Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

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.

In this 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.

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 emerging beneath the surface.

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.