Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Quantity Surveyors in Toowong, QLD
Leary & Partners has been a leader in quantity surveying since 1977, specialising in property economics, asset management, and tax depreciation. With over four decades of experience, we pioneered industry standards such as sinking fund forecasts and tax depreciation schedules. Our expertise spans strata titled buildings, retirement villages, and large-scale developments, serving clients across Australia. Our team includes certified professionals like Managing Director David Leary, Partner Kaylene Arkcoll, and Partner Blake Rooney, who bring deep legislative and technical knowledge to every project.We deliver tailored solutions for maintenance planning, insurance valuations, workplace safety audits, and more, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations. Our work on landmark projects like Central Park (Sydney) and Q1 (Surfers Paradise) underscores our commitment to precision and innovation. We prioritise transparency, client education, and long-term partnerships, with services designed to protect property investments and streamline asset management.
Services
Sinking Fund Forecasts
Building Insurance Valuations
Retirement Village Reports
Workplace Health Audits
Tax Depreciation Schedules
Asset Registers
Caretaker Assessments
Maintenance Plans
Post-Contract Cost Control
Contribution Entitlement Analyses
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years' experience in property economics and asset management.
- Pioneers of tax depreciation schedules and sinking fund forecasts.
- Certified quantity surveyors with state-specific legislative expertise.
- Tailored solutions for strata, retirement villages, and commercial properties.
- Proven track record with landmark projects like Central Park and Q1.
Services
Sinking Fund Forecasts
Sinking fund forecasts help strata and retirement communities budget for long-term maintenance costs. Our reports identify cyclical repair needs over 1020 years, calculating annual contributions to cover future expenses. This ensures compliance with state laws in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria while protecting property values and simplifying financial planning for owners.
Building Insurance Valuations
Our insurance valuations determine accurate replacement costs for strata buildings, including professional fees, demolition, and regulatory compliance. Conducted by certified quantity surveyors, these reports prevent underinsurance and ensure adequate coverage for fire, floods, or cyclones. Clients receive detailed documentation with photos and cost breakdowns for informed risk management.
Workplace Health Audits
Workplace health and safety audits identify hazards in common property areas, assigning risk ratings and remedial actions. Reports include legislative summaries, hazard descriptions, and photos to help strata committees meet legal obligations. Our tailored assessments ensure compliance with Queensland and NSW regulations while prioritising occupant safety.
Tax Depreciation Schedules
Tax depreciation schedules detail claimable asset values for property investors, maximising deductions under Australian tax law. Prepared by registered tax agents, these reports cover plant and equipment, capital works, and compliance with ATO guidelines. Clients receive itemised lists with depreciation rates to optimise annual tax returns.
Retirement Village Reports
Specialised reports for retirement communities include maintenance reserve funds and capital replacement forecasts. We advise on legislative compliance for Queensland and NSW schemes, ensuring sustainable funding for infrastructure upgrades. Our expertise supports operators in managing long-term care facilities while meeting regulatory standards for resident safety and asset longevity.
People
David Leary
Managing Director
David Leary, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, has over 40 years' experience in strata asset management. He pioneered sinking fund forecasts and frequently provides expert evidence in strata-related legal matters.
Kaylene Arkcoll
Partner
Kaylene Arkcoll specialises in strata legislation and tax depreciation, with a Masters in Applied Law. She contributes to policy development and lectures on taxation depreciation at QUT, ensuring clients receive legally compliant solutions.
Blake Rooney
Partner
Blake Rooney focuses on asset management for complex strata schemes and retirement facilities. With qualifications in quantity surveying and IT, he integrates technology to enhance maintenance planning and sustainability practices for large-scale developments.
Questions
What services does Leary & Partners offer?
We specialise in sinking fund forecasts, building insurance valuations, tax depreciation schedules, retirement village reports, and workplace health audits for strata and commercial properties.
How do sinking fund forecasts benefit property owners?
They ensure sufficient funds are available for future maintenance, protect property values, and meet legal requirements in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria.
Are your insurance valuations legally compliant?
Yes, our reports include all statutory requirements like demolition costs and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate coverage under Australian law.
Can you assist with retirement village compliance?
We prepare mandatory maintenance reserve funds and capital replacement plans, ensuring compliance with Queensland and NSW retirement village legislation.
Do you operate Australia-wide?
Yes, we service clients nationally with offices in Toowong, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Edgecliff.
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.
