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A home for all your real estate business accounting needs.
Real estate businesses deal with complex commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts, and compliance obligations that most accountants are not equipped to handle. We specialise in accounting for agents, property managers, buyer’s agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne.
Led by Sam Draper
Real estate accounting requires more than general small business experience.
Accountability
Real estate businesses face significant trust account and compliance obligations. We make sure every return, lodgement, and report is prepared accurately and on time so your licence is never at risk.
Specialist Knowledge
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers every day and understand the specific financial challenges each business type faces.
Strategic Advice
From commission structure reviews to expansion planning, we offer practical advice that helps your real estate business grow more profitably over the long term.
Efficiency
Running a real estate business is time-intensive. We take the accounting completely off your plate so you can focus on listings, clients, and growth.
Tax Expertise
Property transactions, GST on commercial sales, and commission income all have specific tax implications. We make sure your position is structured correctly throughout the year.
In short:Elephant Advisory provides accounting for Melbourne real estate businesses, including commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts and the compliance obligations general accountants often aren't set up for.
Led by Sam Draper, Director & Head of Accounting · Chartered Accountant (CA) · Xero specialist.
What’s included
Accounting services built for real estate businesses.
The accounting services real estate businesses rely on to stay compliant, manage commission income, and grow their operation.
Tax Compliance
We handle every tax obligation for your real estate business accurately and on time so compliance is never something you have to chase.
BAS and IAS Lodgements
We manage every BAS and IAS lodgement for your real estate business so they are always submitted correctly and on time, without you ever chasing a deadline.
Tax Planning
We build a proactive tax strategy to minimise your liability and capture every deduction available to your business throughout the year.
Cash Flow Management
We forecast and manage your cash flow so your business always has the funds it needs between settlements and commission cycles.
Financial Reporting
We track your income, profit and loss, and performance through Xero so you always have accurate data to guide your business decisions.
Business Advice
From reviewing your commission structure to planning an expansion, we offer specialist real estate advice that goes beyond the numbers.
Structures we plan for
Sole traders
Partnerships
Companies
Family trusts
SMSFs
Not sure yours still fits? Business structure review
Industries we know well
Why us
If these problems sound familiar, you're not alone.
The accounting challenges most real estate businesses face and exactly how we solve them.
Going it alone
Commission income unpredictable
Property tax handled incorrectly
No clear picture of profitability
Overpaying tax
Accountant doesn't get real estate
With Elephant Advisory
Forecasting built around commission cycles
GST, land tax, and CGT managed correctly
Real-time reporting through Xero
Year-round tax planning
Specialists with direct industry experience
“At Elephant Advisory, we help real estate businesses get their accounting right so they can focus on what they do best, finding and managing properties, while we handle the financial detail behind it.”
Your accountants
Qualified, Xero-certified and easy to reach
FAQ
Let's clear a few things up.
No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.
Yes. We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers and understand the specific financial and compliance challenges each business type faces.
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne, from sole operators to larger teams and multi-office businesses.
Property transactions can trigger GST, land tax, and capital gains tax obligations depending on the nature of the transaction. We make sure every transaction is treated correctly and your business is never caught out by an obligation it was not aware of.
Commission income is inherently lumpy. We build forecasts around your settlement pipeline and fixed cost base so you always have visibility over your position between deals.
Yes. While we do not manage trust accounts directly, we make sure the accounting around your trust account is handled correctly and your financial reporting reflects your obligations accurately.
Our pricing is tailored to the size and complexity of your business. Book a free consultation and we will walk you through costs clearly before any work begins.
Related services
General information only. Talk to your accountant about your circumstances.
Business Accounting
A home for all your real estate business accounting needs.
Real estate businesses deal with complex commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts, and compliance obligations that most accountants are not equipped to handle. We specialise in accounting for agents, property managers, buyer’s agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne.
Led by Sam Draper
Real estate accounting requires more than general small business experience.
Accountability
Real estate businesses face significant trust account and compliance obligations. We make sure every return, lodgement, and report is prepared accurately and on time so your licence is never at risk.
Specialist Knowledge
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers every day and understand the specific financial challenges each business type faces.
Strategic Advice
From commission structure reviews to expansion planning, we offer practical advice that helps your real estate business grow more profitably over the long term.
Efficiency
Running a real estate business is time-intensive. We take the accounting completely off your plate so you can focus on listings, clients, and growth.
Tax Expertise
Property transactions, GST on commercial sales, and commission income all have specific tax implications. We make sure your position is structured correctly throughout the year.
In short:Elephant Advisory provides accounting for Melbourne real estate businesses, including commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts and the compliance obligations general accountants often aren't set up for.
Led by Sam Draper, Director & Head of Accounting · Chartered Accountant (CA) · Xero specialist.
What’s included
Accounting services built for real estate businesses.
The accounting services real estate businesses rely on to stay compliant, manage commission income, and grow their operation.
Tax Compliance
We handle every tax obligation for your real estate business accurately and on time so compliance is never something you have to chase.
BAS and IAS Lodgements
We manage every BAS and IAS lodgement for your real estate business so they are always submitted correctly and on time, without you ever chasing a deadline.
Tax Planning
We build a proactive tax strategy to minimise your liability and capture every deduction available to your business throughout the year.
Cash Flow Management
We forecast and manage your cash flow so your business always has the funds it needs between settlements and commission cycles.
Financial Reporting
We track your income, profit and loss, and performance through Xero so you always have accurate data to guide your business decisions.
Business Advice
From reviewing your commission structure to planning an expansion, we offer specialist real estate advice that goes beyond the numbers.
Structures we plan for
Sole traders
Partnerships
Companies
Family trusts
SMSFs
Not sure yours still fits? Business structure review
Industries we know well
Why us
If these problems sound familiar, you're not alone.
The accounting challenges most real estate businesses face and exactly how we solve them.
Going it alone
Commission income unpredictable
Property tax handled incorrectly
No clear picture of profitability
Overpaying tax
Accountant doesn't get real estate
With Elephant Advisory
Forecasting built around commission cycles
GST, land tax, and CGT managed correctly
Real-time reporting through Xero
Year-round tax planning
Specialists with direct industry experience
“At Elephant Advisory, we help real estate businesses get their accounting right so they can focus on what they do best, finding and managing properties, while we handle the financial detail behind it.”
Your accountants
Qualified, Xero-certified and easy to reach
FAQ
Let's clear a few things up.
No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.
Yes. We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers and understand the specific financial and compliance challenges each business type faces.
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne, from sole operators to larger teams and multi-office businesses.
Property transactions can trigger GST, land tax, and capital gains tax obligations depending on the nature of the transaction. We make sure every transaction is treated correctly and your business is never caught out by an obligation it was not aware of.
Commission income is inherently lumpy. We build forecasts around your settlement pipeline and fixed cost base so you always have visibility over your position between deals.
Yes. While we do not manage trust accounts directly, we make sure the accounting around your trust account is handled correctly and your financial reporting reflects your obligations accurately.
Our pricing is tailored to the size and complexity of your business. Book a free consultation and we will walk you through costs clearly before any work begins.
Related services
General information only. Talk to your accountant about your circumstances.
Business Accounting
A home for all your real estate business accounting needs.
Real estate businesses deal with complex commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts, and compliance obligations that most accountants are not equipped to handle. We specialise in accounting for agents, property managers, buyer’s agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne.
Led by Sam Draper
Real estate accounting requires more than general small business experience.
Accountability
Real estate businesses face significant trust account and compliance obligations. We make sure every return, lodgement, and report is prepared accurately and on time so your licence is never at risk.
Specialist Knowledge
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers every day and understand the specific financial challenges each business type faces.
Strategic Advice
From commission structure reviews to expansion planning, we offer practical advice that helps your real estate business grow more profitably over the long term.
Efficiency
Running a real estate business is time-intensive. We take the accounting completely off your plate so you can focus on listings, clients, and growth.
Tax Expertise
Property transactions, GST on commercial sales, and commission income all have specific tax implications. We make sure your position is structured correctly throughout the year.
In short:Elephant Advisory provides accounting for Melbourne real estate businesses, including commission structures, property transactions, trust accounts and the compliance obligations general accountants often aren't set up for.
Led by Sam Draper, Director & Head of Accounting · Chartered Accountant (CA) · Xero specialist.
What’s included
Accounting services built for real estate businesses.
The accounting services real estate businesses rely on to stay compliant, manage commission income, and grow their operation.
Tax Compliance
We handle every tax obligation for your real estate business accurately and on time so compliance is never something you have to chase.
BAS and IAS Lodgements
We manage every BAS and IAS lodgement for your real estate business so they are always submitted correctly and on time, without you ever chasing a deadline.
Tax Planning
We build a proactive tax strategy to minimise your liability and capture every deduction available to your business throughout the year.
Cash Flow Management
We forecast and manage your cash flow so your business always has the funds it needs between settlements and commission cycles.
Financial Reporting
We track your income, profit and loss, and performance through Xero so you always have accurate data to guide your business decisions.
Business Advice
From reviewing your commission structure to planning an expansion, we offer specialist real estate advice that goes beyond the numbers.
Structures we plan for
Sole traders
Partnerships
Companies
Family trusts
SMSFs
Not sure yours still fits? Business structure review
Industries we know well
Why us
If these problems sound familiar, you're not alone.
The accounting challenges most real estate businesses face and exactly how we solve them.
Going it alone
Commission income unpredictable
Property tax handled incorrectly
No clear picture of profitability
Overpaying tax
Accountant doesn't get real estate
With Elephant Advisory
Forecasting built around commission cycles
GST, land tax, and CGT managed correctly
Real-time reporting through Xero
Year-round tax planning
Specialists with direct industry experience
“At Elephant Advisory, we help real estate businesses get their accounting right so they can focus on what they do best, finding and managing properties, while we handle the financial detail behind it.”
Your accountants
Qualified, Xero-certified and easy to reach
FAQ
Let's clear a few things up.
No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.
Yes. We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers and understand the specific financial and compliance challenges each business type faces.
We work with real estate agents, property managers, buyer's agents, and mortgage brokers across Melbourne, from sole operators to larger teams and multi-office businesses.
Property transactions can trigger GST, land tax, and capital gains tax obligations depending on the nature of the transaction. We make sure every transaction is treated correctly and your business is never caught out by an obligation it was not aware of.
Commission income is inherently lumpy. We build forecasts around your settlement pipeline and fixed cost base so you always have visibility over your position between deals.
Yes. While we do not manage trust accounts directly, we make sure the accounting around your trust account is handled correctly and your financial reporting reflects your obligations accurately.
Our pricing is tailored to the size and complexity of your business. Book a free consultation and we will walk you through costs clearly before any work begins.
Related services
General information only. Talk to your accountant about your circumstances.
Phone
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm
By appointment only.
Elephant Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 38 611 576 240) trading as Elephant Advisory is an authorised credit representative (ACR 487962) of Yellow Brick Road Aggregation Pty Ltd (formerly Vow Financial Pty Ltd) (ABN 66 138 789 161), Australian Credit Licence 390261. Accounting and tax services are provided by Elephant Tax Pty Ltd (ABN 39 626 563 755), bookkeeping by Elephant Bookkeeping Pty Ltd (ABN 49 682 979 139), digital marketing by Elephant Digital Pty Ltd (ABN 72 692 273 091) and offshore staffing by Elephant Teams Pty Ltd (ABN 24 656 874 789).
Phone
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm
By appointment only.
Elephant Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 38 611 576 240) trading as Elephant Advisory is an authorised credit representative (ACR 487962) of Yellow Brick Road Aggregation Pty Ltd (formerly Vow Financial Pty Ltd) (ABN 66 138 789 161), Australian Credit Licence 390261. Accounting and tax services are provided by Elephant Tax Pty Ltd (ABN 39 626 563 755), bookkeeping by Elephant Bookkeeping Pty Ltd (ABN 49 682 979 139), digital marketing by Elephant Digital Pty Ltd (ABN 72 692 273 091) and offshore staffing by Elephant Teams Pty Ltd (ABN 24 656 874 789).
Phone
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 6.00pm
By appointment only.
Elephant Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 38 611 576 240) trading as Elephant Advisory is an authorised credit representative (ACR 487962) of Yellow Brick Road Aggregation Pty Ltd (formerly Vow Financial Pty Ltd) (ABN 66 138 789 161), Australian Credit Licence 390261. Accounting and tax services are provided by Elephant Tax Pty Ltd (ABN 39 626 563 755), bookkeeping by Elephant Bookkeeping Pty Ltd (ABN 49 682 979 139), digital marketing by Elephant Digital Pty Ltd (ABN 72 692 273 091) and offshore staffing by Elephant Teams Pty Ltd (ABN 24 656 874 789).