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 frameworks, clear thinking, and real stories that help Australians make smarter decisions.Backed by data, banter, and proudly anti-spruiker since 2015!W: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/
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TPC Gold | Why Auctions Are So Emotional (And What To Do About It)
<p>Auctions can be intense… and it’s <b>not just the bidding</b><b> </b>that drives the pressure.</p><p>In this bonus episode, Bryce chats with behavioural economist and psychologist Phil Slade about why auctions trigger powerful emotions, how time pressure and competition can cloud judgement, and what you can do to avoid falling into the bidding war trap.</p><p>For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 338 | Going Ape S#!t: How To Hack Your Brain To Make More Money.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >></b><br/> <br/> <b>MO...
Why Auctions Are the Most Transparent Way to Buy Property | FUNdamental Fridays
<p>Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new Friday mini-series: <b>The Hill I’ll Die On</b>.</p><p>Each week, one member of the Property Couch crew steps up to share a bold money or property stance they’re willing to stand behind and unpack the behind-the-scenes truths most people think… but rarely say out loud.</p><p>First up: Ben Thompson.</p><p>As a QPIA and auctioneer with over 1,000 auctions under his belt, Ben makes a strong case that auctions are the most transparent way to buy property.</p><p><b>Are they intimidating? </b>Yes.<...
587 | Higher Interest Rates: Fix, Float or Hold Your Nerve?
<p>Rates are back in the spotlight… and with them comes the big question: </p><p>👉 Should you fix your loan? </p><p>In this episode, Ben sits down with mortgage experts Luke Oxenham and Kirsty “KD” Dunphey to unpack what rising interest rates actually mean for: </p>Borrowing power Mortgage jail Fixed vs variable decisions Investor strategy in a rising-rate cycle <p>Because just because the bank says you can borrow it… doesn’t mean you should. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Free Stuff Mentioned</b> </p><b> LIMITED TIME: Free Audiobook – How to Retire on $3K a Week</b> <br/>If you have...
Breaking News | The Negative Gearing "Double Whammy"
<p>With the <b>May 2026 federal budget</b> approaching, rumors of <b>negative gearing changes</b> are reaching a fever pitch. At The Property Couch, we’ve always said you only need 2 to 3 properties to change your life, but how would a formal cap impact your long-term plan? Watch the full video on YouTube here ></p><p>Before we get there… <b>Stop the presses!</b> Let’s acknowledge that for the second time in less than a week, we have major breaking news episodes regarding property tax in Australia. Hot on the heels of the Capital Gains Tax debate, we are...
Breaking News | Are New Capital Gain Tax Reforms Coming?
<p>Is the government about to pull the rug out from under the rental market? 🚨</p><p>With housing affordability dominating the headlines, Federal Labor and the Treasury are officially modeling potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Negative Gearing. </p><p><b>Note:</b> This deep-dive presentation was originally produced by Ben Kingsley for the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA). Given the gravity of these potential tax reforms and how much they impact our community, we knew we had to share it here on The Property Couch. <b>Watch the full video on PICA Here ></b></p><p>Be...
586 | Property Market Outlook 2026
<p><b>Folks, this could be shaping up to be the biggest risk of 2026... </b> </p><p>Yep. We’re back with one of our MOST popular episodes of the year, our 2026 Property Market Outlook! </p><p>The economy has run hotter than the RBA expected, but higher rates and rising living costs are starting to bite. At the same time, tight supply, strong population growth and government incentives (like the 5% deposit scheme) are continuing to support demand. </p><p>So which force wins? </p><p>In this deep-dive outlook episode, Ben takes the reins to break down the macro forces...
TPC Gold | Our Bias Explained: Why We Don’t Recommend Off-the-Plan
<p><b>Is our off-the-plan bias fair?</b><b> </b>You be the judge.</p><p>In this bonus episode, Bryce & Ben respond to a listener challenge and explain why their data-backed bias against off-the-plan properties exists... and the rare exceptions where it might still make sense.</p><p>For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 88 | Investing in Newly Developed Areas, Getting into the Property Market, and Career as a Buyers Agent - Q&A Day</p><p><br/></p><p><b>LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >></b><br/> <br/> <b>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:</b><br/> 👉 Apple: htt...
585 | The Car Park Effect: Why Most People Quit & How You Don’t – Chat with Brett Burton
<p>Folks, this is it… <b>Welcome to the very first episode of The Property Couch’s next chapter.</b> 🎉 </p><p>We’re kicking things off with one of the most important yet misunderstood drivers of financial success, personal growth, and long-term wealth: </p><p><b>Goal setting </b>and more importantly, consistency. 🎯 </p><p>Joining us on the couch is Brett “Birdman” Burton: Adelaide Crows legend, now a Leadership & Wellbeing Facilitator, alongside KD, a new member of the Property Couch Crew. You can catch her first episode as a special summer series guest here. </p><p>If you’re serious about kickin...
Chapter 14: Bringing the $3,000-a-Week Goal to Life (The Audiobook)
<p>There is no perfect property plan.</p><p>Only the one that fits your life. </p><p>In the final chapter of How to Retire on $3,000 a Week, Bryce and Ben walk through real-life case studies that show how different Australians apply the same framework in very different ways.</p><p>Young families. Singles. Rentvesters. Empty nesters. Career-focused couples. Each starting from a different place, but all work toward the same outcome: Financial peace.</p><p>This chapter is not about copying someone else’s strategy; it’s about seeing what is possible when you design a plan that fits...
Chapter 13: Landing the Plane (The Audiobook)
<p>Building wealth is only half the job. Keeping it is what really counts.</p><p>In Chapter 13 of How to Retire on $3,000 a Week, Bryce and Ben explain the critical shift from getting wealthy to staying wealthy and walk through the three main ways investors land the plane in retirement. </p><p>This chapter is not about chasing more. It is about protecting what you have built, creating sustainable income, and setting yourself up for a life of financial peace and contribution.</p><p>Because wealth that lasts is built with intention.</p><p> </p><p>🎁 FREE for a limit...
