Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Dean Frith, lawyer and partner at Baker Love Lawyers, the Hunter Region's oldest and most trusted law firms. With decades of experience reviewing commercial property contracts and leases, Dean shares why the legal documents behind a commercial property can be just as important as the physical asset itself.

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.

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

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Emilio Martinez, Brisbane Buyers Agent at Setlr 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.

In 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this 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.