Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

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 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, Jordan 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 Aggett, Australia'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?

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jen Richardson, Founder of 123 Financial Group and a specialist in helping business owners and individuals build wealth through financial literacy and strategic tax planning. With a client base split evenly between small businesses and individuals, Jen brings a unique perspective to property investing, one grounded in accuracy, strategy, and long-term thinking rather than chasing the biggest tax refund.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, a leading buyer's agent who helps property investors and home buyers cut through the noise and build real, long-term wealth. Brett brings a refreshingly honest take on what's really driving property growth right now, from Brisbane's massive run, to Melbourne's long period of underperformance, and why chasing "hotspots" can be a dangerous game for everyday investors.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Cate Bakos, Buyer's Agent, Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) and 2025 Chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Cate shares what she's seeing on the ground as volume buyer's agents flood regional markets, how investor-driven demand can distort pricing in lower price brackets, and why some of the most popular "hotspot" suburbs may actually carry higher risk than buyers realise.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Kent Lardner, a housing market analyst with over 25 years' experience studying Australia's property cycles, risks, affordability pressures, and structural imbalances. Kent has spent decades pulling apart what really drives property performance and now he's at the coalface of how AI and data are being used to transform how buyers' agents find, assess, and price properties.

In this special long episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Goose McGrath, Co-Founder and CEO of Dashdot, one of Australia's fastest-growing property portfolio growth firms. Together, Mike and Goose unpack how technology, capital flows,and financialisation have reshaped property markets, shortened market cycles, and changed what "good strategy" actually means. They explore the rise of large buyer organisations, the dangers of speed-driven investing, and why trust, clarity, and long-term thinking matter more than chasing hotspots.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Patrick Noll, mortgage broker and Founder & Director of Runestone Finance, who specialises in helping young professionals build wealth through property investing. Mike and Patrick unpack the uncomfortable reality that even top-1% incomes don't always make buying your dream home a smart financial move.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jo Agresta, Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Abodey, and former buyer's advocate with over a decade in the property industry. In a world obsessed with "hotspots" and headline suburbs, Jo explains why chasing hype is one of the biggest mistakes investors make and how the real opportunity lies in understanding strategy, timing, and the early "green shoots" that signal future growth before the media catches on.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Julie Crockett, founder of Australian Property Investment Solutions and one of Australia's most experienced buyer's agents working exclusively with investors. She cuts through some of the biggest myths in the buyer's agent space, from the rise of so-called "data-driven" agents to the real value of boots-on-the-ground due diligence.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Heather Jordan, Founder and Director of Money Wise Wealth Co. Heather brings a rare blend of skills to the table, a corporate accountant turned property flipper, property tax specialist, and educator helping everyday Australians build wealth through smart, structured renovation projects.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Richard Crabb, Founder and Managing Director of the ASPIRE Property Advisor Network. With decades of experience helping Australians build sustainable portfolios, Richard has become a leading voice in raising professional standards across the property advisory industry. Richard brings a refreshingly grounded view on what it means to guide investors: cutting through sales-driven models, breaking down misconceptions, and explaining why so many investors still struggle to break past their first or second property.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Terry Ryder, Founder of Hotspotting.com.au and one of Australia's longest-serving property researchers. With more than four decades analysing markets, Terry brings unmatched depth on what actually drives property growth, far beyond the usual headlines and hype.

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Oliver Jackson, Director of Living Property. Oliver brings years of hands-on experience in sourcing, renovating, and transforming undervalued properties in competitive markets and he joins Mike for a brutally honest conversation about the real economics behind flipping versus renovating and holding.