Free MCG calculators and lookup tools. Built by quantity surveyors, used by property investors, accountants, and brokers across Australia. No payment, no signup wall on most tools, instant results.
Each tool is purpose-built by MCG for a specific decision in the property investment lifecycle. Free to use, no payment, no friction.
Estimate your year-one tax depreciation deduction in seconds. Inputs: property type, build era, purchase price. Output: indicative year-one Division 40 + Division 43 deduction figure to take to your accountant.
Searchable, filterable table of 166 ATO Determination 2025 effective lives. Find any depreciable asset, see prime cost and diminishing value rates, export to CSV. Used by accountants, QSs, and investors.
Indicative $/sqm build cost ranges by state, property type, and build quality tier, drawn from MCG's quantity surveying engagements. For early-stage feasibility checks before a full preliminary cost plan.
Indicative 10-year capital works expenditure forecast for residential and small commercial properties. For strata, owners corporations and portfolio managers needing a starting point for sinking fund planning.
Indicative renovation cost estimator by scope (kitchen, bathroom, full reno) and quality tier, with depreciation impact built in. For investors testing whether a renovation makes sense before getting a formal cost plan.
NSW developer contribution levy explainer and reference. Understand which projects trigger Section 7.11 vs Section 7.12, how rates vary by council, and what the cost plan input means for your contribution.
Most online property calculators are generic. MCG's tools are calibrated against the firm's actual depreciation schedule, cost plan, and replacement cost engagements.
Built by registered quantity surveyors. Calibrated against MCG's actual client data sample (1,000+ properties).
No payment, no signup wall on most tools. Get an indicative answer in seconds. Use the tool, decide if you need MCG.
All tools provide indicative estimates only, not formal QS reports or tax advice. For the formal report (lender, council, ATO use), book MCG.
The tools give you an indicative answer. For a council-ready, lender-accepted, or ATO-compliant report, book MCG. Registered quantity surveyors and tax agents.