About us

National Quantity Surveying Firm.

Property Returns is a national quantity surveying firm, specialising in property tax depreciation schedules for residential and commercial buildings.

40yrs

Experience in property tax depreciation

100,000+

Experience in property tax depreciation

100%

Experience in property tax depreciation

100%

Experience in property tax depreciation

National Quantity Surveying Firm

Superior service at an affordable price.

Property Returns is a national quantity surveying firm, specialising in property tax depreciation schedules for residential and commercial buildings. Backed with 40 years experience, we provide a superior service at an affordable price.

We guarantee that our tax depreciation schedules will ensure investors claim the maximum legitimate deductions and increase their cashflow.

Our quantity surveyors and registered tax agents assess the specific circumstances of each investor to optimise depreciation benefits. Each schedule will identify all plant and equipment assets and capital works deductions for the lifetime of the property, focusing savings in the first five years after settlement.

EST. 40+ YEARS
Our Team

Meet the people behind Property Returns.

JH

Founding Partner

James Hannah

Founding Partner

Australia's Pre-Eminent Expert on Property Tax Depreciation

James is Australia's pre-eminent expert on property tax depreciation. Founding Australia's first tax depreciation firms in the 1980s, he has overseen over 100,000 property schedules. Property Returns is the culmination of his career, with a vision to make his knowledge accessible to all investors at an affordable price.

He is entrusted by Australia's leading corporations such as BHP and Shell International, and developers including Raptis, Divine, and Ray White Homes to advise on billions of dollars worth of property assets.

James also regularly presents at universities and investor groups, and has authored many articles for publications including Australian Property Magazine, My Wealth, and the Courier Mail.

Property Tax Depreciation
BHP & Shell International
University Presenter
Published Author
100,000+ Schedules

LH

Managing Partner (Director) BAppSc, AIQS (Affil.)

Liam Hannah

Managing Partner (Director) BAppSc, AIQS (Affil.)

Managing Partner (Director)

A Quantity Surveyor, Liam launched his career with international firms Rider Levett Bucknell and Davis Langdon/Seth International. He has advised on major projects including the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Gold Coast Desalination Plant and The Intercontinental Resort Fiji.

After starting his own quantity surveying practice, he was appointed Managing Director of Property Returns in 2009. His knowledge in construction, cost planning and property development equips him with a full understanding of the opportunities and pitfalls of property investing.

With a modern approach and natural business acumen, he has built on Property Returns' solid foundation to offer a dynamic, proactive and high quality service that caters to everyday property investors.

Quantity Surveyor
AIQS Affiliated
Rider Levett Bucknell
MD since 2009
Construction & Cost Planning
Testimonial

What our clients say.

As a first-time property investor, it was great experience dealing with Property Returns who really helped me to understand how depreciation works, the benefits of obtaining a schedule and why I should not be paying over $600 for a depreciation schedule. I now know when to contact them in future for more savings, and property.

Nick G.
Brisbane

Being an avid property investor, our portfolio consists of both commercial and residential property. Liam's expertise and quick turnaround made it easily effective to get several schedules for different properties located around Australia to my accountant over the year. I've saved thousands in tax thanks to Liam and the team at Property Returns.

Kath S.
Sydney

Liam has a deep understanding of tax depreciation and I've enjoyed working with him to help my clients maximise their tax savings. Property Returns has looked after my clients well for many years.

Manu Gupta
Principle · M G Arthur & Associates

I've worked closely with Liam for many years. He's great with clients and always works in their best interests. I'd happily refer my friends, clients and colleagues to Property Returns for a tax depreciation schedule.

Peter Gordon
Founder · Investo Property
Office Location

We service all states and territories

NSW
→ Sydney
→ Newcastle
QLD
→ Brisbane
→ Gold Coast
→ Townsville
→ Cairns
VIC / WA
→ Melbourne
→ Perth
SA / TAS
→ Adelaide
→ Launceston
NT / ACT
→ Darwin
→ Canberra

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