The Property Couch

Folks — full disclosure — today’s episode was NOT originally in the plan. Today you’ll be listening to Bryce interviewing Ben Kingsley as the Chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PICA) on Australia’s greatest renter’s tax ever introduced . Free Stuff Mentioned…   Complete PIPA’s 2022 Sentiment Survey: Let us know your experiences and have your voice heard on issues such as...

With higher interest rates and tighter budgets on the forecast, some folks have been left wondering…  “How does lifting interest rates – when everything is already so expensive – actually help with inflation??”  And for today’s episode – what do interest rates and inflation have to broccoli and property?! To answer this, we’re holding a special 101-crash course in inflation to explain why the Rese...

Continuing from last week’s episode, we’re back with PART 2 of Do You Need a Buyers Agent in Today’s Market?   As we’ve said since our earliest podcast episodes, folks end up paying in 1 of 4 ways , and choosing to work with a Buyers Agent means you’re also choosing to pay in the best way… (especially in today’s market, you don’t want to be paying in any of the other ways…)  This week we’ll be div...

If you’ve been listening to the podcast recently, you’d know that we’ve been encouraging folks out there to keep investing despite today’s property market – basically, to be “greedy when others are fearful,” in the wise words of Warren Buffet! But…how are you supposed to get into the market – or even make progress – when you don’t have the experience or the time to invest?  Folks, the answer is a...

As we welcome in a new financial year, we welcome another not-so-surprising change… The Reserve Bank of Australia has once again lifted the cash rate by 50 basis points , bringing the official rate to 1.85%. This marks the most aggressive rate rise in a 3-month period since 1994 (If you’re wondering,  back then the RBA lifted the cash rate by 200 basis points) Tune in as Ben breaks down what this...

“ How old is TOO old to start investing?!?”   Like…how do Offset , Interest-Only & Principal Interest Only accounts work (in practical terms) to help you retire your debt? What are the fundamentals of Amortisation (we promise it’s not as scary as it sounds) and when are you too old to refinance a loan??  We’re answering how you can use all of this to best position yourself for retirement, plus...

Imagine, as a child, being diagnosed with an incurable cancer of the central nervous system. Imagine being told that you only have a 4% chance of survival. Now imagine being offered hope – a shot at life – as a patient in a new cancer drug trial. But…as the days and months creep by, seeing all the other children slowly passing away, one by one, until you are the only survivor left. Folks, this gut...

“It was almost considered rude in our family to be talking about how money is generated and how much of it is generated, and where it goes. We were sort of told to mind our own business…”  Folks, we’re finishing our 2022 Winter Series on a high with a guest with an amazing tale that shows the undeniable power of changing your mindset to change your life …  Today’s special guest – Alex – grew up in...

“I wouldn’t be going on holidays, I wouldn’t be going on those trips or just those little things, I guess the little voice in the back of my head going, “Oh, you sure you can afford that?”   Folks, today’s guest has been through a remarkable journey.  He’s transformed from a state of Financial Anorexia to achieving Financial Peace of Mind – but his tale doesn’t begin as you might think. Jack didn’...

And just like that, we’re back with another jam-packed economic and RBA update!   This month saw the RBA lift cash rates by yet another 50 basis points , bringing the cash rate to 1.35% – the biggest month-on-month increase in 22 years and the highest cash rate since early June 2019. Here are our other key themes for this month’s economic update:   The world’s leading economies are going to manufa...

“I thought investing was for RICH people, and that’s just what it was. It was something a normal person didn’t do, and now our eyes are open – the possibilities are endless really.”   Growing up in a household with a tight budget and parents working double jobs to feed a family of seven, our second Winter Series guest didn’t have a lot of money conversations around the table…  In fact, there was n...

As Australia descends into winter, what better way to celebrate the chill than by kicking off our 2022 Winter Series ?!   In this special edition series, we’ll be deep-diving into some of our listener’s personal stories, going behind the scenes to share their challenges and triumphs and exploring how they’re successfully investing in property thanks to the power of planning.  We’ve got a very spec...

While we love to have some good AFL banter on the show, this week’s episode is all about a star from another Aussie sport…  We’re jumping into the world of NRL (National Rugby League) with one of its most prominent athletes who played fullback, wing, centre and five-eighth for the Brisbane Broncos.  Representing Australia at an international level and playing in the Queensland State of Origin… We’...

It’s been a while since we’ve said this (which makes it even more exciting!!)… Ben reckons he’s found his new FAVOURITE QUESTION!!!!   That’s because this question is something EVERYONE can relate to: Do I need to choose between building wealth or living the lifestyle you want?!   Folks, this is the type of thing that we deal with on an everyday basis! We’re using our years of battle-hardened expe...

The RBA has released its June update and boy is there a lot going on!    Not only do we have a new Federal Government behind the wheel, but after lifting interest rates for the first time in 11.5 years in its May update , this month saw the RBA lift cash rates by a massive 50 basis points, bringing the cash rate to 0.85%. A certain sector within the property market is also facing a new threat… how...

Have you ever wondered what the BIGGEST influences are on an investor’s success?!   Is it passion, personality, time, experience, learnt market timing or even luck?! Or are you just born with a “business brain” ?!   Well folks, our very special guest today can actually narrow an investor’s success down to just 3 things!!   And if you’ve got that covered, well according to him…you’re basically goin...

We repeat! Do NOT land the plane during a storm!!  What do we mean by this…?   Well, in our minds, changing your investment plan due to changing circumstances is kinda like planning a flight and lifting off the runway and then hitting stormy weather. Should you try and land the plan in the middle of the storm?!?  You’ll have to tune in to the episode to find out what we think!! Since it’s a Q&...

With the Federal Election fast approaching, you’ve probably heard A LOT of noise around stuff like climate change, international security, and aged care funding…  But as a property investor, you’re probably wanting to know: What do the parties’ property policies mean for you!?!   We’ll be breaking down and comparing Liberal’s Access to Super policy and Labour’s Help to Buy (Shared Equity) policy a...

Folks we’re back to finish what we started…  In last week’s Bonusisode we featured Part One of Tax Planning Tips to Maximise your Returns and now, we’re back to give you the rest of the gold!   We’ll be unpacking…  How to claim travel expenses related to work (especially if you’re a rental owner!)   Is it possible to successfully act as your own accountant and claim travel expenses for properties?...

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!!  ...