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December 13, 2024
Proud to represent the community again
IN JANUARY 2023, I had the great honour and privilege of being sworn in midterm to represent the former Brownbill ward, to replace an...
December 12, 2024
Affordability and opportunities ahead for Victorian property market
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Housing affordability has been the driving force for property buyers throughout 2024. Rising interest rates have tightened borrowing...
December 5, 2024
Why is the Geelong CBD in such desperation right now?
WITH GARETH KENT - DIRECTOR, PRESTON ROWE PATERSON I am thrilled our new mayor has made the CBD his priority and so many are getting...
November 28, 2024
What is capital gains tax and how might it affect you?
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax you pay on the profit made from selling or exchanging...
November 28, 2024
Get into the Christmas spirit
IT JUST wouldn't be Christmas in Geelong without our spectacular Floating Christmas Tree and festive stalwart Denis Walter. Tomorrow night the 25-metre-high tree, which has...
November 21, 2024
Can Donald Trump affect the Geelong property market?
WITH GARETH KENT DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Global changes affect our property markets directly, and astute investors need to keep one eye on world events. In...
November 21, 2024
An amnesty for pet owners
WHEN a cat or a dog goes missing, nothing is more important to a pet owner than finding their beloved four-legged friend. Pet registration helps...
November 15, 2024
Naming our places
A RECENT survey of 5,000 places and roads across Victoria found that more than 1,400 are named after men, while only 200 honour women. People...
November 13, 2024
Young Victorians embrace regional property boom as affordability drives demand
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Victoria’s real estate market is witnessing a significant shift as young first-home buyers increasingly seek affordable housing...
November 8, 2024
Upgrades still on track
GEELONG athletes and para-athletes are set return to the Landy Field track before the end of this year, with work on the final rubber...
November 7, 2024
It’s all talk with housing
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON We have just been treated to 10 days of housing policies by our Premier. It seems the penny has...
November 1, 2024
Good design is inclusive and accessible
GEELONG Design Week 2024 is looking to be the biggest yet, with more than 70 exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and unique experiences to inspire...
October 31, 2024
Renewed confidence: Victorian first-home buyers surge to highest levels in nearly two years
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL The number of first-home buyers entering the Victorian property market has surged to its highest level in...
October 25, 2024
Art is everywhere
ART is everywhere and can surprise us in unexpected places. In Geelong, this includes our street corners. The First Nations NBN Box Art trail transforms...
October 24, 2024
Asking prices are the guide to the residential market
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON I want to dedicate this article this week to my mate, Bob, who passed away on Monday afternoon. It...
October 18, 2024
History is everywhere you look
GEELONG is a city rich in history, and we have many significant and well-known cultural landmarks, as well as some hidden or unexpected ones...
October 17, 2024
Superannuation or housing – or both?
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL The debate between investing in superannuation and property has been around for years, but we would say...
October 11, 2024
Volunteering is good for everyone
VOLUNTEERING in the community plays a vital role in creating stronger, more connected neighbourhoods. Not only does volunteering bring people together, but it also fosters...
October 11, 2024
The case for abolishing negative gearing is flawed
The annual kite flying from our politicians for the banning of negative gearing is on again and is another prime example of a lack...
October 7, 2024
Have issues with your aged care?
If you support someone receiving aged care services, are receiving care yourself, or thinking about your aged care options, it is essential to know...
October 7, 2024
How to use your superannuation to boost your Centrelink benefits
When planning for retirement, two key pillars we often lean on are superannuation and Centrelink. Superannuation is widely regarded as one of the most tax-effective...
October 7, 2024
Tuckers leading the way – prepaid pay by instalments plans
The rising cost of living is on the tip of most people's tongues - no matter where we are in life, just starting out,...
October 7, 2024
Pool parties at a sunny hotspot
When your team wants to let their hair down at an end-of-year celebration, Sunnymead Hotel is just the place. Like something out of Barbie, this...
October 7, 2024
Discover the benefits of living at Kithbrooke Park Country Club
For those considering a move from their present home, Kithbrooke Park Country Club may be the perfect choice, with a selection of spacious coastal...
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