often overlooked.

Depreciation.

Your owners have invested in property to make money. Making sure they’re accounting for the depreciation available on qualifying assets is one part of achieving that.

And you could be the person who brings it to their attention.

Every investment property deserves a depreciation check.

A residential rental property is more than land and a building.

It contains a range of assets that may qualify for depreciation deductions, including carpets, curtains, blinds, appliances, heat pumps and other qualifying equipment.

These assets have a value, and their depreciation treatment can affect the financial performance of the investment.

Yet many owners have never had those assets professionally identified and valued.

They may be missing deductions they’re entitled to claim, or simply not have the information their accountant needs.

That’s an opportunity for you to add value.

A better property manager looks beyond the rent.

You’re already helping your owners manage expenses, maintain their properties and protect their rental income.

Why not help them understand another important part of their investment?

You don’t need to become a depreciation expert.

You don’t need to calculate tax deductions.

And you don’t need to provide tax advice.

You simply need to ask one question:

“Have you had a depreciation assessment completed on your investment property?”

If the answer is no, introduce them to Valuit.

We’ll take it from there.

What difference could it make?

A depreciation assessment identifies and values qualifying assets within a residential investment property.

Your owner’s accountant can use that information to determine the appropriate depreciation deductions.

Depending on the owner’s circumstances, those deductions may reduce current taxable income or contribute to losses that can potentially be used in future years.

The benefit isn’t always immediate.

But when an owner is investing for long-term profitability, correctly accounting for depreciation makes financial sense.

How easy is it to refer an owner?

1. Identify the opportunity

Ask your owner whether they’ve had a depreciation assessment completed.

2. Make the introduction

With your owner’s permission, introduce them to Valuit.

3. We take care of the assessment

We’ll explain the service, arrange the necessary property assessment and prepare the depreciation report.

4. Their accountant uses the information

The owner receives the valuation information needed for their accountant to consider the appropriate depreciation deductions.

5. You’ve added value to the relationship

You’ve helped your client identify something relevant to the profitability of their investment.

And you haven’t had to become a tax specialist to do it.

When should you recommend Valuit?

A depreciation assessment is worth discussing when:

›A new investor appoints you to manage their property.

›An existing owner has never had a depreciation assessment.

›An owner has recently purchased another rental property.

›A property has undergone significant improvements or refurbishment.

›An owner asks how they can improve the financial performance of their investment.

Why recommend Valuit?

Valuit has specialised in property asset valuations and depreciation assessments since 1998.

64,000+

Property valuations completed

26,000+

Residential property investors helped

Our nationwide service and established valuation system make the process straightforward for property owners and their professional advisers.

We understand that your relationship with your owners matters.

Our role is to provide a professional, efficient service that reflects positively on your recommendation.

Give your owners another reason to value you.

Good property management is about more than collecting rent.

It’s about helping owners protect and improve the performance of their investments.

Identifying an overlooked depreciation opportunity is one more way to demonstrate that value.

Ready-Made Email for Your Property Owners

Make it easy to introduce depreciation to your property owners. Simply highlight and copy the email below, then personalise it before sending.

Hi,

As part of helping you get the best possible return from your investment property, I wanted to check whether you’ve had a depreciation assessment completed.

Depreciation can be an important part of the financial performance of a rental property, but it’s something that is sometimes overlooked.

A specialist assessment identifies and values assets within the property that may qualify for depreciation deductions.

The benefit isn’t always immediate, particularly if your property is currently making a tax loss, but the deductions may still be relevant to your longer-term investment returns.

We recommend Valuit, a New Zealand company that has specialised in property depreciation assessments since 1998.

If you haven’t had an assessment completed and would like to investigate whether it’s worthwhile, I’m happy to introduce you to their team.

Kind regards,