January 27, 2023
Interest-only loans: friend or foe?
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM Refinancing numbers have increased by 13.8 per cent year-on-year in response to recent rate hikes. With about $370 billion worth of mortgages...
January 20, 2023
2023 property market forecast
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong My closing article for 2022 addressed specific coming project announcements and the benefit they will have on the...
January 13, 2023
The 2023 housing market: what to expect
WITH DANIEL SENIA If you are thinking of buying or building a home in the next 12 months, it pays to be prepared for what...
January 6, 2023
Hired help makes DIY more doable
WITH REALESTATEVIEW.COM.AU With the holiday season here, many Aussies have lit-up their home with festive decorations. Others will use their leave time to tackle a...
January 6, 2023
2022 in review: what just happened?
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Patterson This year has been harder on people than the previous COVID years combined. I think everyone has found it hard to...
December 30, 2022
Financial Resolutions for 2023
BY LEIGH DELEDIO Director, UFinancial 2023 is almost here. As is customary at this time of the year, people take some time to reflect on the...
December 23, 2022
Selling city assets
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson All everyone is talking about this week in local property is the pending sale of the Civic Carpark. This week,...
December 16, 2022
How to plan for interest rate rises
By Daniel Senia Knowing when to expect interest rate rises in Australia and how to prepare your budget accordingly will mean that you are better...
December 9, 2022
Pool to help community thrive
As a councillor, and now Mayor, I believe my biggest duty is to help improve the quality of life of all people in the...
December 9, 2022
Green shoots in the new world order
BY GARETH KENT The state election has come and gone. I am now hopeful, as both the federal and state governments are from the same side...
December 9, 2022
Come for the lifestyle, stay for the care
Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the time and support to adapt to...
December 9, 2022
Let your coastal living dreams set sail
Live bigger at Lifestyle Bellarine and Lifestyle St Leonards. If you're dreaming about downsizing to your slice of paradise on the Bellarine Peninsula, add Lifestyle...
December 9, 2022
Final stages selling fast at Bellarine Lakes Country Club
Bellarine Lakes Country Club continues to attract overwhelming interest in this thriving community. Finals stages are now selling and strong interest has seen more than...
December 9, 2022
Holiday, every day
Do you dream of the relaxation of resort style-living, in a close-knit and thriving community? Get the best of both worlds at Bellarine Springs. Longing...
December 9, 2022
Local aged care worker’s dedication pays off
Country to Coast Home Care Services, founded by Surf Coast resident Lucy Lincoln, delivers in-home care services to our local seniors. Ms Lincoln said what...
December 9, 2022
Travellers embrace the return of luxury coach tours with Christians
Following a turbulent few years for the travel industry, Christians Bus is thrilled to be on the road again, taking loyal clients to see...
November 25, 2022
Considering an investment in industrial property?
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Over the past three years, we have changed the way we live, work, play and more importantly shop. Australia is...
November 18, 2022
Okay, we get it, interest rates are going up: what can you do about it?
WITH LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL There's been a lot of talk about interest rates increasing. I should know; I have written about it a few...
November 18, 2022
What is rentvesting?
WTH First-Place Building Co. managing director Daniel Senia. First-time home buyers have traditionally had to sacrifice their lifestyle to build a home in an area...
November 11, 2022
The simple big-ticket game changers that can transform Geelong
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong With a mind to the coming state election, what can the Geelong, Lara, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions...
November 11, 2022
Prostate health
With Direct Chemist Outlet The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system about the size of a walnut, situated just below the bladder...
October 14, 2022
Getting back to being you
WITH EPWORTH GEELONG Looking after your mental wellbeing after having a baby is key to your physical recovery. Research has found practicing mindfulness can actually help...
October 14, 2022
Major changes are coming to Victorian home designs
WITH DANIEL SENIA The latest iteration of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released this month and includes the most significant set of code...
October 13, 2022
A grand time to be in Geelong
WITH GARETH KENT I am a Geelong fan, both the team and the town, have been since birth, and what a great couple of weeks! Living...
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