The Property Couch

Folks, today marks the FIRST episode of our much anticipated 2023/24 Summer Series! We’re extraordinarily excited to sit down with some amazing listeners and dig into their money story, explore the steps they took to build their property portfolios and ultimately unpack the intriguing question (which is also the theme of this series...) “What does money mean to YOU?”  As our 6th Summer Series, we’...

Welcome to the final Economic and RBA report for this year! In this edition, Ben delves into crucial topics: Has the US concluded its Interest Rate tightening cycle? Unpacking the Governor’s recent slide deck on inflation and the signals outlining the problem. In the extensive property update, Ben recaps the 2023 Property Market and shares initial insights on the t en Macro forces shaping differen...

Folks, as the LAST episode for 2023 before we kick off our inspiring 2023/24 Summer Series, we’re focusing on a question that looks at the heart of what we do (and not just as a podcast but through our advisory business ):    What Does Money Mean To YOU!? To properly dig into this question, we’re unpacking the psyche of the investor through one of America’s greatest psychologists and combining it...

Please Note: This episode is a re-run. The original air date was on February 16, 2017. 😊   In our FINAL bonus episode for 2023, we’re replaying an awesome episode with one of Bryce’s all-time property-investing heroes...  Jan Somers!   She is an incredibly humble housewife who is the author of 4 bestselling property books and is a successful property investor and educator extraordinaire.  With he...

What are the best auction strategies for buyers when the hammer drops?   Why should buyers use “Courageously Uncomfortable” reserve prices?   And who do auctioneers really work for??   Folks, these are just a few of the big questions we’re tackling today in an episode that’s all about the art of auctioning in Australia.  Here to shed expert intel into this world is Justin Nickerson, Director of Ap...

In this week’s bonus episode, we’re back with Part 2 of Bryce's appearance on the Parenthood Podcast featuring its Founder and Host, Leonie Akhidenor.  Continuing last week’s theme, Bryce and Leonie are unpacking how new parents can get onto the property ladder despite today's high-interest rates and heated property market.   They’ll be exploring Bryce's fail-proof money management...

In this week’s episode, we’re back with our final Throwback Thursday episode focusing on our last. three foundational pillars from our Four Pillars of Property Investing Mastery!  Folks, these pillars are absolutely critical for anyone wanting to build a stable property portfolio which is why we’re revisiting and unpacking these concepts with today’s market conditions.  We’ll be covering... ⚡ Ep...

The transition into parenthood can be a difficult one with new priorities, greater expenses and less free time.    During this time, it’s no surprise that many parents start to search for security through that forever family home, however, with today’s tumultuous economy, high interest rates and heated property market, it's no surprise that new parents are wondering how and if it’s even possi...

Folks, it’s time to strap your seatbelts in and tighten your property investing hats because in today’s episode, we’re doing our own Back to the Future with our first-ever Throwback Thursday!! 🔮 We’re revisiting our best property investing strategies and theories from aaallll the way back in 2015 and asking... Are they still relevant today?!?   We’ll be unpacking (Yep, that's still a favouri...

Hey folks, it's that time again for our Monthly Economic and RBA update! This time around, Ben got his sight set on a few key things:  RBA's November Board Meeting: We've all been eagerly waiting to see if the RBA is going to hike the cash rate again. This could mark the 13th time they've done it in this upward cycle. Find out more in this episode!  Inflation Rant: Hold onto yo...

With today’s geopolitical tensions and growing inflation uncertainty, how is Australia’s commercial, construction and property sectors faring?     Plus, what can we expect from next week’s cash rate decision and why has this instrument been so ineffective in stopping inflation?!    Their big questions folks and luckily, here to help us unpack them is Nerida Conisbee, our good friend and Chief Econ...

We’ve all heard the misconceptions about property investors – how they’re often painted as greedy landlords who love raising rents and spend their time swimming in a mountain of cash. In this bonus episode - originally recorded for the Real Talk podcast (aka the realestate.com.au podcast) - we debunk some of the popular myths around property investment! Hosted by Alice Piper, this episode features...

Do you know what the number one trap is when it comes to money?  We’re not all playing the same game! What does this mean? In their 20+ years in the industry, Bryce & Ben often come across a common theme which is… “ My friend/family invested in property via that strategy/location and was really successful, so I decided to do the same thing. ”  We might all have the same destination but bear in...

We’ve always said that property investing is a process, not an event but how does one successfully match this process with ongoing family, life AND travel goals to achieve it all?!? 🏡🌟   Folks, in today’s episode, we’re revealing how it’s possible through two real-life case studies!  In our first case study, "Scratching the Itch”, we’re exploring how a young family who is looking to spend a...

Want to hear how six very different people — that’s different ages, different incomes, different incomes and different demographics — ALL managed to build a multimillion-dollar property portfolio that creates $2,000 a week in passive income? Yep. They each hit that magical figure of $2K per week in passive income! So… how’d they do it?!   Psst.. for a FULL breakdown into all the numbers and proper...

Many investors can’t seem to move beyond owning 2-properties due to limited borrowing power or equity, so why don’t more people turn to Self-Manager Super Funds (SMSFs) as an answer?    Folks, this is just ONE of the enlightening questions from today’s enormous Q&A episode which has a bit of gold for every property investor, no matter what stage you are at on your property journey.    From the...

We’ve NEVER spoken about these investment strategies publicly before… but right now going through ALL 18 of our tried and tested investment strategies!  And in case you’re wondering… YES!... we use these investment strategies every single day when work with our clients! Basically, each of them can be a powerful standalone strategy, but they can also be interlinked and intertwined depending on whic...

With today’s property and economic conditions in mind, we’re back with a massive Q&A Day that’s focused on how to maximise your savings. Tune in to hear:  Are property managers really worth it?!   We’re giving you the unfiltered pros and cons of managing tenants, insurance, taxes and more (Basically we’re unpacking exactly what goes on behind the scenes!) If you renovate your Principal Place o...

Hey folks, amidst all the economic chatter making headlines in Australia, we're diving into our October RBA update. Got a ton to chat about, and of course, Ben's back to give us the lowdown.  In this October catch-up, here's what we're chatting about:  Inflation: Just a quick phase or are we in it for the long haul?  All things property: Let's really get into what's g...

In this episode you’re about to discover the Five Types of property investors…  … the question is: which one are you?! Here’s the deal… depending on your level of risk, the amount of time you have (and the amount of time you want to sacrifice), your current cashflow position and borrowing power, how long you want to be in the market AND your overall “Why” when it comes to property investing, you w...

The sad truth is…some property investors NEVER reach financial freedom. Why is this?! Well, after 20+ years of observation, and helping thousands of property investors undergo life-changing mental and financial transformations, we can pinpoint it to just 5 reasons. Can you guess them?! (We think they might surprise you….  Reason #1: T_M_ Reason #2: V_ _U_ Reason #3: F_T Reason #4: A_T_O_ _T_ Reaso...

So, what makes for the RIGHT investment property… and how do you pick it?  Well, let’s be honest… most of us can’t tick all the boxes on our property wish-list. We’d like to, sure, but often this isn’t an accurate depiction of reality. We can’t all afford the best house in the best street in a blue-chip, capital-growth-centric location every time we invest in property! So, chances are you’ve had,...

What will a post-covid-Australia world look like?  🌎 What trends can be predicted with Australia’s greatest migration in history currently ongoing? And yet, why is today’s skill shortage here to stay?   Meanwhile, in property, why do we think we’re headed towards the roaring 30s and 40s?   Folks this is just a SNIPPET of the questions we’re asking our favourite German-accented data expert. Can yo...

Not all properties are created equal. And there is a specific reason for this – what we like to call “The Psychology Behind The Price”. And this has EVERYTHING to do with human interest and human behaviour – something that can indeed be measured and, almost always, stays exactly the same… no matter who you are or where you live. Here’s the deal… there are two “types” of properties – Investment Gra...

With today’s tightening rate cycle, it’s no surprise that many folks are refocusing and replanning their lending strategies to secure their cash flows.  That's why, in this week’s episode we’re honouring those folks who are focusing on a “prevention rather than a cure” (and encouraging others to get on board!) by unpacking 4 REAL mortgage stories from our own brokers covering:  👉 Refinancing...