PROPped by the Bar - Podcast

With the recent changes to negative gearing, the 50% capital gains tax concession and changes to business trust taxation, our expert Leigh Harry, joins Michael and Gareth to paint the true picture of how these changes will impact you. MARKET WRAP 0:00 Federal Government Budget Tax Reform – MASSIVE IMPACT 3:37 Off the back 4:25 Interest Rates, Inflation, Unemployment are all under the pump!! 6:30 N...

In this episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet Morris Chief Executive, Nathan Murray. From humble beginnings over twenty years ago in a small office in Geelong, Morris is one of Australia's leading business finance providers. The company is a huge support of grass roots sport from local football and basketball right up to being a major sponsor of the Geelong Football Club and the V8 supercars. Nath...

In this episode we look at the current fuel crisis that is gripping Australia due to the war in Iran. Director of APCO service stations, Peter Anderson, invites Michael and Gareth into the boardroom to talk through what impact fuel shortages are having on our country and what we can do to future-proof Australia so this doesn't happen again. APCO also has a great local history and some exciting pla...

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...

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 th...

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 Geelon...

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 situati...

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 deve...

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 bee...

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 precinc...

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 a...

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-...

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 man...

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 esta...

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 s...

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...

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...

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...

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 y...