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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 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...
You’ve saved your deposit, you’re ready to step onto the property ladder… but here comes the big question: should you buy your own home or rentvest? It’s a debate many first-time buyers face, and in this bonus episode, Ben and Bryce unpack the pros and cons of both strategies so you can make a decision that suits your finances and your lifestyle. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 304 | Picking One Over The Other: Top Tips To Help Property Investors Make The Best Jud...
They just wanted $104K in passive income. A comfortable retirement. A helping hand for the kids. Instead? They ended up with a silver bullet strategy: eight regional properties, over $1.1 million in debt, constant tenant issues, and a driveway that cost more than a year’s rent. 😬 In this episode, Ben is joined by Head of Property Wealth Planning at Empower Wealth, David Robertson (or Robbo) to unpack a real case study of a silver bullet property strategy gone completely off the ra...
When it comes to building your property portfolio, buying the right asset is only half the battle. Managing it like a pro is what sets successful investors apart. In this bonus episode, Ben covers the must-know fundamentals of portfolio management, perfect for beginners or those with their first few investment properties. LIVE Webinar: Tune in tomorrow (30th July 2025 at 12.30pm) as Ben walks through how to set up your portfolio correctly in Moorr and answers your questions in re...
Let’s be honest... no one gets excited about land tax or transfer duty. 🫣 But these are the hidden costs that can devastatingly derail your well-planned financial freedom, especially if you don’t know what structures you’re buying in, or how the rules change across different states. That’s why we’ve brought in Vishal Sharma! With over 20 years of experience across all levels of government, and more than a decade at Revenue NSW, he specialises in land tax, bringing deep exper...
Ever feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make… especially when it comes to money and property? You're not alone, and there's a good reason why. In this bonus episode, Bryce and Ben unpack how cognitive load (aka the mental strain from juggling too many decisions at once) can quietly sabotage your ability to move forward. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 482 | Why Your Financial Habits Aren’t Sticking. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISO...
What happens when you put three of the biggest (or loudest 😉) voices in property investing into one room? You get an unfiltered, deep-dive conversation about the truth behind Australia's housing crisis, the myths surrounding property investors, and the $33.1 billion nobody’s talking about. In this special crossover episode, we team up with Phil Tarrant, host of The Smart Property Investment Show, for a no-holds-barred discussion on everything from tax stats to trust lending, affor...
When you’re the first in your family or community to walk a new path… it can be daunting, overwhelming, and downright scary. In this bonus snippet, we sit down with Nancia Guivarra — a Meriam (Magaram), Wuthathi and Bindal Juru woman, business owner, and property investor — who shares her journey into homeownership and how she’s quietly breaking generational barriers through action and example. For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 297 | How This Indigenous Investor Is...
In this week’s episode, we’re going back to our roots: protecting everyday Aussies from the hype that can derail their financial future. 💸🌱🚨 Off the back of a powerful team session with over 300 years of combined investing experience, we’re unpacking the real risks behind silver bullet property strategies — the ones that promise fast wealth but leave you exposed. We break down: 🔸 The viral “5 properties fast” pitch, and its 1 in 3.2 million success odds 🔸 Why strateg...
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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