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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 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/

Latest Episodes

Are We Property Spruikers? | Throwback Tuesdays
Jul 14, 2026

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!

In this Throwback Tuesday snippet, Bryce & Ben unpack a listener's concerns about high debt, over-leveraging and vested interests... and why a healthy dose of scepticism is no bad thing.

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 437 | The Biggest Danger People Face When Looking at Property Data.


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- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >>

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- Make Money Simple Again

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Would YOU Still Invest in Established Property Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Jul 10, 2026

Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.

In this episode, Shane and Luke tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:

Would you still buy an established property today if the negative gearing benefit is deferred?

Their answer? Yes — but it depends on your goals, your timeline, and the quality of the asset.

This conversation unpacks why negative gearing is only a moment in time, why growth still does the heavy lifting over the long term, and why chasing a tax outcome can be a dangerous way to build an investment strategy.

They also break down why established property still has a strong case, especially when land, location and asset quality are front and centre.

If you’ve been wondering whether the recent changes mean you need to completely rethink your property approach, this is a great place to start.

Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/

Timestamps

00:10 – Welcome to Friday Fundamentals
00:49 – The big question: would you still buy established property?
01:13 – Luke’s answer: yes, but it depends
01:45 – Why long-term goals still matter most
02:03 – PPOR maxing and future strategy
03:17 – Why Shane would still buy established property
04:09 – The buyer’s decision quadrant explained
04:24 – Why not all “tax-friendly” property is good property
05:00 – Negative gearing is a moment in time
05:39 – Final thoughts and send in your questions

#ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #NegativeGearing #EstablishedProperty #MoneyManagement

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That’s Glen James, best-selling author, financial educator, host of the award-winning Money Money Money podcast and today’s special guest. 

From Glen's journey as a self-confessed "recovering spender" to why your first home doesn't need to be your forever home, this conversation explores the money habits, finance strategies and changing tax landscape shaping the next generation of property owners and investors. 

You'll learn: 

✔️ The outdated first-home advice you can ignore 
✔️ Whether rentvesting still stacks up in today's market 
✔️ The first conversation every aspiring buyer should have  
✔️ The role family guarantees and LMI can play 
✔️ How to choose the right first property—not just your dream property 

Listen now!  

 

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  • The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property 📘
    Glen and Rachelle Kroon's practical new book cuts through the confusion of buying your first home or investment property with clear, step-by-step advice to help you get into the market sooner.
    👉 Grab your copy here 
  • Money Money Money Podcast 🎧
    Listen to Glen’s award-winning personal finance podcast covering budgeting, investing, property and practical money strategies. 
    👉 Listen here  
  • Buying your first home? 🏠
    We've just released a 3-part series to make the start of your property investing journey easier. 
    👉 Start here: 593 | How to Buy a Home (The Right Way) – Part 1 

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- surely cheaper means smarter... right?! 

But as Three Birds Renovations share in this Throwback Tuesday snippet, the cheapest quote can sometimes end up costing you the most. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 181 | Tips from Three Birds Renovations on How to Create the Perfect Renovation, Survive It, and See a Return on Investment!


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The Smartest Investment Strategy Starts With This | FUNdamental Fridays
Jul 3, 2026

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Glen James to explore one of the most overlooked ideas in wealth creation:

The best investment is often in yourself.

From pay rises and career growth to business income and automated investing, this conversation unpacks why the biggest returns early on often come from increasing your earning power — not from chasing speculative returns in a small portfolio.

Glen explains how human capital becomes real capital, why personal contributions matter so much in the early wealth-building years, and why improving your income can be one of the safest and most effective ways to grow your financial future.

If you’ve been focused only on products, platforms or properties, this episode is a useful reminder that the real engine of wealth may be much closer than you think.

Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/


⏱️ Timestamps

00:24 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals
00:54 – Glen’s hill to die on
01:17 – Why the best investment is in yourself
01:45 – The $10,000 portfolio thought experiment
02:36 – Why chasing huge returns can mean huge risk
03:03 – What a $10,000 pay rise really means
03:49 – Why career growth is a low-risk wealth lever
04:44 – How long-term earning power compounds
05:22 – Why your own contributions do the heavy lifting early on
06:18 – The difference between earning more and capturing more
07:12 – The waterfall analogy for income
08:00 – Business as a wealth-building engine
09:19 – When it becomes a career discussion, not a job discussion
10:03 – Final thoughts and practical takeaways

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- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >>

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- Make Money Simple Again

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604 | Stop Making Bad Decisions – Chat with Brett Burton
Jul 2, 2026

Is fear quietly influencing your investment decisions? 

With today's market creating uncertainty, it's easy to second-guess yourself. Headlines, market sentiment and endless opinions can make even experienced investors hesitate. 

In this episode, Ben is joined by high-performance coach Brett Burton and KD, Couch Crew, to unpack the psychology behind successful investing—and why your biggest challenge isn't always the market... it's often your mindset. 

You'll discover: 

  • Why uncertainty causes even experienced investors to hesitate 
  • The mindset loop that drives every financial decision 
  • How to separate facts from fear during changing markets 
  • Why patience often outperforms perfect timing in property and personal finance 
  • Practical strategies to build confidence and make better long-term investment decisions 

If today's headlines have you questioning your next move, this episode will help you zoom out, think clearly and answer, “Is the market driving your decision... or is fear?”  

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Which City Should I Pick for My First Investment? | Throwback Tuesdays
Jun 30, 2026

When starting your property investment journey, it’s easy to get pulled in every direction.  

One person says Brisbane is the place to buy. Someone else suggests Melbourne. And before long, the question becomes: Which market should I pick?  

But as Bryce and Ben unpack in this Throwback Tuesday episode... that might not be the best place to start. The real question is: What do you need this property to do for you?  

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 272 | The Unspoken Truth About Growth Corridors & Picking the Right Property Investment Strategy. 


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The Worst Property Move You Could Make Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Jun 26, 2026

Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.

In this episode, Shane and Ben tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:

Are investors about to make emotional decisions they’ll regret?

From panic-selling regional properties to suddenly chasing yield, off-the-plan deals, or “safer” tax-driven strategies, there’s a lot of emotion in the market right now.

Shane and Ben unpack why fear-driven decisions can be dangerous, why “doing something” is not always the same as doing the right thing, and what investors should actually be looking at before making a move.

They also explore what people in regional markets should be tracking closely, how to think about supply and risk, and why growth still matters more than a reactive strategy shift.

If you’ve been asking yourself whether to sell, hold, or completely rethink your approach, this is one worth watching before you make any big moves.

Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/

#ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #RegionalProperty #MoneyManagement #PropertyStrategy

⏱️ Timestamps

00:25 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals
00:39 – The big question: are investors about to make emotional decisions?
01:10 – Why fear is showing up so strongly right now
01:26 – The first panic response: should I sell?
02:11 – The second panic response: chase yield
02:30 – What to do before making any big decision
03:12 – Why goals, timelines and risk tolerance matter
04:11 – What regional investors should be doing right now
04:49 – How to track your local market properly
05:46 – When to get professional advice
06:06 – Are people about to make emotional buying mistakes too?
06:24 – Why chasing yield overnight can go wrong
07:06 – Tax benefits vs financial outcomes
07:48 – Final takeaway: have the emotion, not the emotional decision

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He’s joined by Ben Kingsley and Couch Crew Luke Oxenham to unpack the biggest lessons from more than 10,000 property conversations, including the mindset shifts successful investors share, the mistakes that quietly hold people back, and why taking action often matters more than finding the perfect strategy. 

You'll learn: 
✔️ The common traits successful investors share 
✔️ Why procrastination can be your most expensive mistake 
✔️ The role mindset, action and leverage (not just borrowing leverage, either!)
play in wealth creation 
✔️ How to think about property during uncertain times 
✔️ The questions investors are asking right now in 2026 
✔️ Why wealth building is a process, not an event   

Because as John explains, after 10,000 property conversations, success rarely comes down to finding the perfect property — it comes down to making consistently good decisions over time. Listen now!  

 

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- You’re the person who can rewrite the script.

In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Jaemin Frazer unpack how the beliefs we carry about ourselves can shape our confidence, identity and future... and why real change starts when we stop being a passenger in our own lives.

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 270 | How to Recover When You’ve Lost Everything. 


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