Think tax depreciation is boring? Think again—because this overlooked strategy could be the key to unlocking thousands in cash flow and boosting your property portfolio’s performance.
In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin welcomes back the master of numbers and depreciation deductions, Mike Mortlock—co-founder and Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. Known for turning spreadsheets into goldmines for investors, Mike unpacks how to legally and smartly maximise your property deductions before the ATO comes knocking.
Together, Bushy and Mike dive into:
Where savvy investors are actually buying now, based on real data (not podcast hype)
What the ATO is watching this tax season—and how to avoid common deduction mistakes
The most commonly missed depreciation claims and their hidden capital gains impacts
New builds vs. existing homes: what really stacks up from a depreciation standpoint
The real story behind rising construction costs, insurance headaches, and the government’s 1.2 million homes target
The Insta Buyers Agent explosion—why some might be leading you astray
Post-election policy impacts and what they mean for your next property move
Mike also gives his insider’s view as a PIPA board member and shares his predictions for the biggest property opportunities (and red flags) investors need to be aware of in the coming years.
If you’re serious about optimising your investment cash flow and staying ahead of the tax man, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
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