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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Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | FUNdamental Fridays
<p>Welcome back to <b>The Hill I’ll Die On</b>, our Friday mini-series where members of the Property Couch crew share bold property and money opinions they’re willing to stand behind. </p><p>This week, tax expert Julia Hartman joins Ben Kingsley to tackle a controversial topic: </p><p>Blaming landlords for the housing crisis. </p><p>Julia argues that increasing taxes, regulations, and costs for investors may actually reduce rental supply — which can drive rents even higher. </p><p>In this episode, she unpacks the unintended consequences of policy decisions, the role of market forces, and why some w...
591 | 4 Years Pre-Approved: The First-Home Buyer Journey No One Talks About - Chat with Kirsty
<p>🏡 What happens when you’re pre-approved… but still not ready to buy?</p><p>In Episode 591, Ben is joined by Kirsty, and Couch Crew member, Kirsty “KD” Dunphey, who shares her incredibly honest first-home buyer journey.</p><p>Her story is one many buyers will recognise:</p>Four years pre-approved before purchasingEndless inspections and auction lossesInformation overload from friends and advisorsNavigating buyer’s agents, brokers and market noise<p>Along the way, the conversation unpacks some powerful lessons about risk aversion, decision-making, and why buying property is as much psychological as it is financial.</p><p>Plus, Kirsty shares the one thing...
TPC Gold | Buying as an Owner-Occupier in a Changing Suburb
<p>“Would I be crazy to <b>buy a freestanding home</b> in a street full of units and townhouses?” <br/> <br/> In this throwback episode, Bryce & Ben answer this question from a first home buyer and explore why the answer isn't a simple yes or no.</p><p>For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 305 | Chalk & Cheese: The Difference Between The Art & Science of Investing.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >></b><br/> <br/> <b>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:</b><br/> 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW<br/> 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW<br/>...
The MOST Important Factor When Selling Property (It’s Not Price) | FUNdamental Fridays
<p>Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch where members of the Couch Crew share bold money and property opinions they’re willing to stand behind.<br/><br/>In this episode, buyer’s advocate Shane Pope joins Ben Kingsley to unpack a powerful truth most sellers and buyers overlook:<br/><br/>👉 The real estate agent is the most important part of your property transaction.<br/><br/>It’s not just about price.<br/>It’s not just about marketing.<br/><br/>Shane explains why even the best property on the best street can fa...
590 | Property Shock: War, Rates & Tax Reforms, Reshapes Everything! - Chat with Nerida Conisbee
<p>The property market is facing a perfect storm…</p><p>Global conflict is driving supply shocks.</p><p>Inflation is creeping back in.</p><p>Interest rates are rising again.</p><p>And now…<b> tax reform is back on the table.</b></p><p>In this groundbreaking episode, Ben is joined by Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee and Behavioural Economist Evan Lucas to unpack how these forces are colliding and exactly what it could mean for property prices, investors, and the broader economy.</p><p>From shifting buyer sentiment to construction cost pressures and the potential changes to c...
TPC Gold | Why Chasing Hotspots Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
<p>When Bryce and Ben first teamed up, they realised that successful property investing isn’t a one-time event... it’s a repeatable process.</p><p>In this bonus episode, they revisit the five-step framework they created to help investors build sustainable portfolios. They also unpack <b>one of the biggest traps in property investing</b> and explain why headlines and hype often lead to “Frankenstein Portfolios.”</p><p>For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 543 | How to Fix a Frankenstein Portfolio Before It’s Too Late.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >></b><br/> <br...
Cash Is King (And Why No One Talks About It)
<p>Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Money Stuff We Don’t Talk About”, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch. </p><p>Each week, one member of the Couch Crew shares a bold money stance and unpacks the financial truths most investors don’t talk about. </p><p>This week, Polly Chu shares the hill she’ll die on: </p><p>💵<b> Cash is king.</b> </p><p>Having experienced the GFC early in her career, navigated investment banking during volatile markets, and built her own portfolio, Polly understands what happens when liquidity disappears. </p><p>Her rule of thumb? Three to six month...
589 | Can Property Keep Outpacing Wages? - Q&A Day
<p><b>What if property prices keep rising… even if wages don’t? 🤔</b></p><p>That’s the uncomfortable question we’re unpacking in this Q&A episode, and it’s one every buyer and investor needs to understand.</p><p>It’s also a big moment for the show…</p><p>We’re welcoming Polly Chu and Ben Thompson to the Couch Crew for the very first time... and we’re throwing them straight into the deep end.</p><p>Here’s what we unpack:</p><p>📈 Why property prices can rise faster than wages (and what actually drives it)<br/>🏡 The real...
(LIVE) RBA Mar 2026 | Inflation Fears Win in Close Call Vote
<p>The RBA has lifted the cash rate again, raising it by 25 basis points to 4.10% in a knife-edge decision. Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas unpack what’s driving the move, what the data is telling us, and what to watch next in 2026. </p><p>💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? <b>Let our team help you review your options</b><b>.</b> </p><p><br/></p><p><b>LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >></b><br/> <br/> <b>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP:</b><br/> 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW<br/> 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW<br/> 👉 Web pl...
The WORST Place To Get Investing Advice..? | FUNdamental Fridays
<p>Welcome back to <b>The Hill I’ll Die On</b>, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch. </p><p>Each week, a member of the Couch Crew steps up to share a bold money or property opinion they’re willing to stand behind — and unpack the behind-the-scenes truths most people think… but rarely say out loud. </p><p>This week’s guest is <b>Luke Oxenham</b>, one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokers. </p><p>Luke’s hill? </p><p>Don’t take financial advice from Instagram. </p><p>From “pay off your home loan in seven years” to “secret wealt...
