PROPped by the Bar - Podcast

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Join Gareth Kent, PRP Property Valuers and Michael De Stefano, Gartland Property as we discuss the Geelong and region real estate market. Each episode we look at current market conditions and factors you should consider if investing in property. We also feature special guests in each episode who bring their expertise and insight to the property market.

  1. May 14

    As the RBA raises rates we talk with one of Australia's finance experts about where things are going

    In this episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet Morris Chief Executive, Nathan Murray. From humble beginnings over twenty years ago in a small office in Geelong, Morris is one of Australia's leading business finance providers. The company is a huge support of grass roots sport from local football and basketball right up to being a major sponsor of the Geelong Football Club and the V8 supercars. Nathan believes that sponsorship like this works wonders for the business when done right. There's Gareth's top 5 properites plus news on the most recent interest rate decision from the RBA and how inflation is impacting everyone.

    40 min

  2. May 14

    APCO director Peter Anderson tells it as it is on Australia's current fuel crisis

    In this episode we look at the current fuel crisis that is gripping Australia due to the war in Iran. Director of APCO service stations, Peter Anderson, invites Michael and Gareth into the boardroom to talk through what impact fuel shortages are having on our country and what we can do to future-proof Australia so this doesn't happen again. APCO also has a great local history and some exciting plans for the future. There's also the market wrap, Gareth's top 5 and the most amazing projected suburb growth statistics for Geelong you'll ever hear. MARKET WRAP 0:00  Interest Rate Increase – why is it only Australian’s being punished??? 4:15 $1b in major developments in Geelong’s 12-month construction pipeline 6:15  Geelong Waterfront voted TOP 10 – IN THE WORLD 7:00  Big name developer Tim Gurner investing in Geelong 8:15  Residential “Days on Market” stats telling a tale of 2 distinct markets in our region 10.05  Gareth Top 5 – some iconic Geelong properties on the move PETER ANDERSON 15:45  APCO – 60 years and going stronger than ever 20:00  APCO Foundation 22:10  Fuel Industry Disruptors and the changing face of service stations 27:30  Electric Vehicle Impact 29:15  The current fuel crisis 30:30  A third Australian Refinery desperately needed 32:30  Peter’s 3 Wishes for Geelong 35:55 SIGN OFF

    34 min

  3. Feb 6

    Geelong Mayor, Stretch Kontelj, talks about the future of Geelong

    Gareth and Michael recently paid a visit to the new City of Greater Geelong offices, Wurriki Nyal and sat down with the Mayor to discuss the future of the city. Mayor Stretch Kontelj spoke about the future of Market Square, the support for Australia Day and the priority projects for our fast-growing city. There's also the first market-wrap for 2026 as well as Gareth's top 5 properties including a former mayor's pink apartment that's on the market. MARKET WRAP 0:00 State Government Tax regime crippling supply for Victorian home buyers 6:20 Interest Rates – the 0.25 rise not good for anyone! 9:09 Great opportunity for bottom end homeowners – Gareth explains how you can have a win! 11:00 GARETH’S TOP 5 16:00 GARETH’S 2026 PREDICTIONS Stretch Kontelj interview 18:15 First year’s accomplishments – introducing a “can do” culture 23:35 Australia Day 25:30 Market Square 27:45 Saturday Market 30:50 Funky Thursday 32:10 Buses out of Moorabool St 34:40 Night Club Precinct 37:10 Free Parking in CBD 38:00 Homeless Challenges 42:35 Handling Political Conflicts 44:42 Stretch’s 3 Wishes for Geelong 47:24 First Responders Tribute

    48 min

  4. 10/10/2025

    Burn Baby Burn - What impact a gigantic incinerator could have on the local community

    In this episode of PROPped by the bar we visit Richard Bisinella to talk about the incredible work of his family in the Lara district. Richard's father, Lino, started Bisinella Developments over 50 years ago and has become one of the biggest land developers and philanthropist in the Geelong region. The family has also led the community fight against the Lara Incinerator project which has united the Lara Community. The story on how this project got so far will astonish you.

    41 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    Michael Johnston, Committee for Geelong and Jeremy Crawford, Geelong Chamber of Commerce

    What does this interest rate cut mean for the Geelong property market? Gareth and Michael discuss the RBA's decision to drop interest rates for the third time this year and how it might impact the Geelong residential and commercial property market. Our special guests on this episode are Geelong business power-brokers Michael Johnston, CEO of Committee for Geelong and Jeremy Crawford, CEO of Geelong Chamber of Commerce. Hear what they have to say on the current state of Geelong and where to in the future. Plus check-out Gareth's top 5 (or 6) Geelong Region properties of the month.

    48 min

  6. 05/28/2025

    Special guests David Flood and Megan Rover talk finance and Armstrong Creek real estate

    Join Gareth and Michael for an insightful look at the Geelong real estate market in this new episode of PROPped by the Bar. This month we get the latest word from our resident finance expert, David Flood from MCP Finance, on the recent interest rate cut and whether we can expect any more for 2025. We also meet Megan Rovers from the Geelong Property Hub who tells us about the current market situation for Armstrong Creek where her company specialises in supporting buyers get into the real estate market. There's also the latest market update with Gareth and Michael as we point the spotlight on Geelong real estate in PROPped by the Bar.

    49 min

  7. 04/29/2025

    Guest, Phil Petch takes us through what to expect from the new Barwon Business Park

    Michael De Stefano, Gartland and Gareth Kent, Preston Rowe Paterson property valuers meet up on site with developer Phil Petch, the man behind projects in Geelong like R-Hotel, Vue Apartments and Devlin Apartments. This time around Phil is taking on a commercial property development on the banks of the beautiful Barwon River that offers strata titled commercial offices. Discover what this new development offers those businesses wanting to set-up in the new Barwon Business Park. 0:00 Background & Vision for Barwon River Development 2:00  Unique Hybrid Strata Office Design - 12 0f 20 offices already sold. 4:25  Untapped Demand for Riverside commercial and residential development 6:05  Property Development in Geelong – tough, but big upside!

    9 min

  8. 03/17/2025

    Guest, Cam Hamilton takes us on a guided tour of the new Woolstore Bar & Restaurant, Newtown

    Join Gareth Kent, Preston Rowe Paterson property valuers and Michael De Stefano, Gartland as they catch-up with Cameron Hamilton from the Hamilton Group. Cam was one of the first guests on PROPped by the Bar back in 2020 talking about the Federal Mills precinct and some upcoming Geelong CBD development projects his team were working on. This time around we find out what the Hamilton Group have been up to for the last few years in particular around the Barwon River Precinct where they have just opened the new Woolstore Bar & Restaurant to service some new office spaces they built near the river in Newtown.

    21 min
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Join Gareth Kent, PRP Property Valuers and Michael De Stefano, Gartland Property as we discuss the Geelong and region real estate market. Each episode we look at current market conditions and factors you should consider if investing in property. We also feature special guests in each episode who bring their expertise and insight to the property market.

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  • Creator
    proppedbythebar
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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