Geared For Growth Property Investing Podcast

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. 

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Manoj Sahare, founder and buyer’s agent at Key2Dreamz, who’s built an impressive $12 million property portfolio over 25 years — beginning from a humble one-bedroom flat.  

In this episode of Geared for Growth, host Mike Mortlock sits down with well-known property market analyst John Lindeman, to explore how Australia's property landscape is shifting beneath our feet.

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.