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At Liston Newton Advisory, we know that property development is much more than managing a subdivision. You’re running a property development business, and all the financial and tax requirements that come with that. We’ll be right there with you to provide expert advice and guidance, ensuring your property development business is set up correctly from the start, under the right tax structure.
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Property and land developers face complex accounting challenges across long project timelines. Cash flow pressure often arises before revenue is realised. GST treatment, including margin scheme errors, can create unexpected liabilities. These issues are often identified too late, impacting profitability and future growth.
We provide practical solutions that help property developers manage risk, remain compliant, and maximise outcomes.
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We structure each development project to protect assets, manage risk, and minimise future tax exposure.
Structuring each property development project correctly
Clear GST and margin scheme advice to avoid ATO errors and unexpected cash flow shocks at settlement.
Managing GST and margin scheme risk
Cash flow budgets aligned to project stages, funding drawdowns, and settlement timing.
Cash flow planning across long development timelines
We identify legitimate tax deductions and structure planning strategies to help tradies minimise tax at tax time.
Tax planning to maximise deductions
We provide accounting software tailored to track costs, revenue, and performance across real estate developments.
Using accounting software for project visibility
Explore how we help businesses manage cash flow, improve profitability, and make confident financial decisions.
We have helped Cambridge Plumbing to manage and forecast cash flow. We've also provided the director with advice on wealth creation and asset allocation.
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Liston Newton Advisory has decades of industry experience, and we’re here to help you achieve a simple, coordinated approach to your financial management and planning. Our team can help with all the financial aspects of your property development, from planning your initial structure to CGT minimisation when it’s time to sell.
Based in Melbourne, our company supports property developers across Australia with accounting, tax, and structuring advice.
We guide property developers through the process with clear planning, proactive advice, and ongoing financial oversight.
We’ll begin by securing your existing business’s financials and optimising its operations.
Then, we’ll put long-term strategies into play to maximise your business’s growth.
Finally, we’ll use your professional success to fund your personal wealth so that you can live the life you want.
Our guides help property developers understand the financial aspects of development projects. We cover structuring, taxation, cash flow planning, and compliance so you can make informed decisions throughout the development process and build a stronger business plan.
Kieran Liston and the Liston Newton team have been assisting me with my accounting matters since 1976. For the past 47 years, Kieran and the Liston Newton team have provided reliable accounting assistance, which has allowed me to focus on my business in primary production.
Their exceptional service has consistently exceeded my expectations and made me feel that they truly care about my financial well-being.
Liston Newton has given me really helpful guidance over the years for both my business and my personal finances. When you have an accounting team that you trust to give the right advice, it gives you the confidence to focus on growing your business and doing the things you love.
Liston Newton helped us move our accounting over to Xero. Their Accountant managed the set up and training so we felt comfortable with the software. We now have all our processes streamlined which gives us improved visibility of our business performance. This has allowed us to open 2 more stores without a significant increase in administration effort.
Real estate development taxation depends on intent, structure, and activity. Sale or building development may trigger GST, income tax, or capital gains tax. Many property developers assume property development is simple, but tax outcomes differ between investing in property and development projects. Proper accounting and tax planning for property developers helps manage deductions while staying compliant with tax laws.
The right business structure depends on risk exposure, funding, and long-term goals. Structure your property development incorrectly, and you may increase tax, compliance costs, or asset risk. We help property developers through the process, advising on structures that protect capital assets and support future projects.
Explore our business structures advice.
Accounting for property developers requires understanding the mechanics of property development. Many developers need more than basic tax accountants. They need professionals who understand development projects, GST, compliance costs, and financial reporting across multiple stages. We offer property developers a range of accounting and business advisory services.
Yes. People think property development is as simple as buying and selling, but it involves a different commercial and tax profile. Real estate development can include controlling the development, managing construction, and coordinating finance and sales strategies. These activities affect how income is treated for tax purposes. The Australian Taxation Office explains when development income is assessed as business income rather than investment income.
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