PROPped by the Bar - EP09 - Special guest, Ross Pelligra, Chair of Pelligra Group

Watch this episode of PROPped by the Bar to meet Ross Pelligra, Chair of the Pelligra Group, one of Australia’s largest property investment and development companies. The Pelligra Group has made massive investment in Geelong with the purchase and development of the Ford Factory, Cheetham Salt Works and more. Gareth and Michael find out from Ross what makes him tick, where he came from and why he believes Geelong is the place to invest. We also look at what’s happening in our residential and commercial real estate market plus you won’t believe some of the figures released on Geelong v Melbourne property purchases for 2020. This month’s featured properties are also not to be missed. Intro 0:00 Market Figures & Buying Opportunities 0:25 Market wrap including consistent sale figures for Geelong 1:10 Geelong v Melbourne sales figures you won't believe 2:20 Impacts on Market – Tax/Interest Rates/Internationals 4:50 Commercial Investors & Height Restrictions 6:30 Fast Train/Port Amalgamation/Employment Opportunities 7:49 Ross Pelligra Intro/Background/Portfolio 9:54 Future of Manufacturing 13:12 Vision for Geelong – existing infrastructure & scaling up 16:18 Potential for Traditional Industrial Pockets 17:35 Avalon Beach Fisheries 19:50 Selecting Investment Opportunities 21:42 What Should Mums & Dads Invest In? 22:10 Cheetham Salt Plans/Alcoa site 23:35 Next show guest details 27:45 Property of the week - Exclusive Highton apartments 28:30 Property of the week - Ryrie Home 32:03 Does Geelong need high density living? 33:15 Show wrap 35:13