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...
Recent Episodes
887 episodes
The Best Property Deals Aren't Off-Market Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Do off-market properties really offer the best value?
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Ben Thompson challenge one of the most...
612 | Residential vs Commercial: What Stacks Up? - Chat with Neal Ellis & Greg Sugars
Brisbane may already be turning. Interstate investors may be splitting cities into two-tier markets. And 200+ valuers across Australia and New Zealand...
Why Should I Invest When I’m Already Doing Well? | Throwback Tuesdays
You’re doing all the right things: steady income, paying down the mortgage, building up the offset. So… why take on more risk?
In this Throwback...
Why Every Bank Gives You a Different Answer | FUNdamental Fridays
How much can you really borrow?
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley sits down with mortgage broker Luke Oxenham to unpack one of t...
611 | Mid-Year Property Outlook 2026
Australia’s property market has turned, but how far could prices fall? 📉
In one of our most anticipated episodes of the year, Bryce Holdaway i...
Cycle Amplifiers: The 7 Forces Moving Property Prices Right Now | Tuesday Toolkit
Introducing Tuesday Toolkit 🧰: a new series designed to help you make sense of what’s happening in property right now.
From the latest data and...
Why the Next 24 Months Could Be a Great Time to Buy Property | FUNdamental Fridays
Could the next two years be one of the best times to buy property?
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley is joined by Stuart Wemyss...
610| Livevesting: Could Buying a Better Home Be Smarter Than Another Investment Property? - Chat with Stuart Wemyss
What if the “safe” property decision you make today is the one you regret in 20 years? 🤔
With the rules around property investing changing, th...
(LIVE) RBA Aug 2026 | Inflation is STILL Too Damn High!
The RBA has held the cash rate at 4.35% — but that doesn’t mean the rate story is over.
In this August Economic & RBA Update, Ben Kingsley and e...
When Is It Time to Stop Buying Investment Properties? | FUNdamental Fridays
How do you know when you've bought enough property?
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Polly Chu is joined by mortgage broker Luke Oxenham to...
609 | Regional vs City Property: Where Should You Buy Next? – Q&A Day
Regional markets have boomed. Melbourne's established units are back in the spotlight. And after the government's latest tax changes, many investors a...
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...