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MCG Quantity Surveyors research graphic on Australia’s housing market: rising rents, housing affordability and the need for more homes

Is Australia’s Housing Market Cooling, or Are Australians Simply Being Priced Out?

Australia's housing market is cooling, but is affordability genuinely improving? Mike Mortlock examines rental stress, suppressed household formation,…

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Budget 2026

2026 Federal Budget Property Changes: Negative Gearing, CGT and Depreciation Explained

Mike Mortlock unpacks the 2026 Federal Budget's biggest property changes, negative gearing limits, CGT reforms and tax depreciation…

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construction estimate template

Why Every Contractor Needs a Construction Estimate Template for Accurate Budgeting

Accurate budgeting is the cornerstone of any successful construction project. For contractors, managing costs effectively not only ensures…

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Construction

How to Calculate Home Construction Cost Per Square Metre

Understanding the home construction cost per square metre is essential for anyone planning to build a new home…

4 min read

Construction

Top Tips for Accurate Construction Cost Estimating in Adelaide

Accurate construction cost estimating is crucial for the success of any building project in Adelaide. Whether you’re a…

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Construction

Construction Price Estimator 101: How to Improve Accuracy and Reduce Costs

In the realm of construction, precise cost estimation is a pivotal component that can make or break a…

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Building approvals point to a potential future housing shortage Dec 2019
Wrapping up the year with Data, Dance Floors, and Depreciation Dec 2019
Bushfires & Floods – The cost of a Natural Disaster to home owners Sep 2019
Most common building defects in residential multi-owned properties Aug 2019
Why would a Quantity Surveyor be the life of the party? Aug 2018
Timely reminder to home owners – Watersun Homes Collapses Mar 2017
Melbourne Southbank’s Bella Apartments – A Depreciation Case Study Oct 2016
Good news for property investment co-ownership with split deductions. Oct 2016
CoreLogic dwelling values rise in September, RBA place doubt over previous figures Oct 2016
Combined Capital City Dwelling Values up, led by Sydney & Melbourne Sep 2016
Property in Scotland – Is it the next hot spot for you as an investor? Sep 2016
Overseas Investment Properties & Depreciation Sep 2016
Unit Renovation Case Study Aug 2016
Budget 16 Property & Tax Changes May 2016
The questions we’re asked on a daily basis Mar 2016

House Prices

MCG’s 2024 Australian Property Market Predictions Jan 2024
Unit Investment Swell Leaves Housing in its Wake Nov 2023
First homebuyers success in this hot market Nov 2021
Should you invest in Queensland? Nov 2021
3 Things to Be Aware of BEFORE Investing in Brisbane Aug 2020
HOW TO AVOID SELLING THE WRONG PROPERTY EVEN THOUGH IT FEELS RIGHT Aug 2020
Despite everything, being a landlord is still the best job Aug 2020
Split depreciation reports are saving investment property co-owners thousands Jun 2017
Average Depreciation for Port Macquarie Home Feb 2016
The property market in Darwin – Still a hotspot? Apr 2013
MCG Director Mike Mortlock on Property Observer Today Nov 2012

Information

My 2023 Outlook Dec 2022
My 2021 Predictions – thoughts on what 2021 will deliver Jan 2021
Depreciation and the Instant Asset Write-off – Economic Stimulus Package 2020 Mar 2020
Why does your split depreciation schedule not add up? Nov 2018
It’s all in the timing – When to organise a depreciation schedule Sep 2018
My favourite QS BS – The top three furphies spouted by the depreciation industry Jul 2018
What you need to know – Tax depreciation effective lives 2018/2019 – TR 2018/4 Jul 2018
Depreciable asset or repairs and maintenance? – How to make the call Jun 2018
Draft Legislation for Depreciation Changes Issued by Treasury Aug 2017
Capital city dwelling values up, with pace of growth slowing. Nov 2016
Scrapping Schedules Demystified Jun 2016

Tax Depreciation

Stay ahead of the ATO Tax Deadline in 2024 Feb 2024
How to claim working from home deductions and depreciation Sep 2020
Are depreciation legislation changes affecting property investor behaviour? Feb 2020
Three Key Triggers Telling You To Get A Depreciation Schedule May 2018
Changes to Depreciation Deductions for Plant & Equipment Items May 2017
Five items your tax depreciation schedule shouldn’t overlook Apr 2017
Four times you can benefit from a tax depreciation schedule Mar 2017
Granny Flats & Tax Depreciation – What can you claim? Nov 2016
An inside look into a landmark lakeside lodge Apr 2016

Budget2017

Property Insurance

The Danger in Errors in Property Insurance Sep 2021
David Lost Everything A Real Life Case Study Sep 2021
Percentage Of Home Owners That Have No Insurance At All Sep 2021
What you need to know about under-insurance & online calculators Sep 2019
Quantity Surveyors – accurate replacement costs of your development Sep 2019

Data

Media

construction estimating

1000 Assets Report 2022

Property Economics

Budget 2026

2026 Federal Budget Property Changes: Negative Gearing, CGT and Depreciation Explained May 2026

construction estimate template

Why Every Contractor Needs a Construction Estimate Template for Accurate Budgeting Apr 2025

Federal Budget

The Federal Budget’s fumbled opportunity Jun 2024

Rental Crisis

Is the Lucky Country Losing It’s Mojo? Oct 2022

construction cost

‘Coinsurance’ or ‘Average Clause’ Explained and Case Study Sep 2022

Property Replacement

You Used an Online Calculator That’s Hilarious Sep 2021

News

Instant Asset Write-off – Budget 2020. What has changed? Oct 2020

Bathroom

5 Hot tips on how to renovate your investment property – properly. Mar 2019

International Womens Day

Join us here at MCG in celebrating International Women’s Day Mar 2018

Cinema

The Melbourne Residences – Rippling Facades and Ripping Deductions Mar 2017

Common Area

181 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda – Super depreciation, and a pool to die for. Jan 2017

inflation

RBA May Board Meeting – Rates cut by 50 basis points May 2012

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Is Australia’s Housing Market Cooling, or Are Australians Simply Being Priced Out?

2026 Federal Budget Property Changes: Negative Gearing, CGT and Depreciation Explained

Why Every Contractor Needs a Construction Estimate Template for Accurate Budgeting

How to Calculate Home Construction Cost Per Square Metre

Top Tips for Accurate Construction Cost Estimating in Adelaide

Construction Price Estimator 101: How to Improve Accuracy and Reduce Costs

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