Last week, Newton Fisher Group had the privilege of attending the Property Council’s 2025 Hunter Outlook as a table sponsor, joining industry leaders to discuss the future of property and development in the region. With insights from key speakers and decision-makers, the event provided valuable perspectives on market trends, economic outlooks, and opportunities shaping the […]
In today’s dynamic property and construction landscape, managing costs effectively is critical to project success. With rising material prices, regulatory requirements, and economic uncertainties, developers, builders, and financial institutions must have absolute cost certainty to mitigate financial risk. This is where expert quantity surveying makes all the difference. At Newton Fisher, we specialise in cost planning, […]
In the fast-paced world of construction and development, managing costs efficiently is a priority for developers, builders, and investors alike. Quantity surveyors (QS) play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are delivered within budget without compromising on quality or safety. Here’s a closer look at how QS professionals contribute to reducing project costs while […]
If you’re undertaking a commercial/residential construction project or building a new home, one of the biggest challenges you’re going to face is securing finance. Before a bank will lend you money, they will need a clear understanding of associated costs and risks.
Quantity surveying, often referred to as QS, is a crucial aspect of the construction industry, ensuring projects stay on budget and meet quality standards. But within this field, there are specific terms and abbreviations that might seem like a jumble of letters to the uninitiated. Let’s untangle some of them and shed light on some […]
All too often, we, as Quantity Surveyors, become engaged on a project after the concept design has been completed and the plans have had council approval. Would the input of a QS have made a difference to where the design ended up? In some cases, the answer is no but in many cases the answer […]
If you have an income-earning asset (such as an investment property) and don’t have a tax depreciation schedule, you could be missing out on thousands of dollars of tax savings.
