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.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Rishi Bajaj, Director of InvestVise and a property strategist helping clients build high-return portfolios that thrive even in shifting economic conditions. Rishi brings a wealth of lived experience, from buying his first property during the GFC, to building a multi-country portfolio, to guiding everyday Australians through the overwhelm of investing. His story is full of setbacks, lessons, and wins that shape how he helps clients today.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Aidan Devine, National Real Estate Editor for News Corp, overseeing real estate content across major Australian mastheads including news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and syndicated content shared via realestate.com.au. Aidan explains the real process behind deciding what becomes news, the responsibility to maintain credibility, and how journalists navigate data, sources, and audience engagement.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Tom Haigh, Licensed Buyers Agent with 17 years of experience in the property space. He shares how the motivation behind property investment is evolving, moving beyond personal wealth and early retirement goals to a more profound "why": securing a future for the next generation.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Marty Sadlier, Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors, to unpack the full lifecycle of a construction project through the eyes of a quantity surveyor.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Kent Lardner, one of Australia's most respected experts in property data and analytics to unpack his latest research project, a deep dive into the four lifestyle pillars that define Australia's most resilient property markets.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Dr. Mat Djolic, co-founder of HtAG Analytics to unpack how data can actually be used to understand property markets, not just for the short-term "hotspot" hype, but to build sustainable, long-term strategies.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Bill Childs, Director at Limitless Lending Group, to talk about the realities of trust lending, serviceability, and what really drives property portfolio growth.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jeremy Iannuzzelli, a highly credentialed accountant and property investor with over 16 years of experience advising small to medium enterprises and property investors. With property investors constantly bombarded by conflicting advice, clickbait ads, and "magic" strategies, Jeremy unpacks the realities behind tax structures, trusts, and borrowing capacity.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Ashish Malhotra, Founder of Auswide Buyers Agency and a trusted partner in helping Australians secure their dream homes and achieve financial freedom through strategic property investment.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Melinda Jennison, Managing Director of Streamline Property Buyers and a leading expert in Brisbane's real estate market. With the 2032 Olympics on the horizon, Brisbane is firmly on the radar for property investors and homeowners alike. But beyond the hype, what are the real fundamentals driving the city's growth?
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jarrad Mahon, experienced property investor, selling agent, and award-winning property manager, known as the "go-to" for Perth property strategies.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Andy Reid, speaker, coach, author, and one of Melbourne's most recognisable auctioneers. With his trademark energy and candid insight, Andy shares what really goes on behind the gavel and why auctions are as much about psychology as they are about numbers.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Tim Brown, Founder of The Charleston Group, former soldier, and everyday Aussie who built a multimillion-dollar property portfolio on an average income through discipline and grit.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Bushy Martin, one of Australia's top property investment experts, author, and commentator. Known for his straight-talking approach, Bushy dives into one of the hottest topics in investing right now: the rise of special purpose vehicle (SPV) trusts and the promise of "infinite borrowing power."
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matt Sharp, Founder & Director of Sharp Property Buyers and The Central Coast's Most Highly Rated Buyers Agent.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Claire Corby, founder of Capital Buyers Agency and Australian Buyer's Agent of the Year 2021. Claire brings her sharp insights into the Canberra property market — a place often misunderstood, yet incredibly stable and nuanced.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Nick Melrose, founder of ScaleApp, the proptech platform shaking up how Australians plan, model, and scale their property journeys.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Brett Warren, National Director and Property Strategist at Metropole Group. With decades of experience helping clients secure A-grade homes and investment-grade properties, Brett offers a data-driven yet practical take on today's shifting market.
In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Kieran Clair, seasoned property journalist, editor, and co-founder of Bricks & Mortar Media to look into the rise of click-driven content, the decline of investigative reporting, and how financial pressures are reshaping what gets published, and what gets left out.