The Property Couch

Yes, it’s the first Tuesday of the month… which means the RBA Board has met and kept the cash rate on hold at 0.25% . This video features Ben’s update on the cash rate… as well as a DEEP dive on the data that’s spreading across the economy as the world tries to navigate through COVID-19. Ben will be talking about the economic mess we’re likely to see — in terms of a Recession here in Australia — h...

Just a quick update folks! There’s been some changes since we released today’s episode. The Queensland government had set up a grant program that offers an emergency rental assistance payment of up to $500 a week, for up to four weeks, for Queenslanders who cannot make rent. We thought it’s critical that we let you know about this considering it’s related to today’s episode on Landlords vs Tenants...

“Landlords vs Tenants.” Has this become the Unspoken Virus as the current pandemic escalates and more folks lose their jobs, fall into financial distress and struggle to pay rent? Well, to answer this question, let’s talk about the myths and misinformation out there .  Because we want to set the record straight in order to help BOTH landlords and tenants navigate what is a difficult time for all o...

Folks, March hasn’t ended yet but we’ve decided to bring forward our monthly catchup with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at realestate.com.au! We understand that in these uncertain times, all you want is some certainty and information around all the changes that’s been happening. So today, we had Nerida on Zoom and unpacked these discussions: All the most recent updates to date relating to the r...

There’s been a lot of questions coming in about the coronavirus and its implications to the property market, the finance sector and the economy at large — particularly in direct response to the higher levels of social distancing regulations we’re now seeing and its flow–on effect to unemployment and how we transact property. So, today we’re answering a whole heap of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ...

If you’ve seen the headlines recently, you would notice these: ASX finishes worst week in more than 11 years Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008 And then yesterday night, for those who’re active with the share market news, you’d probably notice this: Dow future surge 900 points — hit ‘limit up’ — on optimism a coronavirus rescue bill is close Japan stocks jump 7% as Fed ra...

As you’re likely aware, the coronavirus has NOT slowed. In fact, the coronavirus pandemic was having deep ramifications for financial systems right around the world, until central banks stepped in. So in his unprecedented speech late last week, Dr Philip Lowe announced an Emergency Rate Cut along with other measures effective immediately. We’ve mentioned this to you in last week’s episode on COVID...

There’s no doubt that every one of us is impacted by COVID-19 — the coronavirus pandemic — that’s practically everywhere right now. So, today’s episode is all about navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19 and lifting our eyes so we can see the bigger picture BEYOND the short-term contagion — and the social contagion — that’s currently going on. Our message remains the same as our first episode on t...

Where do you sit on the ladder of financial success? In this episode, we’re unpacking a brand-new framework that outlines the seven grades of financial well-being … so you can self-assess your financial health in a way you’ve never been able to do before! Here’s the deal, folks... There’s actually nothing out there like this. ‘Cos what we’re about to discuss is the overarching framework of ALL the...

With the Coronavirus outbreak spreading across the globe and impacting the economy, it begs the question… Is buying property right now still a good idea? Because when widespread contagions like the Coronavirus break out, they snowball into something else that’s also highly contagious… irrational human behaviour. So, our intention with this special episode is to separate facts from fiction so we st...

It’s the first Tuesday of the month which means the RBA Board has met and announced the official cash rate! And to no surprise, they’ve decided to cut it by 25 basis points to 0.5%. Now, this commentary features Ben’s update on the cash rate as well as the biggest impact on the data this month… “COVID-19”, aka… The Coronavirus! As you’re probably aware, the coronavirus has NOT slowed… in fact, it’...

Folks, it’s officially March AND today’s Facebook LIVE with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at realestate.com.au was like no other!! So… what did we chat about? Here’s a rough list!  COVID-19 and what does it really mean for ordinary Aussies?  Will it cause a recession?  Why strong growth in debt is worrying for economic growth?  Are we looking at a housing undersupply in Australia?  Does droppin...

The property industry is unregulated. What this means is that there are more than a few Bad Guys – and not just the sharks in white shoes – out there who slither under the radar and sell dodgy advice that, quite frankly, moves their wealth position and not yours. This is what keeps us showing up every Thursday. This is what started this podcast in the first place. And if you’ve been with us for a...

How many times have you heard something along these lines: “This suburb’s a growth corridor…”“There’s heaps of development happening here… it’s the next growth corridor.”“With all the new public transport networks, job opportunities and shops coming in, this place is absolutely a growth corridor full of investment potential .” With all this talk, it would appear that all property investors need to...

Who wants to know what’s in store for the property market in 2020? Think Hot Spots. Suburbs to watch. Capital city drive by. Property Predictions!! Sure, we know all of this property outlook stuff is a bit “crystal-bally” folks… BUT we also have some cool data up our sleeves that are backed by some serious research! So today we’re gonna give it a solid crack at letting you know what we think is go...

“The aim of the game is to learn how to fill your own cup… to do the adult work.” – Jaemin Frazer Matt Srama lost everything. But then he did something that would turn this loss into a profound learning experience. And his life has dramatically changed as a result. The question for you is… have you ever wanted to change something in your life, but found yourself getting in your own way? Maybe you...

The start of the decade doesn’t look great at the moment. At the end of last year, we faced with a bushfire crisis domestically and now, internationally, we are looking at a coronavirus outbreak. So, what’s in store for this month’s RBA Cash Rate Decision ? Here’s what Ben will be unpacking in this month’s session: The impact of the bushfire crisis, drought and coronavirus to Australia’s Economy T...

Our first Monthly Economic Outlook with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist of realestate.com.au and we’ll be talking about some serious updates folks! There have been some major events this couple of months so make sure to tune in. Here are some of the topics we touched on today…  Will rates be cut this week?  Most in-demand suburbs for upsizers  Updates on BREXIT and the US/China Trade War  How wil...

Put your hand up if you want to fast-track to the day when you can choose whether to go to work or not? Okay. Hands down. Most folks — probably early morning on a Monday when the alarm goes off — have thought it’d be nice to have the option to roll back over… or simply get out of bed and have the whole day to do whatever you want, without worrying about where the money’s going to come from. So tha...

When James McLellan was a kid, money was an issue. To the point that it ultimately resulted in his parent’s separation. You see, today’s guest grew up in a small country town of about 1,200 people — and ever since he can remember, money was a stressor. To make matters worse, his mum tried her hand at investing, choosing to self-manage her property, which unfortunately was tenanted by folks who had...

Let’s cut to the chase folks! Yes, we are hiring. You’ve probably heard us mentioning our parent company, Empower Wealth a few times in the past. Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently looking for a Buyers Agent for our Melbourne office! So…. Do you have a passion for property or have been listening to the podcast, and loved it? Or if your current job isn’t fulfilling for you or it’s...

“I needed to set something up so it’s essentially on autopilot and I’m protected from myself.” Brendan Gale and his partner Marrissa have an unusual way of running our Money SMARTS system that we think is pretty cool. At first, this unorthodox twist made us go “Woah, what?!” and we kinda struggled to wrap our heads around it (we’re old school, folks)! But as you’re about to hear…. this surprise tw...

“Your eyes are over every cent.”   Before we switched on the microphones, TPC listener Keren White wasn’t sure if she’d have anything ‘worthwhile’ to share. But just like every other guest in our Summer Series, her real-life experience with the fundamentals we’ve been teaching is nothing short of extraordinary! So when we hit go on record, she absolutely kicked into second gear and held nothing ba...

It was mid-2017 when David List and his wife, Lisa, decided to purchase their first investment property . But a few days into the settlement, and feeling a bit of buyer’s remorse, David did a quick Google stalk to see what else he should probably know about investing… and that’s when he stumbled upon these two middle-aged larrikins riffing about property, finance and money management!! From there,...

When he bought his first investment property, Joey D’Agata was too nervous to do his own bidding. But, flash forward four years, and he’s now self-built a high-income producing portfolio consisting of SIX properties. And, even more impressive… he’s only 26!! So folks… how on earth did Joey make this happen for himself? Especially considering the fact that when he first started saving, he was earni...