About: Gareth Kent - Preston Rowe Paterson
May 8, 2026
Some pain, but the opportunity for gain
GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson The property market is reactive but not very liquid, as selling a property takes time. Unlike the stock market, it...
April 10, 2026
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...
March 27, 2026
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...
March 13, 2026
Forget the doom and gloom: figures say we are back, baby!
We have reasons to feel pessimistic. Headline inflation is holding at 3.8 per cent. The RBA's decision to increase the cash rate by 25...
February 27, 2026
Geelong’s public transport is failing us
I and many others over many years, have called on the state government and our local member Christine Couzens to address the...
February 13, 2026
The upside of an interest rate rise
WELCOME back to the property market for 2026. We have had many distractions already this year, however, the decision to increase the cash rate...
January 30, 2026
Adversity providing opportunities to rekindle hope
"I LOVE a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of drought and flooding rains. I love her far horizons,...
December 19, 2025
Cranes in the city skyline and team Geelong
Welcome to my final article of 2025, thanks to everyone who has had a read, shared some thoughts and offered encouragement. I appreciate the...
December 5, 2025
The little things are starting to add up
Being a regular columnist can be a tough gig. You often find yourself gravitating to commentary on things that aren't going well and/or perceived...
November 21, 2025
When is the right time to sell?
ALMOST into the last week of spring, and the property market across the region continues to gain momentum. Auction clearance rates, although easing slightly,...
November 7, 2025
Spring wins!
IT"S a strange start to spring. Strong winds kept the Geelong Cup from running; however, it didn't stop our property market from gaining a...
October 24, 2025
Another nail in the Geelong CBD coffin
THE unprovoked attack on a person at the CBD bus stop last week was revolting in all aspects. Reported in local media, a man...
October 10, 2025
A new ‘long’ property cycle — it’s a good thing
SEVERAL market signals indicate our local property market is emerging from the bottom, and we have begun a new ‘long’ property cycle. Speculation is...
September 26, 2025
Cats in again – can they save our hospitality sector?
THE AFL Grand Final is tomorrow (Saturday, September 27) and the stress levels from Row M2 (MCG), next to the Geelong cheer squad at...
August 15, 2025
When bad news is good news for our property market
THE rate cut we had to have - at least if you are a Victorian. The Victorian economy and property sector is falling well behind...
July 18, 2025
Who will grow our food?
THE biggest challenge for our time isn't Trump, tariffs, taxes, house prices, or even AI. The real challenge will be food security. As one...
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