Mike Mortlock - Contributor, The Property Tribune

Mike Mortlock

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Mike Mortlock is the co-founder and managing director of MCG Quantity Surveyors – a national firm established in 2011 that specialises in construction cost estimating and property depreciation schedules. In addition to his role with MCG Quantity Surveyors, Mike is the host of the 'Geared For Growth' podcast, and is a regular media commentator addressing all facets of the Australian property market.
Renters Homelessness

The link between homelessness and property underinsurance

Property underinsurance is elevating homelessness across the country, but there are steps property owners can take to alleviate the pressure
suburbs

My Australia property market predictions for 2023

Mike Mortlcok expects property values more broadly to continue softening through until the middle of 2023
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The political idiocy surrounding Australia’s rental crisis

The disincentivising of investors has driven down supply, with a lack of public housing
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Resource Loaded Programs (RPL): An ignored construction tool that could save thousands

Prior planning prevents poor performance, writes my colleague Marty Sadlier
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1000 Assets Report 2022: Part 2 – How investment properties are changing

Investment property sizes are changing, with sizes increasing by 10% on average since 2016
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1000 Assets Report 2022: Part 1 – How investors are changing

A unique dataset is telling us more about how investor intentions and strategies are changing in Australia.
Brisbane leading growth into 2022

Why Queensland investment will dominate for some time yet

The sunshine state is continuing to attracting new residents from interstate
Record new house commencements

What’s going to happen with building costs

Mike Mortlock expects costs will continue to rise until at least next year
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The commercial property wave of 2022

Will be a major force this year for ‘mum and dad’ investors says Mike Mortlock
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The cause of our deepening rental crisis

Tight lending conditions are hitting investors, and reducing the supply of rentals

Top Articles

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) 2025 officially launched, spotlighting urban innovation

The 2025 awards introduce new categories, with entries closing 18 July.

Avoid the herd for successful property investment in 2025

Property expert reveals which Australian locations are poised for growth in 2025.

Where should you invest: Metropolitan or regional markets?

Explore the pros and cons of metropolitan vs. regional property markets.