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.

Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

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Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with theProperty Hub community atlinktr.ee/propertyhubau
Book a personal solutions session with Bushy to go deeper on your specific property needs or challenges
Continue the discussion with likeminded investors and experts on The Property Hub Collective Facebook group
Get a copy of Bushy's book, Get Invested, for FREE, and find out what it takes for you to invest in living more, working less

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About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Think tax depreciation is boring? Think again&mdash;because this overlooked strategy could be the key to unlocking thousands in cash flow and boosting your property portfolio&rsquo;s performance.
In this episode of Get Invested, Bushy Martin welcomes back the master of numbers and depreciation deductions, Mike Mortlock&mdash;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:
<ul>
<li>
Where savvy investors are actually buying now, based on real data (not podcast hype)
</li>
<li>
What the ATO is watching this tax season&mdash;and how to avoid common deduction mistakes
</li>
<li>
The most commonly missed depreciation claims and their hidden capital gains impacts
</li>
<li>
New builds vs. existing homes: what really stacks up from a depreciation standpoint
</li>
<li>
The real story behind rising construction costs, insurance headaches, and the government&rsquo;s 1.2 million homes target
</li>
<li>
The Insta Buyers Agent explosion&mdash;why some might be leading you astray
</li>
<li>
Post-election policy impacts and what they mean for your next property move
</li>
</ul>
Mike also gives his insider&rsquo;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&rsquo;re serious about optimising your investment cash flow and staying ahead of the tax man, this is an episode you can&rsquo;t afford to miss.
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Book a<a href="https://knowhowproperty.com.au/contact-us/"> personal solutions session</a> with Bushy to go deeper on your specific property needs or challenges</li>
<li aria-level="1">Continue the discussion with likeminded investors and experts on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepropertyhubcollective"> The Property Hub Collective</a> Facebook group</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get a copy of Bushy's book,<a href="https://knowhowproperty.com.au/get-invested-free-ebook"> Get Invested</a>, for FREE, and find out what it takes for you to invest in living more, working less</li>
</ul>
Get all Property Hub info here<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au

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