The Property Couch

With all the buzz around interest rate hikes and inflation, potential market crashes and unpayable mortgage debt, we’ve heard a couple of people feeling anxious about the future…   We want you to stop.  Take a step back.   Breathe.  And listen to this podcast cos’ we’re not only answering the Q: “ Will Interest Rates crash the Property Market?!” , but we’re giving you 7 REASONS why we believe in o...

As the old saying goes… “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”.  And folks, we believe this holds true today which is why this Bonusisode is all about organising your taxes in the lead up to 30 June [...] CONTINUE READING The post Bonusisode with Julia – Tax Planning Tips to Maximise your Returns (Part One) appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE &gt...

Right. Let’s get this out of the way first…  Interest rate rises shouldn’t be scary!   There might be some panic-inducing headlines floating around (Especially after the Reserve Bank of Australia’s announcement to raise interest rates for the first time in over a decade )  But in reality, rising interest rates are not bad!   To help us explain why this is true, we’ve got a NEW guest on The Propert...

As we speed through the first half of 2022, we’re back with another announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia!   The RBA’s May update is not only packed with global economic news from the ongoing war in Ukraine to China’s hard lockdowns but sees the RBA raise interest rates for the first time in 11.5 years.   Tune in now to hear Ben’s evaluation of the update and his predictions for the futu...

Folks we have received one of the greatest compliments bestowed upon us in this episode…  We have been called…  THE NETFLIX FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS!   And folks that has absolutely made our day! Thank you, Andrew!!   But we’re guessing if you’re here, you haven’t just come to hear us celebrate our new title.  You’ve probably been like us and Jordy – who asked the question – and wondered “Why do peo...

It’s no secret that Australia is facing an insurance crisis.  Did you know that roughly 70-80% of all Aussies are underinsured?!   With the constant string of natural disasters from fires to floods, the ability to choose the right personal insurance that actually covers you is becoming more and more critical!  It might not be our sexiest topic folks, but it’s definitely super important to know!!  ...

To celebrate the beginning of the festive (tax) season, we’re welcoming back a special guest….  It’s the only and only… Julia Hartman!!!!   And this week she’s sharing with us how to repair or rebuild your house if it was damaged by a natural disaster (Like a fire or flood) …  Without paying tax through your eyeballs!!!   She’ll cover all bases from why it’s paramount that you move back into your...

Ahh yes, The Great Australian Dream .  Great beaches just a stone’s throw away, endless sunny days and the ability to own a large house on a quarter-acre block of land (With enough space to invite all your mates down for a barbeque on the weekend!)… But while this dream has survived over the years , its accessibility is another thing entirely.  And it has not gone unnoticed!   A recent 2022 inquir...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has just released their cash rate folks! A lot has been happening both internationally and domestically over the past month. The Russia-Ukraine war continues, the floods in QLD & NSW, the release of the Federal [...] CONTINUE READING The post RBA Cash Rate April 2022: An Invasion, a Mandate and a Federal Budget… What does this mean for you? appeared first on The P...

Yep. You guessed it. This week’s topic is all about… The 2022-23 Federal Budget!!   And today, we’re unpacking what’s in it, who the winners and losers are, and answering your burning questions about the Budget! We’re looking at:   What are the consequences of Government Backed Schemes?   Will the proposed Homeowner Guarantees actually help housing affordability and availability ?  PLUS, we’re unp...

Let’s face it…   Money is an emotional asset folks. Especially when you realise, you’ll never have “perfect” knowledge before investing…  But we think that shouldn’t stop people from investing!   In fact, we think it’s something that everyone should be okay with, especially if you’ve covered your bases! That’s why in today’s episode we’re uncovering:   What these bases are…  How to control your em...

Queensland has been through A LOT folks.   With the 2022 floods estimated to cost $2.5B in damage and more than 5,000 homes inhabitable, in the words of today’s podcast guest Antonia Mercorella:  “We are facing a humanitarian crisis in Queensland”    Together, we’ll be unpacking the housing crisis that Queenslanders are waking up to every day, how this added demand will impact the states ALREADY s...

Do you know how to make your invisible finances….visible? Or what we mean by “the big rocks in the jar”?!   It’s been a while since we’ve done a Q&A Day folks, and boy we’re covering a lot of ground! We’re answering the questions above, and more, including debunking the “ too old to invest” mentality that many people fall into, why it doesn’t work and how it leads to unfortunate statics, like...

With Australia’s housing boom slowing and interest rates on the horizon, folks it’s finally time to ask Is the property market past its peak?!  To help us answer this question we’re doing a deep data dive into CoreLogic’s Hedonic Home Value Index February report! We’ll be unpacking the cycle just passed, its monthly and annual data, and what it means for our future… But remember folks: We’re talki...

There’s a lot happening in the world since Ben’s previous RBA update and unfortunately, there’s not a lot of great news out there from a geopolitical point of view. Tune in to this episode where Ben unpacks three key themes for this month’s economic update: What does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mean for the global economy? When will the first rate rise be? How will the reopening of international...

FOLKS if you take away one thing, let it be that the secret sauce to investing is TIME! That’s right! While playing the long game may be boring to some, we dive into why time is exactly what you need to achieve amazing returns. Don’t believe us?   Did you know that investing legend Warren Buffet accumulated 99% of his wealth after he turned 50?!   Yep. And to build on that, we’ll be unpacking some...

Did you know that 1 in 3 Australian women retire with no super? Or that women are twice as likely as men to sell their house and move to lower-cost accommodation because of tight financial circumstances during retirement? That’s a SHOCKING fact folks.  And joining us to deep dive into this complex topic is none other than Nicola McDougall : Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Austral...

It’s that time of year when everyone is interested in where the property market is going… And so are we! That is why we’ve gone and locked in a chat with Australia’s most quoted property commentator, Nerida Conisbee , a great friend to the show as well as Chief Economist at Ray White ! Before we spill all the great things on Nerida’s 2022 Outlook, we want to take a moment and thank all our Summer...

It’s the final episode of our Summer Series 2021/22!! And folks, we are finishing with a bang! Steve, our special guest only started listening to us back in January last year. But… within a short span of 8 months (all during COVID as well), they… Paid off their bad debt, Implemented Money SMARTS, Got a property portfolio plan done And even bought an investment property All without penalising thems...

It’s the first RBA Announcement for the year folks so there are lots to catch up on (take the inflation numbers for example)! Tune in to this episode where Ben unpacks three key themes for this month’s economic update: The global Omicron wave of the pandemic still playing havoc with the world’s and the Australian economies. Will the RBA hold it nerve on the cash rate in 2022, or will the risk of r...

“If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know where you could possibly go.” That’s just one of many amazing quotes in today’s episode. Folks, some stories need to be told. And today’s guest owns one of those stories. You can kind of guess it from the title but here’s what happened. Our special guest today, Bianca was an athlete. She was a great basketballer in her younger years and was travelli...

“You wanna be the janitor” This is probably the first time we’ve ever had a guest over where money conversations were not only discussed at the dinner table but… it was a hot topic any time of the day! For very good reason too! Marina, our special guest today had an awareness towards money and investment at a very early age. In fact, when others were playing Monopoly, Marina was playing Robert Kiy...

The reason why money is such a taboo subject… is because of fear. When Ricky was a kid, money was an issue. Growing up in a family of 7, our special guest today confessed that there was unhealthy money education very early on. Although it didn’t feel like he missed a thing and his parents made sure him and his four brothers got everything they needed… He was still able to sense some tension in the...

Happy New Year folks!!!  We’re kick-starting the year with an aspiring and positive story from our special guest, Matt! Folks, this comes as no surprise but it’s important to be on the same page as your partner. If you already are, that’s awesome! But if you’re not… how about making it your target this year? Cause here’s the deal. Matt and his wife, Alana are detectives and they’ve probably seen t...

Winners never quit, and quitters never win. – Vince Lombardi Today’s special guest, Brad is definitely not a quitter. Born & raised in Zimbabwe, Africa while experiencing hyperinflation, it wasn’t a flowery path but Brad learned resilience and tenacity from a young age. He immigrated to Perth with the family when he was 19 and unfortunately, did not have an excellent start. An unfortunate even...