Ep. 326: Is the Property Market Ready for Inflation, Oil Shocks & Rate Hikes? with Evan Lucas
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
Release Date: 03/12/2026
Ep. 327: Why Buying in “Hot Markets” is Costing You More Than You Think with Scott Aggett
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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...
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Ep. 326: Is the Property Market Ready for Inflation, Oil Shocks & Rate Hikes? with Evan Lucas
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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?
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Ep. 325: The Property Tax Traps Costing Investors Thousands, with Jen Richardson
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 324: Why ‘Where’s the Next Hotspot?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask, with Brett Warren
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 323: What 16 Years in Ballarat Teaches You About Today’s Boom, with Cate Bakos
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 322: How AI is Changing the Way Property Is Bought in Australia, with Kent Lardner
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 321: The Uncomfortable Truth About Modern Property Investing, with Goose McGrath
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 320: The Reason High-income Earners Are Choosing to Rent Instead of Buy, with Patrick Noll
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 319: The Strategy Smart Investors Use Instead of Chasing Hotspots, with Jo Agresta
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
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Ep. 318: Why Some Buyer’s Agents Get Investors Into Trouble and How to Avoid It, with Julie Crockett
Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast
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.
info_outlineIn 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?