Speed and accuracy make the difference

As a Buyers Agent, your value lies in the speed and accuracy of your advice. MCG supports your workflow by providing the data and insights you need to pressure-test a property's potential before your client signs a contract.

From estimating renovation upside to benchmarking build rates for new acquisitions, our free professional tools are designed to sit at the heart of your advisory process. No signup, no email gate, no obligation.

Why It Matters

Pressure-test before contract · Run the numbers in 2 minutes during a client call.

Quote-ready outputs · Share results with confidence, all backed by AIQS-grade data.

White-label friendly · Use the data in your own reports and proposals.

Always free · No subscription, no credits, no email walls.

Free professional tools for property advisors

Built on MCG Quantity Surveyors' industry build cost data and AIQS standards. All free, all instant, all designed for client-facing work.

Free tool

MCG Renovation Calculator

Instantly estimate renovation costs and the associated first-year tax depreciation benefits. Turn property type, size, and finish standards into a clear, defensible view of value.

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Free tool

SQM Rate Finder & Cost Calculator

Access instant construction cost benchmarking across Australia's capital cities. Backed by AIQS data, perfect for early-stage feasibility and budget pressure-testing.

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Free tool

Tax Depreciation Calculator

Estimate year 1 deductions and 5-year depreciation projections in under 2 minutes. Help clients see the cash flow impact before they sign a contract.

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Free resource

ATO Effective Lives Tool

Searchable table of 166 ATO-listed depreciable assets with prime cost and diminishing value rates calculated. Reference data for any client conversation.

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Common questions

Yes. All four tools are completely free and ungated. No credit card, no email signup, no obligation. We provide them so property professionals can quickly pressure-test deals on behalf of their clients.
Yes. The tool outputs are suitable for client conversations, internal advisory, and inclusion in your own buyer recommendations. For an ATO-compliant tax depreciation schedule, your client will still need a full report from a Quantity Surveyor.
The SQM Rate Finder uses MCG's industry build cost data and AIQS standards, current to the most recent quarter. Suitable for early-stage feasibility and pressure-testing. For a binding cost estimate, engage a Certified Quantity Surveyor for a project-specific report.
Yes. Buyers agents who regularly refer clients to MCG for tax depreciation schedules or insurance assessments can access partnership pricing and direct quote-line support. Get in touch via the partner enquiry form.
For time-critical advisory, our tools give you instant numbers. For a more thorough cost or depreciation review, our team can typically turn around a quote estimate within one to two business days.

Add MCG's tools to your advisory workflow

Free professional tools, partner pricing on referred clients, and direct quote-line support for buyers agent firms. Get in touch to discuss a partnership.