Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Hosted by Mike Mortlock

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Oct 2026

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Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.

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October 21, 2026Episode 35541 min

Ep. 355: Is New Zealand the Next Move for Australian Property Investors?, with Hadley Nightingale

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Hadley Nightingale, Founder of New Zealand Property Buyers Ltd, to explore the opportunities and risks facing Australian investors looking to buy property across the Tasman. Having experienced the consequences of his own early property investment mistake, Hadley brings a practical perspective to navigating the New Zealand market and helping investors make more informed, strategic decisions.

October 14, 2026Episode 35436 min

Ep. 354: Where Smart Property Investors Are Looking While Everyone Else Waits, with Matt Sharp

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matt Sharp, Founder of Sharp Property Buyers and the Central Coast's Most Highly Rated Buyers Agent, to unpack where the opportunities lie in Australia's property market following the Federal Budget. With negative headlines dominating the conversation and investors reassessing their strategies, Matt shares what he's seeing on the ground and why a national market narrative doesn't tell the whole story

October 7, 2026Episode 35335 min

Ep. 353: Why Brisbane Still Has Room To Grow, with Emilio Martinez

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Emilio Martinez, Brisbane Buyers Agent at S etlr Buyers Agency, to unpack what's really happening in Brisbane's property market and where buyers may still find opportunity despite rising rates, affordability pressures and a more cautious market.

September 30, 2026Episode 35238 min

Ep. 352: What Comes Next If The Old Investing Playbook Is Dead, with Riley Jan

I n this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Riley Jan, Financial Adviser for High Income Earners & Busy Professionals and Director at Firstlight Financial Planning, to unpack what the latest tax and investment changes really mean for property investors. With negative gearing and CGT settings changing, the role property plays in an investment portfolio is shifting. Riley explains why property now needs to stand on its own merits, why cash flow has become structurally important for investors, and why chasing high-yield properties at the expense of long-term growth can create a very different problem down the track.

September 23, 2026Episode 35138 min

Ep. 351: Why Chasing High-Yield Property Could Cost You Long-Term Growth, with Julian Khursigara

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Julian Khursigara, Chief Executive Officer of Search Party Property, to unpack what the latest changes to the property investing landscape actually mean for investors, and where the opportunities may still lie.

September 16, 2026Episode 35042 min

Ep. 350: How Investors Should Respond in the Changing Property Market, with Pete Wargent

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Pete Wargent, Co-founder of AllenWargent Property Buyers, property market analyst, finance author and long-time property investor. Mike and Pete unpack what is happening in the Australian property market as higher interest rates, housing tax changes, construction costs, rental pressures and changing buyer sentiment all collide.

September 11, 2026Episode 34936 min

Ep. 349: Why Residential Investors Are Moving Into Commercial Property, with Joshua Barnes

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Joshua Barnes, Commercial/Industrial Specialist at MOVABLE Commercial, to unpack why more residential property investors are turning their attention to commercial real estate.

September 3, 2026Episode 34833 min

Ep. 348: Stop Chasing Hotspots and Start Building a Strategy, with Lisa Happ

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Lisa Happ, Buyers Agent at Personalised Property Professionals, to unpack what property investors should be thinking about in the wake of the latest Budget changes. With investor sentiment low and plenty of noise around changing tax rules, falling markets and the future of property investing, Lisa believes the fundamentals haven't changed: investors need a strategy, they need to understand their numbers, and they need the right team around them.

August 19, 2026Episode 34729 min

Ep. 347: Why Investors Are Looking to Granny Flats for Cash Flow, with Oliver Jackson

In t his episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Oliver Jackson, Director of Living Property, to unpack what investors should be thinking about in a rapidly changing property market. With borrowing capacity tightening, tax rules changing and cash flow becoming increasingly important, Oliver shares how he and his team are adapting their property strategies, and why granny flats are becoming an increasingly attractive option for investors looking to improve cash flow while still targeting long-term growth.

August 13, 2026Episode 34637 min

Ep. 346: New Builds or Established? Finding the Right Investment Strategy, with Scott Aggett

In t his episode Mike Mortlock is joined by Scott Aggett, Australia's Leading Property Negotiator and Founder of Green Shoots Property. Mike and Scott discuss the changing landscape for property investors following the government's changes to negative gearing and why Scott, who has traditionally been cautious about new builds, is now considering them as a viable strategy for some investors.

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