PROPped by the Bar - Podcast

Gareth and Michael recently paid a visit to the new City of Greater Geelong offices, Wurriki Nyal and sat down with the Mayor to discuss the future of the city. Mayor Stretch Kontelj spoke about the future of Market Square, the support for Australia Day and the priority projects for our fast-growing city. There's also the first market-wrap for 2026 as well as Gareth's top 5 properties including a former mayor's pink apartment that's on the market. MARKET WRAP 0:00 State Government Tax regime crippling supply for Victorian home buyers 6:20 Interest Rates – the 0.25 rise not good for anyone! 9:09 Great opportunity for bottom end homeowners – Gareth explains how you can have a win! 11:00 GARETH’S TOP 5 16:00 GARETH’S 2026 PREDICTIONS Stretch Kontelj interview 18:15 First year’s accomplishments – introducing a “can do” culture 23:35 Australia Day 25:30 Market Square 27:45 Saturday Market 30:50 Funky Thursday 32:10 Buses out of Moorabool St 34:40 Night Club Precinct 37:10 Free Parking in CBD 38:00 Homeless Challenges 42:35 Handling Political Conflicts 44:42 Stretch’s 3 Wishes for Geelong 47:24 First Responders Tribute

In this episode of PROPped by the bar we visit Richard Bisinella to talk about the incredible work of his family in the Lara district. Richard's father, Lino, started Bisinella Developments over 50 years ago and has become one of the biggest land developers and philanthropist in the Geelong region. The family has also led the community fight against the Lara Incinerator project which has united the Lara Community. The story on how this project got so far will astonish you.

What does this interest rate cut mean for the Geelong property market? Gareth and Michael discuss the RBA's decision to drop interest rates for the third time this year and how it might impact the Geelong residential and commercial property market. Our special guests on this episode are Geelong business power-brokers Michael Johnston, CEO of Committee for Geelong and Jeremy Crawford, CEO of Geelong Chamber of Commerce. Hear what they have to say on the current state of Geelong and where to in the future. Plus check-out Gareth's top 5 (or 6) Geelong Region properties of the month.

Join Gareth and Michael for an insightful look at the Geelong real estate market in this new episode of PROPped by the Bar. This month we get the latest word from our resident finance expert, David Flood from MCP Finance, on the recent interest rate cut and whether we can expect any more for 2025. We also meet Megan Rovers from the Geelong Property Hub who tells us about the current market situation for Armstrong Creek where her company specialises in supporting buyers get into the real estate market. There's also the latest market update with Gareth and Michael as we point the spotlight on Geelong real estate in PROPped by the Bar.

Michael De Stefano, Gartland and Gareth Kent, Preston Rowe Paterson property valuers meet up on site with developer Phil Petch, the man behind projects in Geelong like R-Hotel, Vue Apartments and Devlin Apartments. This time around Phil is taking on a commercial property development on the banks of the beautiful Barwon River that offers strata titled commercial offices. Discover what this new development offers those businesses wanting to set-up in the new Barwon Business Park. 0:00 Background & Vision for Barwon River Development 2:00  Unique Hybrid Strata Office Design - 12 0f 20 offices already sold. 4:25  Untapped Demand for Riverside commercial and residential development 6:05  Property Development in Geelong – tough, but big upside!

Join Gareth Kent, Preston Rowe Paterson property valuers and Michael De Stefano, Gartland as they catch-up with Cameron Hamilton from the Hamilton Group. Cam was one of the first guests on PROPped by the Bar back in 2020 talking about the Federal Mills precinct and some upcoming Geelong CBD development projects his team were working on. This time around we find out what the Hamilton Group have been up to for the last few years in particular around the Barwon River Precinct where they have just opened the new Woolstore Bar & Restaurant to service some new office spaces they built near the river in Newtown.

On this episode Michael and Gareth meet the CEO of Geelong Racing Club, Luke Rayer, in the week of the 2024 Geelong Cup. One of the great race days of the spring calendar, the Geelong Cup brings the race-goers together for a fun day of activities. Located only 3kms from the Geelong CBD, the racecourse is a massive parcel of crown land that could have the potential to unlock a huge sporting precinct for AFL, AFLW, basketball, netball and more. And you might be surprised to know there's an old train station right out the front that could be revitalised to create a direct rail link to town. Plus watch till the end of the show as Gareth meets a few of the punters on Cup Day. MARKET WRAP 0:00  Residential demand slowly catching supply 2:30  Interest rates negatively impacting everything 4:20 Off-the-plan stamp duty concessions 6:20  Superannuation Concession Tax 7:50  Gareth Saving Market Square! LUKE RAYNER 11:20  Geelong Cup Sold Out 16:00  Luke’s journey to GRC CEO 19:15  2025 Community Cup 21:45  Grand Vision for Geelong Racing Club SIGN OFF 25:45 ROAMING GARETH AT GEELONG CUP 27:15  Great live on course interviews

In the wake of the football finals , Gareth and Michael visit Club Chin Chin at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. We meet with Geelong Football Club Chief Operating Officer - Simon Kelleher and talk all things football and business. The new Club Chin Chin restaurant has been a massive hit for fans opening in the new Joel Selwood Stand. Plus how have the Cats managed such success on and off the field for almost two decades? The answers to these questions and more will be answered in this episode. There's also our regular market wrap where you'll be blown away by some of the increased fees that developers are having to pay to release and sell new housing estates. Find out how much costs have increased and how it's getting even harder to build new homes in Victoria. MARKET WRAP 0:00  Spring is Here but Demand is Slow 3:15 Lack of Supply a Ticking Time Bomb 5:40  High Density in the CBD is NOT Happening 7:25   Gareth’s Market Square Fix – Buy It Back!!!!! SIMON KELLEHER 12:15  Activating a Multi-Faceted Stadium 14:40  Cats Courage to Exit Gaming & Gambling Revenue 15:35  Club Chin Chin – Absolute Winner 17:50  Simon’s Role & Cat’s Winning Culture 21:25  Joel Selwood Stand – Exceeding Expectations 24:45  What’s Next for the KP Precinct & CBD Connection 28:00  Why are the Cats SOOOOOO Good!!! 30:20  Club Chin Chin - Staying Forever!!! CLOSE 31:35  RUOK?

In this huge episode we take a trip to the seaside and meet Little Group's - Murray Rance for a tour of Port Phillip Ferries 'Bellarine Express' - a state-of-the-art catamaran that carries up to 400 passengers daily between Portarlington and Melbourne. We also get a guided tour of the recently refurbished Grand Hotel and there's a special offer for PROPped subscribers (listen till the end). Watch-out for a catch-up with MCP's David Flood for the latest in interest rates and when he expects we will start to see rate cuts. This is one episode you can't afford to miss. MARKET WRAP 0:00  Falling Demand, Lots of Negatives! 4:10  Market Square Watch – We Have an Answer! 5:20  CFMEU – Pushing Up Costs Everywhere! 6:50  Exciting Projects in Our Region! 9:00  High End Sales Still Happening DAVID FLOOD 10:50  Federal Budget Kicking In 13:30  Inflation Impacting Housing Costs 15:40   Hospitality & Retail Getting Smashed! 18:50  Interest Rate Cut for April 2025 – You Heard It Here First! 22:10  Trump Impact MURRAY RANCE 24:00  The Ferry – Spectacular Impact for the Bellarine! 27:30  On Board the Bellarine Express! 35:25 Portarlington and the Harbour 38:50  The Grand Hotel – Amazing Restoration! 47:10  The Discount Offer – Not to be Missed! CLOSE 48:35

Don't miss this information-packed episode of PROPped by the Bar as our two expert guests discuss important changes for Geelong investors and property owners. Lydia Eastwood, RLW Lawyers, talks through the new rules to rental investors and how it will impact you. Plus, Donna Cross, McGrath Geelong, has the facts on what is happening right now in the Geelong rental market. You won't believe how many new and increased taxes have been introduced into Victoria over the last decade and we discuss - is the rental system now broken beyond repair!

In this new episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet City of Greater Geelong mayor, Trent Sullivan. Offering an exclusive insight into the largest council in Victoria, Trent discusses some of the big issues facing the city. We also find out about the changes in the upcoming council elections and find out what Trent's next career move might be. Gareth and Michael also have the latest Geelong real estate market information as the property cycle moves into more of an upward trend. Don't miss a minute of this great new episode of PROPped by the Bar - your exclusive access to the latest information from Geelong's commercial and residential property market.

In this episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet two of Geelong's best hospitality entrepreneurs - Ian Nichols and Tom Ward - owners of pubs Murphy's, Queen of the West and now the re-launched Eureka Hotel. We also get the inside scoop on a great new venue set to open in the heart of Lt Malop Street in 2024. Michael and Gareth also have all the latest news and information in the Geelong Real Estate scene so don't miss this month's PROPped by the Bar. 0:00     Everyone is in Geelong! And CBD Apartments popping up everywhere. 3:20     Choppy Residential Market 5:30     Has the industrial shed bull run ended? 7:30     Have interest rates peaked? 10:15     The Market Square debacle – What’s the Plan! 13:10     Where is the Commonwealth Games Money? 15:10     Big Residential Sales – either on the coast or luxury apartments Tom Ward and Ian Nichols 19:00     Interview with Tom Ward and Ian Nichols 34:28     Eureka Hotel walk-through 40:49     Show wrap-up

In this month's episode of PROPped by the Bar we hit the road to broadcast from Las Vegas...or are we really! We give you the latest on Geelong's current real estate market conditions including some big sales in the commercial real estate sector. Plus our special guest this month is property developer Paul Franze. Paul takes us on a guided tour of the brand-new Holiday Inn hotel in the Geelong CBD. MARKET WRAP 0:00    Dan’s Gone!!! 3:00     New Regional Land Tax 7:10    House Prices Bouncing Back Already 9:10     Spring Property Market - Commercial: Pakington St West Geelong / Moon St Moolap / Beav’s Bar - CBD Apartment Developments: Moorabool St / York St - Luxury Residential: Jan Juc HOLIDAY INN HOTEL 15:40    Foyer & Intro to Paul Franz 18:00     Challenges to building Geelong’s biggest hotel – 180 rooms! 26:05     Mezzanine Sky Lobby – very cool! 27:55    Adrian Richardson’s Maestro Restaurant – open 7 days a week! 31:05     Conference & Function Facility – fits 150! 32:20     Gym & Pool 34:08     Room with a view!  What Geelong Needs! CLOSE 40:50     TAX!!!!!

Join us for another PROPped by the Bar where this time we catch-up with David Flood, finance parter at MCP to update us on the current state of interest rates and their impact on the Geelong residential, commercial and industrial property market. We also get out and meet Brad Lamb and his team at The Golf Institute in Grovedale. This brand-new high-end golfing facility is offering state-of-the-art training, coaching and fitness for golfers of all levels. There's also the hottest properties on offer in Geelong so don't miss this month's episode of PROPped by the Bar.

This month on PROPped by the Bar we meet Brett D'Souza who's trying an innovative way to sell his Brunswick home...without a real estate agent and with lots of funny YouTube videos. Will it work? Find out the story behind this unique property sale that's currently on the market now. There is also an update of the Geelong residential and commercial property market plus find out about a bunch of new big property developments about to start construction in the Geelong CBD. 0:00     Intro & guest 1:30     Negative sentiment weighing on residential market. Are interest rates bottoming out? 4:10     Housing shortage – how deep is it? 6:30     Market Square – what do we do? Gareth’s got some answers – Las Vegas!!! 9:10     Big commercial CBD sale 11:05     How is spring market shaping up? Meet our guest, film maker Brett D'Souza 13:30     Brett’s Marketing Video – 6 Walton St Brunswick 18:20     Do we need real estate agents? 22:50     Do you need a licence to auction your home? Wrap-up 24:50     Maybe you do need an agent!! 25:55    Lazarus Lunch

Let’s kick-off 2021 with a big show featuring all the latest real estate news and numbers, two properties of the week and special guests - Karen Stribling, from Great Ocean Road Real Estate, to update us on the booming coastal property market. We also catch-up and go in-depth with Mark Edmonds on his career, information on some recent decisions on building heights in Geelong plus we’ll introduce you to the Ocean Grove Chalet.