MCG Quantity Surveyors

What MCG Quantity Surveyors does

MCG Quantity Surveyors is an Australian professional services firm founded in 2011 that specializes in tax depreciation schedules, insurance replacement cost assessments, and construction cost consulting for property investors, developers, and financiers. The firm operates as M Consulting Group Pty Limited and is led by Managing Director Mike Mortlock, with seven offices across Newcastle (headquarters), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide. Its core products are ATO-compliant depreciation schedules prepared by registered tax agents, insurance replacement cost reports accepted by major Australian insurers, and quantity surveying cost plans for development projects, with a stated +/-5% accuracy on construction estimates. The company is a Registered Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board, a corporate voting member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds RICS accreditation for expert witness work, supporting engagements in NSW Land and Environment Court, Federal Court, and state tribunals.

The business model is pay-as-you-go professional services, with residential tax depreciation schedules starting from approximately $650 and variable pricing for commercial property and enterprise construction cost consulting. Revenue is generated through a sales-led direct channel (website quote system and a 1300 phone line) complemented by a partner referral network of accountants, property managers, buyers agents, developers, and financiers who receive bulk pricing and dedicated quote-line support. MCG complements its paid services with a free professional tool ecosystem (Depreciation Calculator, ATO Effective Lives lookup, SQM Rate Finder, Renovation Calculator, Maintenance Forecasting Tool) that functions as a top-of-funnel lead generator for accountants and property professionals. The firm also produces the Geared for Growth property investment podcast with over 300 episodes since 2017, a blog with 10,000+ monthly readers, and original research such as the 1000 Assets Study, with recent media presence across AFR, Sky News, Channel 9, Domain, and realestate.com.au.

Name

MCG Quantity Surveyors

Legal name

M Consulting Group Pty Limited

Website

https://mcgqs.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MCG Quantity Surveyors is an Australian firm that prepares ATO-compliant tax depreciation schedules, insurance replacement cost assessments, and construction cost plans for property investors, developers, and financiers across seven national offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantity Surveying Services

akta.pro primary industry

Insurance Replacement Cost & Damage/Loss Valuation (BPAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Quantity surveying services
• Tax depreciation schedules
• Insurance replacement estimates
• Construction cost estimating
• Property investment consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlestown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Depreciation Schedules: Primary revenue stream from preparing compliant tax depreciation schedules for residential and commercial property investors. Fees vary by property type and size, starting from $650 for standard residential properties. The fee is fully tax deductible for clients.
2. Insurance Replacement Cost Assessments: Accurate replacement cost valuations for insurance purposes, accepted by all major Australian property insurance providers. Used by property owners to ensure adequate coverage and avoid under-insurance.
3. Construction Cost Consulting: Feasibility studies, progress claim assessments, development application cost plans, and expert witness reporting for developers and financiers. Includes pre-DA cost reports, build cost benchmarking, and risk-adjusted scenario modelling.
4. Expert Witness Services: RICS-accredited expert testimony for legal and tribunal matters including construction cost disputes, contract claims, and insurance matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MCG Quantity Surveyors is a professional services firm providing quantity surveying services across Australia, with seven offices nationally. Its core offerings are tax depreciation schedules for residential and commercial investment property owners, insurance replacement cost estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and construction cost estimates for developers, builders, and financiers.

Product overview

MCG Quantity Surveyors operates as a specialist quantity surveying firm offering a portfolio of professional services centered on tax depreciation schedules, insurance replacement cost assessments, and construction cost estimating. The core product is the Tax Depreciation Schedule, supported by Insurance Replacement Cost Estimates and Construction Cost Estimating services. The offering includes both paid professional reports (ATO-compliant depreciation schedules, insurance assessments, development cost plans, expert witness services) and a suite of free professional tools (Depreciation Calculator, ATO Effective Lives 2026 lookup, SQM Rate Finder, Renovation Calculator, Investment Property Maintenance Forecasting Tool). The free tools are designed for property professionals to conduct indicative analysis, with the full formal reports available as paid engagements. Core services are prepared by Registered Tax Agents and Certified Quantity Surveyors, with reports accepted by accountants, insurers, and financiers Australia-wide. The company also produces the Geared for Growth property investing podcast as an educational content platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geared for Growth Podcast: Property investing podcast hosted by Managing Director Mike Mortlock, featuring interviews with Australia's leading property investment experts. Over 300 episodes produced since 2017.

Products and services

• Tax Depreciation Schedules
• Insurance Replacement Cost Estimates
• Construction Cost Estimates
• Commercial Depreciation Schedules
• Asset Registers
• Capital Gains Tax Reports
• Sinking Fund Forecasts
• Development Application Cost Plans
• Cost To Complete Reports
• Feasibility Studies

Quantifiable outcome

• Average first year tax deduction claim around $9,518 for eligible properties
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull corporate voting member of AIQS. Reports prepared by Certified Quantity Surveyors meeting AIQS professional standards. MCG tools and data calibrated against AIQS industry build cost data.
• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCG team member Marty Sadlier is a RICS Accredited Expert Witness. RICS accreditation enables expert witness reporting for legal and tribunal matters including construction disputes, contract claims, and insurance matters.
• Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCG is a Registered Tax Agent with the TPB. All tax depreciation schedules fully comply with ATO requirements and are prepared in accordance with current legislation.
• Accounting Business ExpominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCG speaks at the Accounting Business Expo, providing technical updates on construction economics and property tax to accounting professionals.
• CPA AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCG provides technical education sessions and contributes content for CPA Australia members on property tax and depreciation matters.
• The Tax InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCG contributes technical content and speaks at The Tax Institute events for tax professionals.
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCG contributes technical content and speaks at IPA events for accounting professionals.
• Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Mortlock serves on the PIPA Board, contributing to industry standards and property investment professional development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Depreciator: Australian quantity surveying firm producing tax depreciation schedules and insurance replacement cost estimates for property investors. Closely comparable offering and customer segment to MCG.
• BMT Tax Depreciation: Direct Australian competitor preparing ATO-compliant tax depreciation schedules for residential and commercial property investors with similar nationwide service. Comparable business model, customer base, and fee structure to MCG.
• Washington Brown: Long-standing Australian quantity surveying firm focused on tax depreciation schedules for property investors. Overlaps directly with MCG on core residential and commercial depreciation services and accountant referral channels.
• Absolut Tax Depreciation: Australian tax depreciation schedule specialist serving residential and commercial investors. Competes head-to-head with MCG on per-property pricing, accountant referrals, and ATO-compliant reporting.

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with Australian cost management practice providing quantity surveying, cost planning, and expert advisory. Competes with MCG for large commercial cost consulting engagements.
• Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB): International construction cost consultancy with Australian operations providing quantity surveying, cost planning, and project monitoring. Comparable to MCG's construction cost estimating and DA cost plan services for large developments.
• Altus Group: Global commercial real estate consulting and cost advisory firm providing construction cost consulting, tax depreciation, and insurance valuations. Overlaps with MCG's enterprise construction cost consulting and commercial depreciation services.
• WT Partnership: Australian cost consultancy and quantity surveying firm serving developers, financiers, and government on major construction projects. Overlaps with MCG's enterprise construction cost consulting and feasibility work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MCGQS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJl6z3JIPiGqLmKQATlpRwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcgqs.com.au%2F
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcgqs.com.au%2F
• Instagraminstagram.com/gearedforgrowth

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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