EP35. Guest, Phil Petch takes us through what to expect from the new Barwon Business Park.  

On-site with Michael De Stefano and Gareth Kent, renowned developer Phil Petch shared insights into his latest project – Barwon Business Park — a new chapter in Geelong’s evolving commercial landscape. With a legacy that includes Geelong icons like R Hotel, Vue Apartments, and Devlin Apartments, Phil is now leading Newtown’s move toward premium, strata-titled […]

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 […]

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 […]