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Australia’s top property podcast for everyday investors who want real results, not hype.
Hosted by Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley (two best-selling authors and trusted experts with 25+ years of investing experience each) we break down property, finance, and money management into simple, practical strategies.
Backed by data and brought to life with real stories (and a good dose of banter), The Property Couch helps you cut through the noise and make smarter decisions.
Delighting listeners since 2015, it’s your weekly dose of clarity in a world full of property spruikers!
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This episode is a big community service announcement wrapped in a Q&A session! We unpack a listener’s cautionary tale about high-pressure “systems”, dig into whether West is still best, and tackle the surge in trust-based strategies promising “unlimited borrowing capacity”. Plus: a Mindset Minute reset, a simple hotel sleep hack, and what first-home buyers most regret about their home loans. Full show notes here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep567-qa-trusts-sm...
When it comes to structuring your property loans, the offset account is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. But how many should you actually have? In this bonus episode, we’re diving into a question from long-time listener Alan, who’s wondering whether he needs to set up a second offset account for his next investment property. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 259 | Q&A: A Tax-Saving Hack for An Offset Account, The Simplest Way to Keep Track of Your Prope...
1Most investors don’t realise they’re sitting on thousands in extra deductions...and the ATO isn’t in a hurry to remind them. This week, we’re joined by Bradley Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation, to unpack how a depreciation schedule can turn dead money into real cash flow. You’ll discover: Why old properties can still deliver big deductions The truth about cheap online depreciation reports How renovations and scrapping can supercharge returns The average deduc...
The Reserve Bank of Australia just made its September 2025 cash rate call, and we’re unpacking not just the rate decision itself... but the shifting sentiment that could be pointing to the next property upswing. 💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? Let our team help you review your options. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: http...
Most buyers walk into a property deal at a serious disadvantage. The agent knows the tricks, the tactics, and the pressure points that can make you pay tens of thousands more than you should. But what if you could flip the script? That’s exactly what Scott Aggett has been doing for over 30 years. With more than 4,000 property deals under his belt, Scott traded a high-flying career in agency land for the buyer’s side of the table, launching Hello Haus and pioneering Australia’s fir...
With rising energy costs, growing climate concerns, and an increasing demand for healthy, sustainable living environments, there’s a growing buzz around passive homes... but what are they exactly? In this bonus snippet, Bryce sits down with Raphael Siket (passive house owner and director of a building biology service) and Amelia Lee (founder of Undercover Architect) to explore why more Australians are choosing to build these innovative, high-performance homes. For the original episode, ...
FOMO is out. COMO is in. 🎯 For years, Aussie property headlines were all about fear of missing out: buyers rushing into the market at any cost. But today’s reality is very different. With affordability ceilings, tighter borrowing limits, and scarce supply, the real challenge is learning how to compromise… or miss out. In our latest episode, we revisit one of the pillars of knowledge: The Buyer’s Decision Quadrant, price, location, land size, dwelling quality, and explore the one question EVER...
In today’s bonus episode, we’re answering a question that’s on the minds of many property investors with business interests: How does Capital Gains Tax (CGT) work for commercial property, and how does it compare to residential? Mark has done what many business owners dream of: buying a commercial property to house his business. But while commercial property can be an excellent wealth-building tool (especially when you're both the landlord and the tenant!), there are some important tax d...
This week on The Property Couch, we’re not sitting down with Ben Kingsley, co-host of The Property Couch… But Ben Kingsley, Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA), and he’s here with a serious warning. As the peak body representing everyday property investors, advocating for consumer protection, ethical practices, and a sustainable rental market, PICA recently wrote to every major trade association across Australia, from the Real Estate Institutes to leading mortgag...
We talk a lot about financial health on this podcast, but there's another pillar often overlooked. In this TPC Gold episode, we’re joined by John Mendoza, Director of ConNetica and a mental health leader with decades of experience, to explore the deep (and often invisible) connection between financial health, self-worth, and the stories we tell ourselves. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 238 | Money & Mental Health: Why There’s More to It Than You Think… LISTEN TO T...
We’ve got a cracking Listener Q&A episode for you today, and trust us… These are questions you need to know the answers to! 🚨 👩❤️👨 Can married couples really claim TWO main residence exemptions for Capital Gains Tax? Or is this a classic case of “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”? We break down the six-year rule and reveal what the ATO will (and won’t) let you get away with. 🏡 First Home Buyer incentives: Think your partner can still snag the perks just b...
We’ve all seen median house prices splashed across headlines… but how useful are they really for property investors? In this bonus episode, Ben, Bryce and Suburbtrends founder Kent Lardner challenge the way most people interpret median prices—and explain why relying on that one number could send you down the wrong path. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 437 | The Biggest Danger People Face When Looking at Property Data. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MO...
Well, folks, just 378 episodes later, and we’re welcoming back a titan in the industry who ‘retired’ at just 33 years old... Welcome back, Paul Glossop, Founder and Director of Pure Property Investment! As the founder of one of Australia’s leading buyer’s agencies, he’s guided clients through billions of dollars in deals and is a go-to voice on Sky News, Your Money, News.com.au and his own Pure Property Podcast. He’s also written two best-sellers (A Surfer’s Guide to Property Inve...
Yes, we’re serious... this one’s all about what ants can teach us about building a property portfolio 🐜 In this mindset-driven TPC Gold episode, Ben and Bryce get a little creative and explore how thinking like ants can lead to better results in property investing. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 157 | 7 Reasons Why Investors Should Think Like Ants. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioIC...
With rate cuts back on the table, speculation heating up, and Darwin, Perth and Brisbane leading the charge, the mid-year property story looks very different to what many expected back in February... 🚀 That’s why we’re back with one of our most anticipated episodes of the year: 🔮 Our 2025 Mid-Year Property Market Outlook! 🔮 Inside this jam-packed update, we reveal: Our February calls vs what actually played out The state of play in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, P...
Getting into the property market is tough, especially when it comes to saving that all-important deposit. Is there a way parents can help without handing over cash? If you’re a first-time buyer looking for ways to enter the market or a parent wondering how to support your kids without sacrificing your own financial stability... have a listen. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 253 | Top Tips for First Home Buyers. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE &g...
As Bryce says in this week’s Mindset Minute... “When you make big life decisions, don’t just listen to people closest to you; listen to those closest to your goals.” That’s why, in Ep 559, we’re sitting down with David Robertson, Chief Economist and Head of Economic & Markets Research at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, to unpack the real forces shaping Australia’s economy and property market right now. Having been with Bendigo Bank for over 23 years, David’s career spa...
The RBA has just made its latest move — but was it a small trim or a bigger-than-expected cut? 💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? Let our team help you review your options. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >>...
As the Reserve Bank prepares to deliver its latest cash rate decision this afternoon, this pre-RBA update unpacks where the economy really stands right now. Make sure to also join us LIVE from 2:20pm (AEST) as we look at the RBA cash rate announcement in real-time together. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS...
Ever walked past a movie set that looks like a real building, but behind the front door? Just scaffolding. No rooms, no structure… just a façade. In Ep 558, we’re unpacking why so many property “strategies” are exactly like that: shiny on the surface, but empty underneath. We unpack: Why “simple” doesn’t mean “bad” (and complex doesn’t mean smart) How some advice is more about helping the advisor, not you Why buyer’s agents (as valuable as they are) shouldn’t be y...
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Great episode as always! For anyone trying to understand their finances before making a move in the property market, using a reliable help to buy tool can make a huge difference in planning. I found this tool especially useful for estimating costs and repayments based on various government schemes: https://helptobuycalculator.vercel.app// — it complements the insights from the podcast really well and keeps things easy to visualize.
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A very emotional and humbling episode and couldn't have been better for your 400th podcast...Unbelievable what this person has been through...Well worth the hour and 20mins. Thankyou Ben and Bryce on this very touching episode..
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is here a video recording of this podcast as I can hear Ben and Bryce using the white board. what a gold podcast!
been listening to Ben and Bryce (and their supporting team) for many years and regularly recommend to those looking to build knowledge! keep up the good work!
very informative... absolutely GOLD!
Brilliant information and usually entertaining and easy to listen to.
Loving these summer series!
not the best episode