Real Estate, Property & Land Development
Our real estate, property and land development specialists offer relevant advice, taxation and audit services to meet the needs of a diverse client base across Victoria.
Markets continue to attract attention domestically and internationally and as a result competition remains high with regulation requirements increasing and new financial challenges arising.
Whether you’re a residential property developer, a local real estate agent or looking to subdivide some land, you need an adviser that understands your industry.
Our specialist services include:
- Accounting and tax compliance
We can help you identify practical, effective strategies to help you achieve the best possible taxation outcome. - Business advisory services
Our team can analyse your business to identify the shortcomings and proficiencies by comparing these KPIs to benchmarks in your industry so that we can assist you in managing your business optimally. - Business strategy/development
We can assist you in identifying or administrating business plans and strategies to best develop your business. - Specialist GST, Capital Gains Tax and income tax advice
We can assist you with any taxation advice you may need in your business relevant to your industry. - Software setup and support
We can help you select and navigate the most appropriate accounting package for your business, as well as other programs or add-ons to optimise efficiencies in job costing, timesheets, invoicing, workflow analysis, vehicle monitoring and document management.
Land tax advice and assessments
As your property portfolio grows, so does the complexity of your land tax obligations. Owning property through individuals, trusts, companies, joint ownership arrangements or a combination of these can all influence how land tax is assessed and your overall land tax liability.
AFS provides specialist land tax advice to businesses, commercial property owners, developers, investors and family groups with complex property portfolios across Victoria and interstate. We help clients to understand, manage and optimise their land tax position by reviewing assessments, navigating complex land ownership structures, and ensuring compliance with evolving land tax legislation.
Our experienced advisors take the time to understand your ownership structure, commercial objectives and long-term investment strategy. Our advice extends beyond individual land tax assessments, helping clients to manage land tax obligations across their property portfolio and understand the broader implications of their ownership structures and holding arrangements.
No matter the size or complexity of your property holdings, our team can help you navigate complex Victorian land tax legislation with practical, tailored advice.
Our land tax services include:
- Reviewing land tax assessments to provide clear explanations of complex land tax calculations and liabilities.
- Assessing the impact of ownership structures, grouping provisions, aggregation rules and surcharge rates.
- Identifying available exemptions, concessions and relief provisions.
- Managing land tax obligations across complex ownership and legal structures.
- Preparing comprehensive amendment applications and objections.
- Providing strategic land tax advice for property acquisitions, disposals and restructures.
Damien Palmer
Brigette Matthews
