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Where we've shown up, quarter by quarter

Each quarter we round up MCG's media appearances. Use the archive to find Mike's commentary on a topic, or to get a sense of where MCG sits in the Australian property industry conversation.

Q3 2024 · 1 mention

Q3 2024 (Jul · Aug · Sep)

Insurance affordability and inflationary pressure on Australian mortgage holders, with MCG director Marty Sadlier the lead voice in major outlets.

  • Realestate.com.au · Daily Telegraph: Hidden 'villain' that could crush mortgage holders amid shock inflation
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Q2 2024 · 1 mention

Q2 2024 (Apr · May · Jun)

Featured Q2 2024 archive piece — broker-industry coverage of the year's emerging Australian property market trends.

  • Broker News: Key Australian property market trends of 2024
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Q1 2024 · 14 mentions

Q1 2024 (Jan · Feb · Mar)

A heavy quarter. Mike's appointment to the PIPA board, the Hardest Postcodes data drop, the Rising Tide of Unit Rents analysis, the Regional Sanctuaries paper, and the negative gearing policy debate.

  • Daily Telegraph · Courier Mail · Herald Sun: Where investors are getting 'enormous' tax breaks
  • 9News · 7NEWS: Hardest postcodes for rentals (broadcast)
  • Smart Property Investment: Year of the property investor + house/unit rent gap
  • Elite Agent: PIPA board appointment + regional sanctuaries
  • The Property Tribune: Negative gearing & CGT discount commentary
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Q4 2023 · 10 mentions

Q4 2023 (Oct · Nov · Dec)

WA's emergence as the leading state for property investment, vacancy rate pressure, the rise of remote investing, the IPA National Congress, and clean-energy property value commentary.

  • The West Australian · Elite Agent: East Coast investors rushing to WA
  • Domain · AllHomes: The case for regional property investment
  • Brisbane Times: Perth vacancy rate warning
  • Mortgage Business · Broker News: Land tax discount calls + remote investing doubles
  • Public Accountant: IPA National Congress coverage
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Each quarter detailed below. Older quarters available on request · contact MCG.

Q3 2024 · July, August & September 2024

Insurance affordability and inflationary pressure on Australian mortgage holders dominated MCG's Q3 commentary, with director Marty Sadlier the lead voice in major outlets.

Q3 2024 archive · request additional Q3 2024 mentions from MCG.

Q2 2024 · April, May & June 2024

Featured Q2 2024 archive piece — broker industry coverage of the year's emerging Australian property market trends.

Q2 2024 archive · request additional Q2 2024 mentions from MCG.

Q1 2024 · January, February & March 2024

A heavy quarter for MCG and Mike Mortlock across Australian property and broker media. Major themes: Mike's appointment to the PIPA board, the Hardest Postcodes data drop, the Rising Tide of Unit Rents analysis, the Regional Sanctuaries paper, and the Federal Government's negative gearing policy debate.

Q1 2024 archive · 14 mentions across print, online, podcast and broadcast.

Q4 2023 · October, November & December 2023

A strong quarter for MCG across Australian property and broker media. Major themes: WA's emergence as the leading state for property investment, vacancy rate pressure, the rise of remote investing, the IPA National Congress, and clean-energy property value commentary.

Q4 2023 archive · 10 mentions across print, online and broadcast.

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Need a quantity surveyor commentator?

Mike Mortlock is available for property, tax depreciation, build cost, planning, insurance and rental market commentary. Co-founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors, registered tax agent, AIQS Advisory Board, PIPA Board, host of the Geared for Growth podcast. Based in Newcastle NSW with availability for in-studio, remote, and recorded interviews Australia-wide.

Press contact: contact@mcgqs.com.au · 1300 795 170

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