Ep.275: Pioneering a Shared Equity Funds Based Approach to Residential Housing, with Evan Thornley
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
Release Date: 01/15/2025
Ep. 289: How Interest Rates, Lending & Policy Shape Property Investment, with Chris Bates
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 288: Setting The Right Strategy For Your Property Journey And Why It Matters with Azeem Rahman
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 287: How Valuation Insights Drive Better Property Deals with Joel Moffat
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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difference between desktop and full valuations, how risks are assessed, and why certain features (like flood zones or outdated imagery) can significantly impact lending outcomes.
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Ep. 286: Building A Solid Property Portfolio for Long Term Wealth with Eric Le Tran
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 285: The Whirlwind Perth Market and Where To From Here With Janine Leafe
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep.284: How Rohit Gehlot Built His Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep.283: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Property Investment, with Julian Khursigara
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep.282: An Investor’s Guide to Residential and Commercial Investing, with Brendan Colley
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock takes a slightly different approach, welcoming successful investor and podcast listener Brendan Colley to the conversation. With a strong background in accounting and finance, along with a proven track record in property investment, Brendan shares a unique perspective and valuable insights that even the most seasoned investors will find beneficial.
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Ep.281: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Melbourne, with Dawn Fouhy
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Dawn Fouhy, Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the Melbourne property market and assess its potential as Australia’s next investment hotspot.
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Ep.280: Buying Property in Your Self-Managed Super Fund, with Oliver Jackson
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Oliver Jackson, Buyer’s Agent and Director at Living Property, to dive into the intricacies of purchasing property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF)—with a special focus on renovating for profit.
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Evan Thornley, CEO of Longview and a recognised leader in residential property buying and management. Evan is dedicated to addressing Australia’s housing challenges, and in this episode, he shares Longview’s innovative approach to shared equity and funds-based property investment.