Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveyors in Toowong, QLD
Established in 1977, we are pioneers in quantity surveying with specialist skills in property economics, asset management, and tax depreciation. Our team has over four decades of experience developing industry-standard services, including inventing sinking fund forecasts and pioneering tax depreciation schedules. We serve property owners ranging from first-time investors to corporate clients managing billion-dollar developments. Our expertise spans strata titled buildings, retirement villages, and aged care facilities, with a portfolio covering over 17,000 buildings and 40,000 reports nationwide. We maintain a commitment to legislative compliance, having contributed to strata and retirement village acts in Queensland and New South Wales.Our services are underpinned by a team of certified quantity surveyors, tax agents, and legal specialists who deliver tailored solutions for complex asset management challenges. We operate Australia-wide with offices in Toowong, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, ensuring accessibility for clients across the country. Our reputation is built on transparency, with fees free of commissions or referral fees and discounts for bundled services. We are frequently engaged as expert witnesses in strata-related matters and provide independent assessments for caretaker competency and asset valuations. Our ongoing innovation and dedication to client education have solidified our position as a trusted leader in the field.
Services
Sinking Fund Forecasts
Building Insurance Valuations
Retirement Village Reports
Workplace Health Audits
Tax Depreciation Schedules
Asset Registers
Caretaker Assessments
Post-contract Cost Control
Contribution Entitlement Analyses
Assignee Competency Reports
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years' experience in quantity surveying and asset management.
- We pioneered tax depreciation schedules and invented sinking fund forecasts.
- Our team includes certified quantity surveyors and legislative specialists.
- We provide expert evidence in strata-related matters before QCAT.
- We offer transparent pricing with no commissions or referral fees.
Services
Sinking Fund Forecasts
Sinking fund forecasts help strata schemes budget for long-term maintenance costs. Our reports identify major repair expenses over 10-20 years and calculate annual contributions needed to fund them. This ensures buildings remain well-maintained and protects property values for owners.
Building Insurance Valuations
We provide accurate replacement cost estimates for strata buildings and contents. Our valuations include construction costs, professional fees, and compliance upgrades to ensure adequate insurance coverage. This prevents underinsurance risks and financial exposure from unexpected events.
Workplace Health Audits
Our audits identify safety hazards in strata common areas and assign risk ratings. We provide detailed remedial action recommendations and photographic evidence to help bodies corporate meet legal obligations and prevent accidents.
Tax Depreciation Schedules
We prepare detailed schedules of depreciable assets for property investors. These reports maximise tax deductions by quantifying building allowances and plant equipment depreciation over time, supported by legislative expertise.
Caretaker Assessments
We conduct independent evaluations of caretaker duties and competency. Our assessments include skill testing, site inspections, and training recommendations to ensure professional standards are met for strata scheme management.
People
David Leary
Managing Director
David is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors with over 40 years' experience. He established Leary & Partners in 1977 and specialises in strata-related reports and expert evidence.
Kaylene Arkcoll
Partner
Kaylene joined in 1990 and became a partner in 2014. She specialises in legislative compliance, tax depreciation, and retirement village funding. She holds a Masters in Applied Law and is a registered tax agent.
Blake Rooney
Partner
Blake joined in 2007 and became a partner in 2014. He focuses on asset management for complex strata schemes and aged care facilities, combining quantity surveying expertise with IT systems knowledge.
Questions
What is a sinking fund forecast?
A budget report identifying major maintenance costs over 10-20 years to ensure sufficient funds for building upkeep.
Why use a quantity surveyor for insurance valuations?
We provide accurate construction cost estimates to prevent underinsurance and ensure full replacement coverage.
Do you offer services outside Queensland?
We operate Australia-wide with offices in Toowong, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
Can you assess caretaker competency?
Yes, we conduct independent evaluations of skills and provide training recommendations for strata schemes.
Are your fees transparent?
Yes, we guarantee no commissions or referral fees with competitive pricing for bundled services.
Reviews (1)
Dan Linders
Aug 24, 2021
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The team at Leary & Partners have always been professional and provided excellent advice. Highly recommended as experts in their field.
