Get Invested: Part 1 - Mike Mortlock on the mistake costing property investors $2.8B a year!

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 Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player. Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the Property Hub community at linktr.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 Get all Property Hub info here linktr.ee/propertyhubau 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 [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.