Join property investor John Pidgeon and independent buyer's advocate Emily Wallace as they explore all things property. Whether you're an aspiring investor, home buyer or simply have a keen interest in property, they're here to empower you with the knowledge you need to take the next step. Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.
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Ep. 269: The Danger of Property Filters in Analysing Data, with Kent Lardner
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Kent Lardner, Property Data Analyst and Founder of SuburbTrends, to explore the challenges of relying on common filters when analysing property data.
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645 styling your home to sell, investment loans, commercial property, houses vs units + more
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In today's episode John and Emily answer a mixed bag of questions - touching on: 👉🏻 is it worth styling your home before selling it? 👉 considerations for servicing investment loans 👉🏼 is it generally good to buy and sell in the same market? 👉🏽 comparing houses vs units for capital growth 👉🏾 and investing in commercial property Need a property profe…
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Ep.268: Mindset Matters: Navigating Property Investment, with Simon Pressley
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined once again by Australia’s leading property analyst and Managing Director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley. They dive into the role of mindset in property investing and explore how the right mindset can be developed.…
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644 buying my first home or investment property (clarity call with Tayla)
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Tayla is 27 and wants to know what it will take to purchase her first home on the NSW Central Coast. In this live clarity call, John Pidgeon from this is property and mortgage broker Genevieve Fordham from Sphere Home Loans help Tayla crunch the numbers to figure out what she can afford to buy as either a first home or investment property. Want cla…
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643 building & pest inspections: what buyers need to know
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A good building and pest report can save you from costly surprises before you purchase your new home. In this episode, Em chats with Phil Guildea from Buy Wise Inspections about the ins and outs of building and pest inspections, touching on how to choose a reliable inspector, the importance of thorough reports, defects and issues like mould, asbest…
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Ep.267: Setting The Right Game Plan For a Successful Property Portfolio, with Jordan De Jong
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back property investor and founder of Game Plans and Homefront.today, Jordan de Jong, to discuss his latest ventures and insights in the property industry.
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Ep.266: The Difference Between Property Investing and Creating Long Term Wealth, with Brett Warren
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Brett Warren, Director at Metropole Property Strategists, to dive into the essentials of long-term wealth creation and why it’s crucial to have a clear strategy for your financial goals.
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642 building our dream home (John interview's his wife, Amy)
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In this episode John sits down with his wife, Amy Pidgeon, to talk about the journey of building their dream home. From the initial vision shaped by Amy’s lifelong passion for homes to navigating the challenges of custom builds, Amy unpacks the process of their knock-down rebuild experience. She shares the choices she made when it came to balancing…
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Ep.265: The Australian Economy and its Impact on the Property Sector, with Pete Wargent
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by returning guest and podcast favourite, Pete Wargent, for a deep dive into Australia’s current economic conditions and their influence on the property market.
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641 negotiating your next investment property
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In this episode, John chats with Marcus Davidson, buyer's agent at Envisage Property. John and Marcus dive into the ins and outs of negotiating your next investment property—from understanding market trends and comparable sales to building rapport with agents and getting the best terms for your deal. Whether you're an experienced investor or a firs…
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Ep.264: The Difference Between White-Collar and Blue-Collar Investing, with Darren Venter
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with Darren Venter, Buyers Agent and Director of The Investors Agency and Strat Prop, about the distinctions between white-collar and blue-collar property markets in real estate investing.
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There's A LOT that goes into purchasing a home so if you're feeling overwhelmed with the idea or process of it - you're not alone! In today's episode Emily walks through the key stages of purchasing a home along with some tips and bits of advice from her experience as a professional buyer's advocate. Need a property professional in your corner? Che…
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Ep.131: Insights From the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Survey, with Nicola McDougall
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In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Nicola McDougall, Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to discuss the results of the 2024 Annual Investor Survey.
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639 Perth property: are prices still on the rise?
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In today’s episode, John chats with financial adviser Alex Luck from Everest Wealth about the Perth property market. They dive into whether the Perth market is still going strong, how the relationship between financial planners and buyer’s agents works, and what investors should consider when looking at Perth’s current real estate trends. They touc…
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638 buying new PPOR before selling the first, pre-approval before income drop, joint ventures & tax + more
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In today's episode John and Emily discuss property values around the country and which locations have seen better growth over the years, plus answer listener questions around: 👉🏻 getting a pre-approval before or after an income drop 👉 downsizing: things to consider if buying before you sell 👉🏼 99-year leases - yes or no? 👉🏽 struggling to part with …
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637 use equity from first home to invest or sell and upsize?
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In today's episode Emily and John tackle a common homeowner question: should you use the equity in your current home to invest, or sell and upsize? They dive into the pros and cons, share strategies for building wealth, and offer advice for young families planning ahead. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 use equity or sell: what’s the right move? 👉🏿 savin…
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Ep.130: Building a Property Portfolio that Helps You Sleep at Night, with Dawn Fouhy
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Dawn Fouhy, Buyers Agent and Founder/Director of Future Proof Property Advisory, to explore the current property market with a focus on Melbourne. Dawn shares her unique approach to guiding clients on their property journeys, drawing from her personal experie…
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636 upsizing, partner owns a PPOR, building & pest for strata, positive gearing + more
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Today's Q&A episode is jam packed with some awesome questions from our community! John & Em chat about: 👉🏿 some upsizing scenarios - using equity, buying new vs established and selling vs turning PPOR into an investment 👉🏻 what does it mean to avoid overcapitalising? 👉 property strategy when your partner owns a PPOR 👉🏼 building and pest reports whe…
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Ep. 129: Property Education for Winning the Long Game, with John Pidgeon
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Property Coach and Buyer’s Agent, John Pidgeon, to discuss his passion for educating people about property and making a real impact on his clients' lives.
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635 property market & lending update, discretionary trusts and reverse mortgages
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Mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon joins John in today's episode to unpack the current lending landscape and discuss two hot topics, discretionary trusts and reverse mortgages. Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/4d0ljdu Connect with Rachelle and the team at Sphere Home Loans at: https://www.spherehomeloan…
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Ep.128: Building Wealth and Enjoying Life are Not Mutually Exclusive, with Manoj Abichandani
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock continues his conversation with Manoj Abichandani, discussing the role of super funds in building intergenerational wealth. This week they turn their attention to commercial property and the relative returns of commercial versus residential investment.…
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634 selling & upsizing, housing affordability, moving interstate with young kids + more
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In today's community Q&A John and Emily chat about: 👉🏻 selling to upsize and repurchase in the same market or stay put? 👉 moving interstate to buy rural land & build with young kids in the mix 👉🏿 housing supply and affordability 👉🏽 the process for selling one property to purchase another We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our news…
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Ep.127: Building a $50 Million Dollar Super Portfolio, with Manoj Abichandani
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) expert Manoj Abichandani to explore the role of super funds in building intergenerational wealth.
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633 how Steph increased the value of her first home from $640k to $730k in 4 months
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In today's episode Steph shares her inspiring story of purchasing her first home in Perth and how she grew its value by $90k in just 4 months. Like many first home buyers, Steph's ultimate goal is to purchase her forever home in her dream location so in this chat she shares the strategic steps she took to find a property that could grow in value ov…
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EP. 126: Taking Your Portfolio To The Next Level, with Jay Anderson
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In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Jay Anderson for the second part of their discussion on building an optimal property portfolio. Jay is the Director and owner of Jay Andersen Property and in this conversation, the focus shifts to commercial property, as Mike and Jay delve into the factors that…
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632 all you need to know about depreciation
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If you own an investment property or plan to, you'll need a depreciation schedule to claim those sweet sweet tax deductions. In today's episode John chats with Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors to unpack what you need to know. They touch on: 👉🏾 what is depreciation 👉🏿 what does a quantity surveyor do 👉🏻 how to get a depreciation schedule 👉 …
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Ep 125: Examining the Traditional Buyer’s Agent Model in Australia, with Scott Aggett. Part 2
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In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Scott Aggett, the Founder of Hello Haus and a seasoned property negotiator, for part two of their candid discussion on the current state of the Buyer’s Agents model in the Australian property market.
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631 home ownership, economy & recession, negative gearing + more with Mark Bouris
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In today's episode John chats with entrepreneur Mark Bouris who founded mortgage lending businesses Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. Mark shares the story of starting Wizard Home Loans in the late 90s and answers questions from listeners around: 👉🏾 negative gearing 👉🏿 inheritance tax 👉🏻 where the economy is headed 👉 tips for first home buye…
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Ep.124: Examining the Traditional Buyer’s Agent Model in Australia, with Scott Aggett. Part 1
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In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Scott Aggett, the Founder of Hello Haus and an expert property negotiator, for the first part of an unfiltered discussion on the current state of the Buyer’s Agents model in the Australian property market.
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Emily unpacks the current trends and changes she's seeing in the Australian property market and what's driving the demand for housing. She touches on: 👉🏾 lack of supply & affordable housing 👉🏿 the rise of medium and high density dwellings 👉 an increase in downsizers 👉🏻 renters considering buying for housing security 👉 factors contributing to the ho…
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Ep. 123: Building the Optimal Property Portfolio, with Jay Anderson
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In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Property Strategist and Buyers Agent Jay Anderson. Together Mike and Jay delve into building a property portfolio from the ground up and consider the steps to take to create true passive income.
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629 tax deductions, buying direct from owner, making a low offer, is $100k enough to buy + more
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In today's episode John shares his thoughts on your questions around: 👉🏾 300sqm regional house vs 150sqm city unit 👉🏿 what tax deductions can you claim on an investment property? 👉🏻 interest rate hikes, will they keep going up and what can we do about them? 👉 buying a property directly from the owner 👉🏼 is $100k enough to buy an investment property…
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Ep. 122: Navigating the property market in uncertain times, with Casey Taylor
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In this week’s episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Casey Taylor, Managing Director and Lead Buyer’s Agent at Taylored Property Wealth, to discuss navigating the current property market and how buyers are reacting to uncertainty regarding interest rates and property prices. They also shine a spotlight on the out…
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628 reimagining the Great Aussie Dream
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The dream of home ownership in Australia looks far different in today's property landscape than it did a few decades ago. Is The Great Aussie Dream still achievable? John shares a chapter from his book, Sort Your Property Out & Get Invested exploring the pros & cons of home ownership and the different pathways to achieving it. Check out John's book…
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