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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Andy Reid, real estate coach and auctioneer who spends his days at the coalface, watching buyer and seller behaviour play out in real time. This conversation dives into the psychology driving today's property market, where sentiment, not fundamentals, is shaping outcomes. Andy unpacks why buyers are waiting for signals that never come, how "analysis paralysis" is costing people real opportunities, and why the current market might actually be more balanced than people think.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Adrian Trimboli, Co-Founder & Director of Fresh Start Advisory. Adrian's journey into property investing didn't start with success, it started with mistakes. From buying a poorly selected apartment at 18 to experiencing multiple early setbacks, his story is one many investors can relate to but few openly share . What followed, however, was a complete shift in strategy, mindset, and execution that led to building a multi- million dollar portfolio and helping over a thousand Australians do the same.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Simon Pressley, Head of Property Market Research at Propertyology and one of Australia's most outspoken voices on property fundamentals. Fresh off the back of the Federal Budget, Simon cuts through the noise to challenge the idea that policy changes meaningfully shift long-term property outcomes. Instead, he reframes the conversation entirely, arguing that most investors are focusing on the wrong drivers altogether.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Joey Croke, a young property investor and founder of proptech platform Arqelo, who turned an early financial setback into a fast-scaling property portfolio. Most investors never recover from a six-figure loss, especially not in their early 20s. But Joey's story flips that narrative.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Frank Ambesi , Co-Founder of Fresh Start Advisory, who is on a mission to make property investing accessible to all Australians. With market uncertainty dominating headlines, from inflation to global conflict, many investors are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for clarity. But as Frank explains, uncertainty has always been part of the cycle. And history tells a very different story to what the media suggests.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Lachlan O'Connell , buyers agent and owner of O'Connell Buyers Advocate. Victoria hasn't exactly been the investor darling in recent years. With rising land taxes, tighter regulations, and stronger performance elsewhere, many wrote it off entirely. But beneath the surface, something very different has been unfolding.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jordan De Jong, founder of Gameplans and one of the sharpest minds at the intersection of property investing, data, and AI. With access to transactions from over 550+ buyer's agents, roughly 67% of the market, J ordan brings a rare, behind-the-scenes view of how Australians are actually investing right now.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brooke Juracic , Managing Director of Gold Coast Wealth and a lending specialist with over 12 years of experience across residential, SMSF, commercial, and development finance. With SMSF property investing gaining traction and lending becoming increasingly complex, Brooke unpacks what's really happening behind the scenes and why many investors are getting it wrong.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matthew Hughes, Managing Director of Capital Property Advisory and board member of PIPA. Matthew brings a sharp, data-driven perspective to today's property market, cutting through the noise of short-term gains and hype-driven investing. With Perth continuing its strong run and other markets showing signs of transition, the conversation dives into what actually drives long-term outperformance.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Riley Jan, Financial Adviser for property investors and busy professionals, and Partner at Cruz Financial Planning. With a background in law and deep experience in financial planning, he brings a structured, holistic approach to property investing that goes far beyond simply "buying the next deal."
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Scott Agge tt , Au stralia's leading property negotiator, founder of Green Shoots Property, and one of the country's most experienced and trusted property experts. Scott brings decades of experience from both sides of the transaction. over 4,000 property deals as a real estate agent and now as a buyer's agent focused on negotiation and strategy. In this conversation, he pulls back the curtain on how property markets really work, and why the biggest opportunities often exist before they become obvious to the public.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Evan Lucas, economic futurist, keynote speaker, media commentator, and bestselling author of Mind Over Money. Evan returns to the podcast to unpack what has already been a volatile and eventful start to 2026. From global geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions to stubbornly high inflation and the possibility of further interest rate hikes, the economic landscape is shifting rapidly. But what does it all mean for property investors?
