Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Hosted by Mike Mortlock

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Aug 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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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.

July 30, 2026Episode 34535 min

Ep. 345: The Confidence Problem in Today's Property Market, with Zoran Solano

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Zoran Solano, Managing Director of Hot Property Buyers Agency, who works on the front line representing both investors and owner-occupiers in a market that's historically favoured sellers. But right now, something's changed. Zoran shares what he's seeing in real time, from falling buyer confidence to the surprising opportunities emergin g beneath the surface.

July 23, 2026Episode 34429 min

Ep. 344: The Post-Budget Investor Playbook, with Ben Plohl

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Ben Plohl, founder of BFP Property Group and a seasoned property investor with over 20 years of experience buying real estate across Australia. With the dust settling after the Federal Budget, Ben shares what's really happening on the ground, and how investors are being forced to rethink their strategies in a cash flow-constrained environment.

July 15, 2026Episode 34356 min

Ep. 343: Where The Smart Investors Are Moving Now, with Joe Tucker

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Joe Tucker, Director and Head of Research at Property Principles, one of Australia's leading buyers agencies specialising in residential and commercial property investing. Joe brings a front-line view of what's actually happening in the market right now, from investor hesitation post-budget to the surprising pockets of opportunity e merging across different price points.

July 8, 2026Episode 34227 min

Ep. 342: The New Property Rules That Buyers Need To Know Now, with Jessica Giandomenico

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jessica Giandomenico, founder of Vesta Buyer's Agency, who helps everyday Australians navigate the property market with clarity and confidence. With major Federal Budget changes now locked in, the property landscape has shifted fast. From investor hesitation to renewed opportunity for owner-occupiers, Jessica shares what she's seeing on the ground in Brisbane and Toowoomba, and what it means for buyers right now.

July 1, 2026Episode 34142 min

Ep. 341: The Truth About "Higher Than Average Growth" Locations, with Dr. Mat Djolic

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Dr. Mat Djolic , co-founder of HtAG Analytics, a SaaS platform helping investors and property professionals identify Higher Than Average Growth locations using data-driven insights. With major policy changes creating uncertainty across the Australian property landscape, Mat unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface and why, despite all the noise, the fundamentals that drive growth haven't changed.

June 24, 2026Episode 34030 min

Ep. 340: Why Less Competition is Scaring Buyers Away, with Lauren Jones

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Lauren Jones, Principal of Lauren Jones Buyers Agents and a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA®), with extensive experience across real estate and financial services. Lauren breaks down what she's seeing firsthand on why buyers are hesitating despite improved conditions, where real opportunities are emerging , and how investor sentiment has dramatically shifted since the latest budget.

June 16, 2026Episode 33940 min

Ep. 339: The Budget Shock No One Modeled Properly, with Veronica Morgan

n this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Veronica Morgan, property expert, co-founder of Home Buyer Academy, Preferential, and founder of the Buyers Agent Mentoring Program, who has been at the forefront of buyer advocacy and industry reform in Australia. With deep insight into the Sydney market and a national perspective, Veronica unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface of Australia's property market following the latest federal budget. While headlines suggest stability, the reality on the ground tells a very different story, one driven by falling confidence, policy uncertainty, and shifting buyer behaviour .

June 9, 2026Episode 33841 min

Ep. 338: Why Removing Negative Gearing Hits Beginners The Hardest, with Munzurul Khan

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Munzurul Khan, Chairman at KHI Partners and a seasoned advisor to investors and business owners with decades of experience navigating tax policy and market cycles. With major proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, the conversation explores what these shifts really mean, not just in theory, but in practice for everyday investors. Munzurul brings a rare long-term perspective, having witnessed similar policy movements dating back to the 1980s, and explains why this moment feels fundamentally different.