06/01/2026
Last year, I posted that we’d make 2025 unforgettable — and it certainly was.
2025 has been a defining year in both my career and our personal investment journey. I want to sincerely thank our clients, both new and existing, for trusting us with your financial goals; our incredible BDMs who help keep everything moving smoothly; and the entire Mortgage Channel team, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen.
This year marked our strongest performance in 10 years of mortgage broking, with a personal record $490.1 million settled across 1,001 loans. I was also humbled to be recognised across the industry with multiple nominations and awards, which I am deeply grateful for, including:
• #2 Residential Broker – The Adviser Elite Broker Rankings
• #4 Residential Broker – MPA Top 100 Brokers
• Commonwealth Bank Broker of the Year
• Bankwest Newcomer of the Year
• Finalist – Best Residential Broker, Better Business Awards
• Finalist – Best Residential Broker, Australian Mortgage Awards
One of the highlights of the year was celebrating Mortgage Channel’s 10-year anniversary with our incredible team in Coron, Palawan. From world-class hospitality to jaw-dropping scenery, it was the perfect setting to celebrate a decade of growth, teamwork, and shared success.
On the property investing front, this has been Jo and I’s biggest year yet, surpassing the 100-property milestone. We are in the final stages of our multi-residential development in Logan, with most homes now handed over and leased. We also continued investing in multiple unit complexes across Sydney and Melbourne. I’m also so proud of my wife for managing our portfolio over the years and most recently extended her agency and property management services to friends and clients in Sydney.
Thank you again to everyone who has been part of the journey. We’re excited to make 2026 even bigger!
- Michael
