In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock sits down with Matt Knight, property strategist and founder of Precium, to explore how the property market has transformed post-COVID—particularly along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales. 

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difference between desktop and full valuations, how risks are assessed, and why certain features (like flood zones or outdated imagery) can significantly impact lending outcomes.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.