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July 18, 2024
Winter gloom or bloom?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Yes, winter is here. People north of Victoria think our cold winters are gloomy and sad - little...
July 18, 2024
Glimmers of financial opportunity in 2024
WITH JAMIE HYNDMAN FROM TRIBE FINANCIAL In the understatement of the decade, it's an interesting time for Aussie households and businesses at the moment - from...
July 18, 2024
3228 property market update (Q2 2024)
WITH NATURAL REAL ESTATE'S OLIVIA SWANN As 2024 reaches its midway point, the real estate market continues to show lively and dynamic activity. This period has...
July 15, 2024
End of year taxation
There’s no doubt Victorian households are doing it tough right now. A recent survey by Finder found that almost half of Australians (45 per cent)...
July 12, 2024
Celebrating our amazing youth
WHETHER they're hitting sixes, selflessly volunteering or supporting their peers, our young people from the Bellarine Peninsula are making a profound impact in our...
July 12, 2024
A reason to celebrate Geelong fine dining
WITH CAM O'KEEFE We are so blessed in Geelong for many culinary reasons. There's a bounty of good food produce, quality wine and niche beverage...
July 11, 2024
To build or to buy: navigating construction loans in your home ownership journey, part 1
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Finding the perfect property that aligns with your vision and lifestyle can be a daunting task. The decision...
July 5, 2024
Supporting our growing community
IT HAS been a busy time on Council in the lead up to us finalising the 2024-25 budget at our June meeting. Following an extensive...
July 4, 2024
The end of another financial year
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON With another financial year coming to a close, this one means a lot more than others. For valuers, in...
June 28, 2024
Drinking Geelong BTG
WITH CAM O'KEEFE BTG is hospitality shorthand for By the Glass, referring to the option at a restaurant or bar that allows guests to drink...
June 27, 2024
Five common property finance terms explained
BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO Navigating the world of property finance can be daunting, with its web of terminology and jargon, often leaving even...
June 27, 2024
Positive male role models
WITH SCOTT WATTERS, LIFECHANGER FOUNDATION At LifeChanger Foundation, we understand the presence of positive male role models is crucial for the holistic development of young...
June 21, 2024
Get your group a grant
IN FANTASTIC news for the Bellarine, Council has announced it will make almost $4.48 million of funding available in its expanded 2024-25 Community Grants...
June 20, 2024
Stamp duty changes for commercial property
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Rarely have we seen so much government meddling with the taxation and property systems. With each change, it seems...
June 14, 2024
Pool power wins the day
THE May Council meeting was a great reminder of the power of community campaigns. As many who live along the Bellarine would appreciate, the North...
June 14, 2024
Winter in Geelong – what’s not to like?
WITH CAM O'KEEFE I love winter. It's the one season we can basically bank on here in Geelong that we know will deliver on its...
June 14, 2024
Eight questions to ask your broker before getting a mortgage
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL If you’re in the market for a new home, or looking to refinance, finding the best product...
June 7, 2024
A celebration of Celtic culture
ONE of the highlights of my calendar is the annual National Celtic Folk Festival. I enjoy getting to Portarlington whenever I can. It is a beautiful...
June 7, 2024
Green shoots set for spring growth
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Over recent years investor sentiment toward the Victorian property market has been soured. Increased taxation, decreased demand, rising...
May 31, 2024
Why property remains the most secure investment for the next decade
In the current investment landscape, property stands out as the most secure option for the next ten years. Amid low supply and rapidly rising...
May 31, 2024
Start lighting those fires
WITH CAM O'KEEFE That's if you haven't already. I mean, when it starts getting dark at 5pm and the day's top temp reaches a max...
May 31, 2024
Advocating for our region’s interests
THE Greater Geelong and Bellarine region owes much to its location. The unique nature of where we are provides us with many competitive advantages, which...
May 24, 2024
Celebrating award-winning projects
OFTEN the reward for a job well done is simply knowing that you have finished it to the best of your ability. In today's hustle...
May 24, 2024
Property is a game of patience
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Property is a game of patience, and a little perspective helps. It's becoming quite clear what suburbs and townships...
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