Suite 4, 255 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn VIC 3103
Suite 4, 255 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn VIC 3103
Real Estate & Construction
From project feasibility and construction cash flow forecasting to trust account audits and exit planning. We understand the financial complexity of building and property in Victoria.
Trust Account Audits
Compliant audits for real estate agencies
Project Cash Flow
Forecasting across all stages of a build
Property Tax Structuring
Development structures built for tax efficiency
Principal-Led Advice
Advice from experienced and knowledgeable professionals
Trust Account Audits
Compliant audits for real estate agencies
Project Cash Flow
Forecasting across all stages of a build
Property Tax Structuring
Development structures built for tax efficiency
Principal-Led Advice
Advice from experienced and knowledgeable professionals
The Challenge
Construction cash flow is unpredictable, across land acquisition, build stages, and settlement. Without accurate forecasting, the gap between outgoings and receipts can be fatal for a project.
Property development tax structuring decisions made early in a project are difficult and expensive to unwind. The structure you choose affects GST, income tax, and your ability to distribute profits.
Real estate agencies are legally required to have their trust accounts audited annually. Non-compliance carries serious consequences for your licence.
What We Cover
Specialist accounting for developers, residential and commercial builders, real estate agencies, and property investors.
WHY KIDMANS PARTNERS
Your accountant, auditor, and lending broker work from the same plan. Trust account compliance, project finance, and tax structuring are all coordinated from one place.
We track trust account requirements, GST ruling changes for property developers, and building industry compliance obligations before they affect your licence or your project.
We understand the financial lifecycle of a development project, from feasibility through to settlement, and the specific obligations that come with holding a real estate licence.
We review your project structure and cash flow position before commitments are made, not after the problems emerge.
TRUSTED IN MELBOURNE AND AUSTRALIA-WIDE
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Related Services
Our integrated practice means your accounting, audit, and advisory needs are handled under one roof.
Independent financial audits, internal controls reviews, and assurance services for real estate and construction businesses with complex reporting requirements.
R&D tax incentive claims, instant asset write-off planning, payroll tax, and proactive tax planning tailored to the needs of construction businesses.
Strategic advisory for construction businesses focused on margin improvement, cash flow forecasting, equipment investment decisions, and succession planning.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
A complimentary initial call with one of our Senior Team Members. No obligation. No jargon. Just a clear plan for what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate agents in Victoria who hold trust money are required to have their trust accounts audited annually under the Estate Agents Act. The audit covers receipts, payments, and management of trust money held on behalf of clients. We conduct trust account audits and prepare the audit report required for licence renewal with Consumer Affairs Victoria.
The sale of new residential premises is generally subject to GST. Developers may have access to the margin scheme in certain circumstances, which can reduce the GST payable. Whether the margin scheme is available and beneficial depends on a number of factors specific to your transaction. We advise on GST treatment for property developments before contracts are signed, as the timing of decisions affects your options.
Construction projects involve significant cash outflows before any revenue is received at settlement. Without cash flow modelling, a project can run into funding shortfalls even if it is ultimately profitable. We model cash flows across the full project lifecycle, including sensitivity analysis for delays and cost overruns.
Operating through a company provides some separation between business liabilities and personal assets, but the protection is not absolute, particularly where personal guarantees are given. Additional protection can be achieved through how personal assets are held. We advise on structuring for building businesses and work alongside your legal adviser on the broader strategy.
Pre-acquisition due diligence should include a financial feasibility assessment covering projected revenues, construction costs, and holding costs, along with GST modelling, funding requirements, and a review of any planning conditions that could affect timing or cost. We provide financial feasibility analysis and pre-acquisition advisory for residential and commercial development projects.
