September 29, 2023
Understanding finance options for investing and the Torquay property market
Leading national finance firm UFinancial is joining forces with renowned local agents McCartney Real Estate to bring a game-changing event for property owners and...
September 22, 2023
Committee for Lorne: Who should have jurisdiction within a town boundary?
It troubles me to watch the creeping purview of unelected bureaucracy across and into the defined boundaries of our Surf Coast towns...
September 22, 2023
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Experts
Victorian Group Training (VGTC) has been offering training and employment opportunities to apprentices and trainees throughout the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast...
September 22, 2023
Six reasons for consolidating credit card debt into a home loan or personal loan
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM There are around 13.4 million credit card accounts open in Australia and the debt currently stands at around a whopping $49.147...
September 15, 2023
Spring is here!
BY GARETH KENT - Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Australia follows the meteorological system, and hence our seasons roll over on the same date each...
September 8, 2023
The Committee for Lorne: Cape Otway Light – Australia’s favourite birds? — Just visit Lorne
With John Agar – Committee for Lorne.
The Great Ocean Road — and particularly Lorne — is blessed with an abundant, varied, and...
September 8, 2023
How to strategically multiply your investment portfolio
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM Building a diverse and robust investment portfolio is a goal shared by many savvy investors. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, a strategic...
September 1, 2023
How to fix our housing supply crisis
BY GARETH KENT - Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong There is a lot of noise lately about housing supply with the national cabinet meeting on...
September 1, 2023
Parenting after separation
After the breakdown of a relationship, one of the key concerns for parents is implementing appropriate care arrangements for their children. For those wondering if...
August 25, 2023
Accessibility and inclusivity for everyone
THE Greater Geelong region is jam-packed with some of the most amazing spaces in Australia. We are blessed to call this place home, and with...
August 18, 2023
Our beautiful waterfront
WHEN I was campaigning to be elected to Council a few years ago I filmed a number of fun videos at different locations across...
August 8, 2023
The Committee for Lorne – August 4th
A word from the Chairman - John Higgins Aquatic Club met with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) to discuss the restart...
August 5, 2023
The property poker game
with Gareth Kent - Director, Preston Rowe Paterson There are a lot of forces playing in the perpetual poker game that is property. Undoubtably the biggest...
July 7, 2023
Gareth Kent: A changing world
I’m not sure how many of my readers have been following the war in Ukraine, but I am sure by now you are all...
June 23, 2023
Slowing down for winter
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Winter is by tradition the slowest period of the year for the property market. Both residential and commercial buyers...
June 16, 2023
Time to connect
In 2022, the Sydney Brain and Mind Institute ran a national survey with Australian parents. The most startling revelation was that on average parents are...
June 16, 2023
Easing the transition: What borrowers can do as they roll off fixed mortgage rates
As the end of a fixed mortgage rate term approaches, borrowers face the challenge of transitioning to a new mortgage arrangement. This transition period can...
June 9, 2023
State land taxes – the devil is in the detail
The Victorian State Budget delivered on May 23, 2023 includes various land tax charges that should be concerning for both tenants and landlords alike. Preston...
June 2, 2023
Investment property tax deductions you can claim before EOFY
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) sneaks in, now is the time for property investors to consider and leverage the various tax...
May 26, 2023
Dietary supplements and chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating condition that affects many people worldwide. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that approximately 250,000...
May 26, 2023
Putting it all in perspective
Each week I write these articles, I try to find some interesting statistics that might give me a clue on what is happening from...
May 19, 2023
Instant asset write-off: what you need to know
More than 3.5 million businesses can take full advantage of the instant asset write-off, which after a year extension, will end on June 30...
May 12, 2023
Why did we need another rate rise?
Wowee, it's hard not to write about the Reserve Bank’s decision to put up interest rates another 25 basis points. Australia’s inflation figures were down...
May 5, 2023
Offset accounts: are you using them to your advantage?
An offset account is a powerful financial tool that can help homeowners save money on their mortgage and reduce the amount of interest they...
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