"Geelong Times" articles written by gareth kent
A touch of the cold weather blues
Angry, relieved? I must admit I was not surprised at all by the CFMEU report broadcast on the Nine Network last week. There isn’t a
Winter gloom or bloom?
Yes, winter is here. People north of Victoria think our cold winters are gloomy and sad – little do they know winter is our time
Stamp duty changes for commercial property
Rarely have we seen so much government meddling with the taxation and property systems. With each change, it seems low-income earners or small businesses cop
Property is a game of patience
Property is a game of patience, and a little perspective helps. It’s becoming quite clear what suburbs and townships within our region have declined in
The rules of the rental market
This week I have been doing some research around what’s happening with the rental market in Geelong and surrounding areas. There are some interesting trends.
Should I buy that coastal holiday house?
Welcome to 2024, I hope everyone is having or has had a grand ol’ break, I think after 2023 we all needed it. From a
Will there be any funding gifts this Christmas?
December 1 is the first day of summer, and for most of us, the countdown to Christmas has begun. Have you set up your Christmas
Visions of the future
This month, the minds of planning and property are descending on Geelong to discuss the future of Geelong and what it looks like from different
PROPped by the bar Episodes
PROPped by the Bar – 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
PROPped by the Bar – 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
PROPped by the Bar – 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
PROPped by the Bar – EP24 – Special guests, Ian Nichols and Tom Ward from the Eureka Hotel
In this episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet two of Geelong’s best hospitality entrepreneurs – Ian Nichols and Tom Ward – owners of
PROPped by the Bar – Ep 21. Special guest Brett D’Souza
This episode 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