The Property Couch
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The Property Couch
Australia’s top property podcast for everyday investors who want real results, not hype.Originally shaped by long-time hosts Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway, The Property Couch has evolved into a new chapter led by Ben alongside the expanded Couch Crew. The foundations remain the same: practical fra...
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The Future of Work in Australia | Throwback Tuesdays
Every week there’s another headline about artificial intelligence, how quickly work is changing, and which jobs might disappear next.
But in thi...
Would You Pay More For An Energy Efficient Home? | FUNdamental Friday
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.
In this episode, Shane Pope is joined by Jacob Caine, President of the Real Estate In...
608 | REIA President: Are Governments Making the Housing Crisis Worse? - Chat with Jacob Cain
Recorded just days after Victoria welcomed a new Premier, this conversation couldn't have come at a more pivotal time.
Ben and Shane sit down w...
Is “Pay Yourself First” Still the Best Rule? | Throwback Tuesdays
“Pay yourself first” is one of the most popular rules in personal finance. And to be fair, it’s popular for a reason: it’s simple, memorable, and it w...
Are You Waiting for the Perfect Time to Buy Property? | FUNdamental Friday
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Luke Oxenham and Polly Chu unpack a common property investing myth:
Waiting for the perfect time before you...
607 | The Best Lending Structure Today (In the New Negative Gearing Era)
Two months on from the Budget's negative gearing and CGT changes, the data is telling a clear story. In our latest episode, Ben sits down with couch c...
New or Established Property? THIS Equation Could Help You Choose
(Webinar) New vs Established Property: What Should You Buy in Today’s Market? - Tuesday, 28 July @ 7:30PM 👉 www.thepropertycouch.com.au/registernow
Have You Ever Been Pressured to Rush a Property Offer? | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham share what they wish more clients knew before buying property.
Shane starts wit...
606 | How Ownership Mix Could Improve Your Return by 34% - Chat with Gerard Burg
(Upcoming webinar - 7:30pm AEST, Tues, 28th July) New vs Established Property: What should you buy in today’s market? Register here: https://theproper...
Are We Property Spruikers? | Throwback Tuesdays
When someone leaves a two-star review calling you "property spruikers," you've got two choices: ignore it, or read it out loud and respond properly!
Would YOU Still Invest in Established Property Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.
In this episode, Shane and Luke tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:
W...
605 | Has Rentvesting Really Stopped Working? – Chat with Glen James
"I don't think it can get much worse for people trying to get their first property.”
That’s Glen James, best-selling author, financial educato...
Why the Cheapest Quote is Often the Most Expensive | Throwback Tuesdays
When you’re renovating, it’s easy to look at three quotes and feel your eyes drift straight to the cheapest one. Because surely cheaper means smarter....
The Smartest Investment Strategy Starts With This | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Glen James to explore one of the most overlooked ideas in wealth creation:
The best invest...
604 | Stop Making Bad Decisions – Chat with Brett Burton
Is fear quietly influencing your investment decisions?
With today's market creating uncertainty, it's easy to second-guess yourself. Headlines,...
Which City Should I Pick for My First Investment? | Throwback Tuesdays
When starting your property investment journey, it’s easy to get pulled in every direction.
One person says Brisbane is the place to buy. Some...
The Worst Property Move You Could Make Right Now | FUNdamtenal Fridays
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.
In this episode, Shane and Ben tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:
Ar...
603 | The Biggest Wealth Mistakes I've Seen After 10,000 Conversations – Chat with John Pidgeon
What separates people who successfully build wealth through property from those who stay stuck?
After thousands of coaching sessions, buyer enq...
Stop Being a Passenger in Your Own Life | Throwback Tuesdays
You’re not just the actor in your story. You’re the person who can rewrite the script.
In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Jaemin Fraze...
Why Working Hard No Longer Feels Like Enough | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane and Evan Lucas unpack a much bigger issue than the usual property or tax headline:
has the social con...
602 | The $250K Tax Trap, Holiday Home Crackdowns & Why Property Values Aren't Logical – Chat with Julia Hartman
With EOFY fast approaching, Ben is joined by BanTacs tax expert Julia Hartman and Couch Crew and Senior Empower Wealth Tax Advisor, Danish Ahmed to un...
(LIVE) RBA Jun 2026 | Pause, Peak… or More Pain Ahead?
The RBA just hit pause... holding the cash rate at 4.35% after three hikes in a row this year. And the vote was unanimous, with all nine Board members...
The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham tackle a very practical question:
If you already own property, what’s the smart...
Ep 601 | Rules change, But the Fundamentals Don't - Chat with Lachlan Delahunty
The rules may be changing, but the fundamentals haven’t.
As proposed negative gearing reforms dominate headlines, many investors are asking the...
How to Find Better Suburbs Using Property Data | Do the Numbers Stack Up?
Feeling uncertain about where to buy next?
With so much noise in the property market right now, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines, opinion...
Want Better Results? Pick Your Weapon. | Friday FUNdamentals
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, KD and Brett Burton unpack a powerful idea:
it’s okay to do one thing really, really well.
From an un...
Ep 600 | Never Waste a Crisis: John McGrath & Tom Panos on Markets, Mindset & the Budget Bombshell
600 episodes. Thousands of conversations. One incredible community.
And if there's one thing we've learned along the way...
Success rare...
The 3 Cs of Lending: What Banks Really Look At | Throwback Tuesdays
You’ve saved the deposit. You’ve done the hard yards. You’re ready to get into the property market.
But then comes the big question: Will the b...
Are "Guaranteed" Returns in Property a Red Flag? | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build:
Critical Thinking.
The...
599 | The Legal Traps That Lock You In (Buying a Home | Part 3) — Chat with Nicole Faid
You found the property. You've secured finance. You've survived inspections...
Now comes the paperwork that can make (or break) the deal.
...
When Building New Actually Makes Sense | Throwback Tuesdays
Building new often gets a bad rap when we’re talking about property.
But what if you’re not building purely for investment?
In this Throw...
The #1 Thing That Wrecks Property | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by building inspector Paul Baker to unpack one of the most common causes of property damage:
...
598 | Negative Gearing & CGT: Two Top Economists Cut Through the Budget Spin - Chat with David Robertson
Negative gearing reforms. Capital gains tax changes. Trust adjustments. Housing affordability measures. Productivity promises.
Beyond the lates...
The Interview: Sen. Andrew Bragg on the Property Tax Shake-Up
Ben Kingsley sits down with Senator Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, for a wide-ranging conversation on...
Why Evan Lucas Thinks Super Could Be Key For First Home Buyers | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Evan Lucas to unpack a bold policy idea for first home buyers.
Evan’s hill to die on?
597 | Federal Budget 2026: Are YOU a Winner or Loser? (Property Edition)
The 2026 Federal Budget just changed the property landscape... and not in the ways most people expected.
Recorded the day after the announcement...
High-Stakes Negotiation Tips from the FBI | Throwback Tuesdays
TPC Gold has a new name… say hello to Throwback Tuesdays 👋
Same timeless property investing insights from the archives, just with a fresh new l...
Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where we unpack big questions from the community.
This week, Shane and Luke tackle...
596 | Should I Sell My Investment Property or Hold? Here's How to Decide - Q&A Day
What if the biggest property mistake isn’t what you buy… but what you do next?
In our latest Q&A episode, Ben K is joined by Couch Crew Polly &...
(LIVE) RBA May 2026 | Why This May Not Be the Last Rate Hike
The RBA just hiked again... and this time it wasn't even close. Eight members voted to raise the cash rate to 4.35%. Only one dissented.
Ben Ki...