In property, you need a great team of professionals around you. I call them your A-team. And one of the most important members of my A-team is a great quantity surveyor. They keep a keen eye on your project finances by creating tax depreciation schedules and replacement cost estimations for insurance purposes.

As number crunchers, quantity surveyors are typically a dry bunch, but Mike Mortlock is an exception. A former Olympic distance triathlete, he's a passionate property person with a great sense of humour. I hope you enjoy this episode of Small Talk Big Ideas!