EP34. Guest, Cam Hamilton takes us on a guided tour of the new Woolstore Bar & Restaurant, Newtown

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 […]
EP33. The RBA Rate Cut and Its Impact on the Geelong Market

Big changes are on the horizon for 2025, and PROPped by the Bar is back with a fresh new format to break it all down. With the RBA poised for a rate cut, market confidence is rebuilding – yet Victoria remains the only state where housing prices are sliding. We’ll dive into what this means […]
EP32. Behind the doors of one of Geelong’s oldest clubs

If you’ve ever wondered what was behind the doors of the beautiful building stuck in between the Westfield Shopping Centre in the heart of Geelong then we have it for you. The Geelong Club is one of Geelong’s oldest clubs and in this episode of PROPped we’ll take you on an exclusive tour and meet […]
EP31. Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj first TV interview

Gareth and Michael kick off 2025 with newly appointed Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj to talk about how to bring the city back to life. If you’re a resident of the Geelong region, you won’t want to miss how the new mayor plans to tackle the big issue of Market Square and re-invigorating life back into […]
EP30. Geelong Racing Club’s bold plans for a sporting precinct and revitalised rail link

On this episode Michael and Gareth meet the CEO of Geelong Racing Club, Luke Rayner, 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 […]
EP29. This rate hike has stopped houses being built in Victoria
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 […]
EP28. Portarlington’s Port Phillip Ferries and the Grand Hotel with Murray Rance
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 […]
EP27. Special guests Lydia Eastwood (RLW) and Donna Cross (McGrath Geelong)
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 […]
EP26. Special guest Geelong Mayor, Trent Sullivan
In this new episode of PROPped by the Bar we 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 […]
EP25. Special guest Paul Upham from the Sawyers Arms Tavern
In the first episode of PROPped by the Bar for 2024 we meet Paul Upham, owner of the Sawyers Arms Tavern in Geelong. This historic Geelong pub has recently seen the refurbishment of a new upstairs restaurant called 2 Noble plus is about to open a French inspired Steak Restaurant called – Eileen’s (named after […]