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

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