Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with property research veteran Terry Ryder — the founder of Hotspotting and a respected voice in Australian real estate since the 1980s. With decades of experience cutting through the noise, Terry brings a sharp lens to the current landscape: from the media's obsession with interest rates to the real dynamics driving growth in regional and outer capital city markets. 

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with Michael Kowalczyk — a savvy investor and founder of Tailored Property — about the wins, mistakes, and mindset shifts that shaped his journey toward financial freedom. 

Host Mike Mortlock is joined by Chris Bates, Co-Founder of Alcove and one of Australia's leading mortgage advisors, to unpack the shifting landscape of lending, interest rates, and investor sentiment in 2025. Chris brings his frontline experience to the table, sharing how borrowers are reacting to recent rate cuts, why buyer confidence is still uneven, and how high serviceability buffers are reshaping what's possible for both homeowners and investors.

Host Mike Mortlock is joined by Azeem Rahman, a property investor who brings a refreshingly honest and reflective perspective to the show. Unlike many guests, Azeem isn't a buyer's agent or property professional — he's a self-directed investor who started in his early 20s with no real plan, just a deposit and ambition. Now, nearly a decade later, he shares how a lack of strategy led to costly mistakes and missed opportunities.

Host Mike Mortlock is joined by Joel Moffat, a former bank valuer turned buyer's agent, who shares how his background in property valuation gives him a unique edge in today's market. Joel lifts the curtain on how valuations work inside one of the Big Four banks — including the difference between desktop and full valuations, how risks are assessed, and why certain features (like flood zones or outdated imagery) can significantly impact lending outcomes.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Eric le Tran, a thoughtful and strategic property investor who has built an impressive portfolio of seven investment properties worth nearly $5 million — all within a relatively short timeframe. Eric's journey is a masterclass in learning from missteps, staying disciplined, and approaching property investment with data, clarity, and humility.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Perth-based Senior Mortgage Broker, Janine Leafe, to dissect the city's booming property market. With Perth experiencing a 19% price surge in 2024, they explore the drivers behind this rapid growth and what lies ahead.

In this inspiring episode, Mike dives deep into the incredible journey of Rohit, a property investor who moved to Australia from India in 2017 with just $7,000 and a dream. What followed was a bold leap into the unknown, a relentless pursuit of growth, and the building of a multimillion-dollar property portfolio—now spanning 11 properties worth over $10.5 million.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Julian from Search Party Property to discuss the evolving property investment landscape in Australia. They explore the rapid rise of buyer's agents, emerging market trends, and key strategies for investors to navigate 2025 successfully.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock takes a slightly different approach, welcoming successful investor and podcast listener Brendan Colley to the conversation. With a strong background in accounting and finance, along with a proven track record in property investment, Brendan shares a unique perspective and valuable insights that even the most seasoned investors will find beneficial.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Dawn Fouhy, Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the Melbourne property market and assess its potential as Australia's next investment hotspot.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Oliver Jackson, Buyer's Agent and Director at Living Property, to dive into the intricacies of purchasing property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF)—with a special focus on renovating for profit.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Economic Futurist, keynote speaker, and author of Mind Over Money – Why Understanding Your Money Behaviour Will Improve Your Financial Freedom, Evan Lucas. Earlier this year, Evan joined the show to discuss how human behaviour influences property investing. Now, he returns to dive deeper into the key factors shaping today's market.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back one of the show's original guests, Patrick Mears. As an experienced Property Manager and owner of Maitland-based Rubix Realty Australia, Patrick shares his insights into what defines success in property management and explores the true value of exceptional property management beyond everyday tasks.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Evan Lucas, Economic Futurist, keynote speaker, and author of Mind Over Money – Why Understanding Your Money Behaviour Will Improve Your Financial Freedom. Together, they explore the macroeconomic factors shaping the current property market, including the root causes of the rental affordability crisis, lessons from the COVID era, and the outlook for inflation and interest rates.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Dean Pinter, an experienced Buyer's Agent and owner of Newcastle Property Advisory, for an in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of buying property at auction. Dean shares invaluable advice for first-time bidders, ensuring they are well-prepared before stepping into the auction room.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Evan Thornley, CEO of Longview and a recognised leader in residential property buying and management. Evan is dedicated to addressing Australia's housing challenges, and in this episode, he shares Longview's innovative approach to shared equity and funds-based property investment.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with James Fitzgerald, Managing Director of the JLF Group of companies, including Custodian Wealthbuilders. This business is dedicated to educating and empowering Australians to achieve financial independence through residential property investment.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matt Knight, a seasoned Buyer's Agent with over a decade of experience at Precium, to discuss the property market dynamics in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined once again by Bushy Martin—Founder of KnowHow Property Finance and host of the Get Invested podcast—for part two of a deep dive into the Australian property market.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Bushy Martin - Founder of KnowHow Property Finance and host of the Get Invested podcast - for the first part of a two-part series reflecting on the highs and lows of the Australian property market in 2024.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Dean Pinter, an experienced Buyer's Agent and owner of Newcastle Property Advisory, to explore the advantages of working with a reputable Buyer's Agent, especially one with a comprehensive understanding of the sales side of property transactions. 

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Kent Lardner, Property Data Analyst and Founder of SuburbTrends, to explore the challenges of relying on common filters when analysing property data.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Australia's leading property analyst and Managing Director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley. They dive into the role of mindset in property investing and explore how the right mindset can be developed.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back property investor and founder of Game Plans and Homefront.today, Jordan de Jong, to discuss his latest ventures and insights in the property industry.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, to dive into the essentials of long-term wealth creation and why it's crucial to have a clear strategy for your financial goals.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by returning guest and podcast favourite, Pete Wargent, for a deep dive into Australia's current economic conditions and their influence on the property market.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with Darren Venter, Buyers Agent and Director of The Investors Agency and Strat Prop, about the distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar property markets in real estate investing.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Nicola McDougall, Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to discuss the results of the 2024 Annual Investor Survey.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Dawn Fouhy, Buyers Agent and Founder/Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the current property market with a focus on Melbourne. Dawn shares her unique approach to guiding clients on their property journeys, drawing from her personal experiences.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Property Coach and Buyer's Agent, John Pidgeon, to discuss his passion for educating people about property and making a real impact on his clients' lives.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock continues his conversation with Manoj Abichandani, discussing the role of super funds in building intergenerational wealth. This week they turn their attention to commercial property and the relative returns of commercial versus residential investment.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) expert Manoj Abichandani to explore the role of super funds in building intergenerational wealth.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Jay Anderson for the second part of their discussion on building an optimal property portfolio. Jay is the Director and owner of Jay Andersen Property and in this conversation, the focus shifts to commercial property, as Mike and Jay delve into the factors that make this sector a compelling investment opportunity.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Scott Aggett, the Founder of Hello Haus and a seasoned property negotiator, for part two of their candid discussion on the current state of the Buyer's Agents model in the Australian property market.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Scott Aggett, the Founder of Hello Haus and an expert property negotiator, for the first part of an unfiltered discussion on the current state of the Buyer's Agents model in the Australian property market.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Property Strategist and Buyers Agent Jay Anderson. Together Mike and Jay delve into building a property portfolio from the ground up and consider the steps to take to create true passive income.

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Casey Taylor, Managing Director and Lead Buyer's Agent at Taylored Property Wealth, to discuss navigating the current property market and how buyers are reacting to uncertainty regarding interest rates and property prices. They also shine a spotlight on the outlook for Brisbane which has performed exceptionally well in recent times. 

In this special episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Jeremy Iannuzzelli for a timely webinar focussed on crucial tax season tips for your investment property. As the Founding Partner of KHI Partners and a dedicated property investor, Jeremy is well-equipped to explain the main criteria flagged by the ATO, and in this conversation provides valuable insights and templates to help you pull together all the information you need to seamlessly prepare for your accountant.  

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with CEO and Founder of Living Property, Oliver Jackson, about whether there's still money to be made from renovations and the benefits of investing in property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF).

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock is joined by Chris Clarke, Founder of Sydney-based Clarke Buyers Agents, to discuss the ever-evolving Sydney market. They delve into the disparity between median prices for houses and units and the likely impact of the anticipated intergenerational transfer of wealth.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock interviews successful property investor and Founder of Abel Property Buyers, Mark Abel. Mike discusses with Mark his property journey, from his roots in rural Queensland to building a national portfolio and now helping others achieve financial freedom.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Cate Bakos and Pete Wargent, to discuss their new book “The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing – Mastering the Skills to Invest Wisely in Property”.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Bill Childs, a successful property investor and mortgage broker with Limitless Lending Group. They explore the current challenges in the property market and how Bill overcame these obstacles to build an impressive multi-property portfolio.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Jake Stojcevski, owner of The Renters Agent based in Sydney. Together, they delve into the dynamics of the current rental sector in Australia, offering insights for both investors and renters on navigating the rental market effectively.

Mike Mortlock is joined by his business partner and co-founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors, Marty Sadlier, to delve into the pressing issue of under-insurance in Australia and its profound impact on Australians' ability to recover from disasters.

In this episode, Mike teams up with Peter who starts by outlining the role of the Proptech Association in uniting property technology companies, allowing them to share ideas and collaborate. Given his leading role in the proptech sector, Peter has unique insights into the growing influence of AI. He encourages listeners to embrace generative AI and explore its potential to boost productivity.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike sits down with Ashleigh Goodchild, the founder of several Perth-based property companies including Property Profiling Perth and Soco Realty. Together, they discuss the current state of the Perth property market and the importance of engaging an experienced property manager prior to purchasing an investment property.

Mike collaborates with Melissa Barlas, Founder and Director of Conveyed, a property law firm based in Melbourne. Together, they delve into the often overlooked realm of property conveyancing and the underappreciated role of conveyancers in the process.

In this instalment of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike teams up with Max Jennings, a remarkable property investor, who at the age of 21, has already built an impressive property portfolio and is just getting started. Max shares his captivating story and offers invaluable advice on getting ahead in the property game, regardless of your age and background. 

Mike teams up with mortgage broker and Founder of Freedom Funding, Richard Morgan, to delve into a timely and enlightening conversation regarding the lending market's current state and the potential impacts of the forthcoming 2025 federal election on property dynamics and the housing affordability crisis.