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Regional markets weather storm
As data starts to become available, the impact of the property market changes is becoming clearer by the day, and the story the data is
The redevelopment of Market Square can help fix crime
OVER the last few months, a building that I have been renovating in the Geelong CBD has been broken into several times. On one particular
Jim’s budget blunder
It has now been 75 days since Jim’s budget blunder, and the changes to the property market have been significant. At first, it was like
Will November bring a fresh start?
I was interested to hear that the Liberal Party nominated some strong candidates for the Geelong region in the last week ahead of the November
The impact of tax changes on the state of play
Now that Labor’s housing tax bill has passed, it is time to take stock of where the market sits and what is really happening on
What causes a recession?
HIGH interest rates, falling consumer confidence, housing market downturns, high inflation and lastly rising unemployment. Any guesses as to how we are tracking on these?
Post budget blues hit property market
THE reaction to the federal budget across our local property sector has been instant and stark. I have spent a few days ringing around agents
Are we losing what makes us great?
There is much debate right now about the recent federal Labor government’s tax reforms. Many of us are just starting to understand the implications, digesting
Some pain, but the opportunity for gain
The property market is reactive but not very liquid, as selling a property takes time. Unlike the stock market, it avoids reactive pressures and short selling.
El Niño is coming – and we must act now
The business world has grown quiet. Many are worried. The latter half of 2026 is shaping up to be significant – not just because of
Let’s get a grip – and don’t be greedy!
We’re facing a tough reality: the Iran/Israel/US conflict is casting a giant shadow over our daily lives in Geelong, impacting our community in ways we
Our world in turmoil: housing crisis or opportunity?
I’ve been asked lately what the impacts of the Iran war, rising oil prices and the resulting inflation surge will be on house prices. And
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