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    Koste Chartered Quantity Surveyors

    Welcome to Koste Chartered Quantity Surveyors

    Property Tax, Cost Evidence and Quantity Surveying

    Koste helps property investors and professional partners identify property deductions, prepare evidence for Capital Gains Tax and access independent quantity surveying advice across Australia.

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    Property AI Agent

    Ask Eva about your property

    Enter a property address or tell Eva what you are trying to do. Eva will help work out what matters and guide you to the right next step.

    What brings you here?

    For Investors

    Property owners & wealth builders

    Free Property Record for your investment property

    Prepare early for the 1 July 2027 CGT changes

    Free calculators, tools & knowledge hub

    For Partners

    Brokers · Accountants · Agents

    AI-powered accuracy & compliance

    Refer clients · Preferential pricing

    White-label tools for your brand

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    50,000+
    Reports Generated
    $2B+
    Depreciation Found
    2,500+
    Active Partners
    Chartered Quantity Surveyors
    Registered Tax Agent
    RICS Regulated Firm
    Australia-Wide Service
    Audit Support Included
    New CGT rules from 1 July 2027

    Capital Gains Tax Is Changing From 1 July 2027

    Properties held across 1 July 2027 may require the capital gain to be divided between the period before the change and the period after it. Property improvements, depreciation records and historical costs may all affect the final result.

    Purchase
    Original cost base
    1 July 2027
    Rules change
    Sale
    Gain split & taxed
    Pre and post-1 July 2027 gain calculation
    Inflation indexation
    Renovations and additions
    Division 40 and Division 43 review

    Your Property Record. Free.

    Bought your property years ago? Records incomplete? That's normal — and it's exactly what your free Koste Investor Account helps you organise, well before you ever sell.

    Organise

    One secure record of your property — purchase details, improvements, invoices and photos.

    Understand

    See how complete your record is and what evidence would strengthen it.

    Prepare

    Be ready for the 1 July 2027 CGT transition with your records in order.

    Property Intelligence & Reporting

    Every Report Your Property Needs

    Prepared by Chartered Quantity Surveyors. ATO-compliant. Delivered fast.

    Tax Depreciation
    Most Popular

    Tax Depreciation Schedules

    Average $9,000+ first-year deduction. From $695+GST.

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    CGT Cost Base Report

    CGT Cost Base Reports

    Reconstruct renovation costs for Capital Gains Tax.

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    Insurance Replacement Cost

    Insurance Replacement Cost

    80% of owners are under-insured. Know the true rebuild cost.

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    Asset Registers

    Asset Registers

    AASB & IFRS-compliant registers for commercial, strata & government.

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    Lifecycle & Capital Planning

    Lifecycle & Capital Planning

    30-year capital expenditure forecasts for strata & commercial.

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    Free To Use

    Free Property Calculators and Tools

    Start with a free calculator, then order the report that matches your situation.

    New for 2027

    2027 CGT Calculator

    Estimates capital gains tax under the split-period rules from 1 July 2027.

    Property owners selling after 2027
    Takes about 5–10 min
    Uses Koste cost data
    Start Calculator

    Tax Depreciation Calculator

    Estimates your first-year and five-year depreciation deductions.

    Residential & commercial investors
    Takes about 2–3 min
    Uses Koste cost data

    Construction Cost Calculator

    Estimates build costs by property type, size and location.

    Developers, builders & renovators
    Takes about 2–3 min
    Uses Koste cost data

    Renovation Cost Calculator

    Estimates renovation and improvement costs for cost base records.

    Renovators & CGT planning
    Takes about 2–3 min
    Uses Koste cost data
    Start Calculator

    Insurance Replacement Cost Estimator

    Estimates the true rebuild cost of your property for insurance.

    Owners, strata & landlords
    Takes about 2–3 min
    Uses Koste cost data
    Start Calculator

    Rental Yield Calculator

    Calculates gross and net rental yield on any property.

    Investors comparing properties
    Takes about 1–2 min
    Simple Process

    From Order to Report in 3 Steps

    No site visits required from you. No chasing paperwork. Just a fast, professional report your accountant can use.

    Order online
    1

    Order Online

    Complete a short order form in under 3 minutes. We confirm your booking immediately and coordinate access with your property manager or tenant.

    Site inspection
    2

    Site Inspection

    A qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor inspects your property. You don't need to be there — we handle all access arrangements for you.

    Report delivered
    3

    Report Delivered

    Your ATO-compliant depreciation schedule arrives digitally within 5 business days, complete with an Audit Support Pack — ready for your accountant.

    Audit Support Pack — Included as StandardLearn more →

    Every Koste report comes with full methodology notes, inspection evidence, and ATO legislative references. If the ATO ever queries your claim, we've got you covered.

    Order Your Report
    Powered by Artificial Intelligence

    Why Choose Koste AI?

    Koste AI combines advanced artificial intelligence with the professional insight of Chartered Quantity Surveyors — transforming property depreciation into a precise, compliant, and intelligent process.

    Smarter Analysis

    AI finds maximum depreciation opportunities, reviewed by Chartered Quantity Surveyors for full compliance.

    Pattern recognition for optimal claims
    Automated compliance checking

    Faster Processing

    Streamlined calculations deliver your depreciation schedule faster — without sacrificing accuracy.

    75% faster report delivery
    Real-time processing updates

    More Reliable

    AI validation + professional CQS oversight means every report is accurate and ATO-compliant.

    99.8% calculation accuracy
    Continuous quality monitoring

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    Mark Kilroy, Founder and Chartered Quantity Surveyor

    Led by Mark Kilroy BSc (Hons), MAIQS, CQS, MRICS

    Founder and Chartered Quantity Surveyor

    "At Koste, we combine the precision of AI with the accountability of human expertise. Every report we deliver is guided by professional judgement and backed by data-driven intelligence — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidence in every result."

    Trusted by leading professionals who value innovation, accuracy, and efficiency

    AI Systems Online
    Enterprise Security
    Real-time Processing

    Why Choose Koste Chartered Quantity Surveyors?

    Join Australia's most trusted property tax specialists and unlock exclusive opportunities for growth, expertise, and success

    Property Professionals

    Brokers · Agents · Accountants

    Partner Pricing

    Preferential client pricing (retail $695 + GST)

    White-label Tools

    Embed calculators with your branding

    Lead Dashboard

    Track leads, conversions & earnings

    Property Investors

    Build · Grow · Optimize

    Save $5,000+ Annually

    Professional depreciation & tax strategies

    Expert Community

    2,800+ investors & qualified professionals

    ATO-Compliant Reports

    Depreciation schedules from $550

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    50,000+
    Depreciation Reports
    $2B+
    Tax Benefits Claimed Annually
    12,800+
    Active Investors
    450+
    Partner Professionals

    Ready to unlock your potential? Join thousands of professionals and investors who trust Koste AI to grow their business and wealth through intelligent automation.

    Meet Koste

    Australia's only firm focused exclusively on Asset & Tax Opportunities.

    Chartered Quantity Surveyors operating to RICS standards — every report reviewed by a specialist, every client outcome backed by proprietary technology built in-house.

    3,800+ reports in 2025
    50,000+ reports all-time
    70%+ referral rate
    Open Budget Hub →

    Professionally Accredited & Award-Winning

    Our expertise is backed by industry-leading certifications and recognition from Australia's most respected professional bodies

    AIQS — Certified Quantity Surveyors (CQS)

    AIQS | CQS

    Certified Quantity Surveyors (CQS)

    Tax Practitioners Board Registered

    TPB

    Registered Tax Agent

    RICS — Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

    RICS

    Regulated by RICS

    RICS Awards 2025 - Highly Commended Quantity Surveying Team of the Year

    RICS Awards 2025

    Highly Commended

    Quantity Surveyor of the Year

    RICS Awards Finalist

    AWARDS

    FINALIST

    2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026

    RICS Awards Finalist

    Finalist for Five Consecutive Years

    2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026

    Built Environment Awards

    2026

    FINALIST

    Built Environment Awards 2026

    Finalist

    Individual Excellence in Quantity Surveying

    25+ Years' Experience
    50,000+ Reports Completed
    Australia-Wide Service
    Audit Support Included

    Professional Standards Guarantee

    Our team holds the highest professional qualifications in quantity surveying, tax practice, and property valuation. Every depreciation schedule is prepared by certified professionals and backed by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance, ensuring ATO compliance and complete peace of mind for our clients.

    Professional Indemnity InsuredATO Compliant ReportsIndustry Best Practice Standards

    Trusted by Industry Leaders

    Australia's leading property professionals rely on Koste Chartered Quantity Surveyors

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    Crystalbrook Collection
    Dexus
    KPMG
    Charter Hall

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    Join thousands of professionals who trust Koste tools to deliver exceptional property analysis.

    Call 1300 669 400 or email info@koste.ai