Geelong's rental market enters mid-2026 with the same defining trait it has carried for three years running: constrained supply, resilient demand, and a quiet premium reserved for the rental providers who get the details right.

In this month's Real Talk, Cale Maddison is joined by special guest editor and co-host Britta Gleeson — Jellis Craig Geelong's Investor Relationship Manager — for a candid conversation on what the numbers really mean for your investment property, why compliance is now a competitive advantage rather than a chore, and how the eight weeks between now and 30 June can quietly shape your tax position for the year.

Recorded ahead of the Investor & Property Information Night at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 4 June 2026.

Investor & Property Information Night

Thursday 4 June 2026 · 5.15 – 7.30pm

GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park — Captains' Room

Insight, candid conversation and refreshments — our way of thanking you for the partnership we share.

Speakers

• Jacob Caine — President, REIV

• Shaun Gilbert — REA Group / realestate.com.au

• Tom Ward — Managing Director, Safe Inspect (safeinspect.com.au)

• Tom Aldridge — Principal, WMC Accounting (wmcaccounting.com.au)

Extended to Geelong's rental providers, property investors, and those with a considered interest in the region's market. Capacity is limited — early RSVP is appreciated.

With thanks to BMT Tax Depreciation and EBM RentCover for their generous support.

To register, follow the link in this month's Real Talk email or contact our office directly.

Your hosts

Cale Maddison

Property Investment Manager, Jellis Craig Geelong

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E calemaddison@jelliscraig.com.au

Britta Gleeson — Guest Editor & Co-Host

Investor Relationship Manager, Jellis Craig Geelong

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Jellis Craig Geelong — Property Management

"The rules changed. Did anyone tell you?"

Victoria's property tax landscape has never looked like this. In this episode we get honest about what's actually happening in 2026 — the land tax threshold slashed from $300,000 to $50,000, Vacant Residential Land Tax now applying statewide, Minimum Standards that must be met before you can even advertise, and rising holding costs that are quietly eroding returns for everyday Geelong investors.

If you own investment property in Victoria — this is the episode you didn't know you needed.

In this episode: land tax for the first time for 380,000 investors · VRLT and how it escalates · Minimum Standards compliance · the short-stay levy · recalculating your real cashflow position in 2026.

Want to go deeper? Join us Thursday 5 June 2026 at the Geelong Investor & Property Information Night — Higher Mark, GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park. Register by emailing geelong@jelliscraig.com.au with your name, mobile, and whether you're a current landlord.

Real Talk is brought to you by Jellis Craig — Geelong's property management specialists. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Disclaimer: The content of this episode is general in nature and does not constitute financial, legal, or taxation advice. We recommend seeking independent advice from a qualified professional before making any property or investment decisions. Legislation and thresholds are current as at the date of recording and subject to change. Verify current obligations with the State Revenue Office Victoria or Consumer Affairs Victoria.