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Real estate accounting

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Build yourself a real estate business
with better numbers

As a real estate principal you understand the value of time. Weekends, time wasters, the ebbs and flows of the market.

Time spent on administration and bookkeeping is time that could have been spent more productively – connecting with potential buyers and sellers or training and mentoring staff. 

You may not want to spend your time selling forever and dream of designing a succession plan or what to do with your hard-earned profits.

You need to build an asset that’s profitable and worth something as you get older.

At creditte, we offer real estate agencies a full finance function. We instantly free up your time with our bookkeeping, accounting, tax and CFO services while helping you build a long-term asset through our financial advice, which comes from many years working in your industry.

We not only look after real estate businesses but the people behind them too; including individual agent tax returns, succession planning, and self-managed super fund (SMSF) services all tailored specifically for the real estate industry and your needs.

We know real estate

creditte is different in that we’ve been working closely with real estate agencies since 2012.

We take care of the basics, like your business structure, bookkeeping and tax lodgements, but where we really stand tall is in our CFO advisory services.

We have a proven record of taking Australian real estate agencies forward into better cash flow management and financial control. We help principals navigate things such as scaling their agency, acquisitions and/or sale of rent rolls, planning for marketing dips, and more.

Our services cover:

bookkeeping services for real estate agency

Why choose us as your real estate accountant

Shelby Willis
Shelby Willis
2023-08-24
Morgan has always been most helpful and super fast in helping me with my tax questions and needs.
Jake
Jake
2023-08-14
First class service and handled at a very personable level. Will definitely be recommending Creditte!
Steven James
Steven James
2023-08-08
Working this year with Morgan was a great experience. He was recommended by a close friend and as soon as I called he was there to help. He helped navigate through difficult tax situations with ease and was always there to listen and help. So glad to be working with Morgan and the team on my returns. Customer for life
John Dalle Cort
John Dalle Cort
2023-05-05
I run a financial planning practice and have recently worked with Morgan and the Creditte team to assist some mutual clients. Their accounting firm in Brisbane are smart, efficient and client focused which creates a great client outcome. Keep up the great work.
Michelle Bowden
Michelle Bowden
2023-05-04
I'm really impressed by the outstanding service offered by Creditte and their team. Morgan's great at clarifying complex issues in a straightforward, no nonsense way and is very knowledgeable and friendly. Best accountant in Brisbane!
Colin Wardle
Colin Wardle
2023-05-04
Probably the best accounting firm in Brisbane. Quality service and people you can connect with. Highly recommended
Philip Verner
Philip Verner
2023-05-03
These guys really looked after me and my business taking the time to help me understand and grow
Matt Sloane
Matt Sloane
2023-05-03
I deal with many accountants but I have found Morgan and his team, prompt, thorough, professional and easy to deal with. If you are looking for a switched on savvy accountant then look no further.
Corbin Steinmuller
Corbin Steinmuller
2023-03-08
As a small custom home construction business, we rely on the Creditte team for their expertise to manage our finances and to help plan for financial success. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable and always up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations. They take the time to understand our business goals and work with us to create a financial strategy that ensures success. the entire team is professional, reliable, friendly and dedicated to the success of their clients and i would recommend to anyone looking to get serious about their business financials.
Jackson Brigg
Jackson Brigg
2022-12-13
Best in Brisbane!
xero chart of accounts for real estate agents

Start here: Xero file review

It starts with a free Xero file review of your current financials and a business health check. At creditte, we’ve developed a customised chart of accounts specifically for real estate agencies to get the most out of your numbers.

This review analyses your financials, clearly breaks items into categories and then extracts valuable insights into your financial health. 

From this, we can discover opportunities to improve cash flow, minimise tax, decrease costs and increase profitability.

We offer this review for free to real estate principals.

Just book a call with our team.

Accounting packages

Fixed price accounting and tax packages to suit any real estate agency


BASIC


Want to keep things simple? We take care of any standard reporting requirements for you, as well as sorting out the basic tax requirements.

From

$220
monthly
  • Annual Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Activity Statements


PRO


Looking for a little more? Get that little bit extra to give your business more flexibility and opportunity to grow.

From

$450
monthly
  • Annual Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Activity Statements
  • Annual Tax Planning
  • Annual Payroll Lodgements
  • Quarterly Meetings
  • Business performance analysis


PREMIUM


Want the advantage of quality advice on a regular basis? Get everything in the basic and pro packages plus your very own virtual CFO!

From

$900
monthly
  • Annual Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Activity Statements
  • Annual Tax Planning
  • Annual Payroll Lodgements
  • Monthly/Quarterly Meetings
  • Business performance analysis
  • Annual Budget
  • A detailed review of profit and loss and cash flows


CUSTOM


Feeling like you're missing something? We can provide tailored solutions to meet your needs

Price on application
  • Payroll Tax
  • Fringe Benefits Tax Returns
  • Corporate secretarial and ASIC documents
real estate cash flow calculator

Top tax tips for real estate agents

Real estate agents claim on average of $8,634 in tax
deductions making them the industry with the most
deductions in Australia. This is almost triple the national average of $3,413!

It’s no surprise then that the ATO likes to pay particular attention to this industry when it comes to compliance, audits, data matching and reviews.

These top tax tips are designed to ensure you understand what you can claim and what’s required in order to claim.

Click to download this free resource.

Ready to build a more profitable agency?

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Frequently asked questions

Whats the best business structure for real estate agents?

The best business structure can depend on how you intend to operate as a real estate agency , your estimated turnover and the level of risk you wish to take on. Chat to our team for a free consultation to choose the right business structure for you.

How to set up a real estate agency?

To set up a real estate agency you’ll first need to get your Real Estate Agent License. Next you’ll need to develop a business plan, financial budgets and forecasts, and choose the right business structure. At creditte we can help you get that right.

What can real estate agents claim on tax?

Depending on the employment agreement between the real estate agency and the broker, you can claim items such as meals and travel, work clothing, training, work tools and equipment. Book a call with one of our accountants to discuss your specific situation.

Do real estate agents pay tax on commission?

Yes, real estate agents pay tax on commission. Because you’re providing a service the commission fee must include GST.

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