The Property Couch

When Covid hit, Tim and Thomas lost their jobs practically overnight. At the time, they both worked in aviation – at the same airline, in fact – but all this changed for the couple when international borders went into a snap lockdown and not too long after, they were made redundant from careers they loved… and ones they imagined doing for the rest of their lives. What happened next is – quite fran...

“Have I made a mistake?” This is a common question we get from investors who just start listening to our podcast and learn the fundamental principles we teach for the first time. Today we are answering some of these key questions – one, in fact, where the listener is not entirely “wrong” in their choice, though at face value seems to go against our general rule of thumb . You’ll learn why exactly...

Ah, Monopoly – the classic board game… chances are you’ve got fond (or maybe even frustrated?) flashbacks playing it… [… Nothing quite like the feeling of “Passing Go”, getting a quick cashflow lift, and then proceeding to bankrupt your loved ones in a friendly-but-no-so-friendly game of Monopoly… ] Well, folks, Did You Know … the 100-year-old property-trading game actually has 6 Proven Property L...

Have you ever wondered how to invest in property with YOUR specific budget? Like, what if you DON’T have a big budget to spend…? Or, on the contrary… what if your budget’s actually quite healthy – but you’re not sure if a $1 million – $2 Million property is really a premium investment (S hould you buy two cheaper investment properties instead? )… Folks, they’ll be something for you in this Q &...

Folks, it’s no secret that property prices have seen a significant uptick – so what does this mean for your investment strategy if you can no longer afford to buy investment-grade locations that are close to the city? See, if you’ve read our book The Armchair Guide To Property Investing , or heard any of our earlier episodes, you might have heard us quote particular price points that now seem, wel...

This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political updates around the world and within Australia too. The themes for this month are: Settle down, people, settle down – there’s too much commentary about the inflation risk story . This month it’s all about the positive business data as they join the economic pa...

Want the proven tactics and bidding tips to WIN at auction!?! Folks, this episode will help take the STRESS out of the intimidating auction process and give you the exact strategies professional Buyers Agents use to… Master the buying process Outsmart real estate agents Beat the competition (without overpaying) Avoid auction mistakes … and, ultimately, secure the property! Here to help us unpack A...

Folks, as promised we’re diving deep into the 2021-22 Budget Review – what’s in it, what are the key takeaways for property investors, first home buyers and us Aussie taxpayers!! In a one-liner summary… “Man, Can Politicians Spend Money!!” Yep. And we’re unpacking quite a bit of it – such as… The $15.2 billion infrastructure spend! Free cashback (Tax Offset) & how much you’re likely gonna get...

What if we told you there’s a hidden part of your brain that controls your financial decisions… even if you believe you’re the one calling the shots!?! Folks, today we have a very exciting episode in store for you (Ben’s in his absolute element!) that’s about to reveal how to hack your brain to make you more money! Here’s the reality… despite our best intentions, we DON’T make decisions out of spr...

Just like you’d visit a doctor for a physical health check-up, the same applies to your MONEY health! In this episode we’re diving deep into The Four Pillars of Money Health — that is, the areas you must regularly monitor to take care of your money and, yep, create MORE of it so you can ultimately reach the summit of a passive income for life! A couple of weeks ago we did an episode on The Four Ty...

The verdict is well and truly in — when money is cheap, the world goes around faster. We’re basically seeing that show up now. The other important news is around inflation – and we’re going to see this word, “transitionary” as the new buzzword. And… positive economic data is everywhere. Let’s dive deeper into this month’s RBA! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cas...

Is the property market showing signs that growth is SLOWING? Well, according to Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic , it IS – and there are 7 tell-tale signs it’s happening! That’s right. Joining us today is CoreLogic‘s executive research director for Australasia and indeed one of Australia’s leading property market commentators – and Tim’s noticed quite a few interesting trends in the data...

Do you recognise this early warning sign!?! Yep. Straight from the studio, we’re unpacking “The Early Warning Sign: Where Most Investors Go Wrong With FOMO!” We’ll be honest with ya folks… this one’s a killer. ☠ And will cost you [...] CONTINUE READING The post (LIVE) The Early Warning Sign: Where Most Investors Go Wrong With FOMO! appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPIS...

Do you know the FOUR types of wealth!?! Yep. Prosperity, or “wealth”, can be narrowed down to four specific categories – and in today’s episode, we’re unpacking each one so you can see where YOUR definition of wealth really sits! Key Message: Don’t let “1” and “2” rob you of “3” and “4”!  Tune in now to learn all four types of wealth and join us as we deliver the gold straight from the studio (you...

If you listen to just one episode, please make it this one! Folks, today we are chatting with one of our very own virtual mentors (of all time!)… BERNARD SALT!! Yep. You’ve probably heard us talking about Bernard on the podcast before – indeed, he has formed a lot of our own views about where the demand for property is heading. In a nutshell: if there is one person on earth who deeply understands...

Right. Let’s have the uncomfortable conversation – is The Property Couch just a platform for another couple of Spruikers to push property on you!?! Look, we get it… this is a fair question to ask. One we recently received recently from a listener! And, who knows, maybe it might even be something weighing on the back of your mind as well. So… Are we Property Spruikers? Listen now, and you’ll hear o...

So… We’ve got this question for you… Are we back in the Roaring 20’s?! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political update around the world and within Australia too. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on…  The Three Big Takeaways that RBA intends to keep  The World Economy’s growth i...

Rental Reform is here. And with this comes quite the ‘sting’ for landlords. So we want to make sure our community – in particular, those who already own an investment property and also folks who are considering an investment property now or in future – know what to do to prepare for these new laws. As of March 29th 2021, there have been 132 rental rule changes here in Victoria. And while these law...

Did you know we all have a distinct “Money Personality”?? Yep – we do! And in this episode, we’re giving you the complete lowdown so you can identify which one is YOUR personality, as well as practical tips to improve your bank balance, make your Super work harder and build a nest-egg for your retirement that won’t cost you “an arm and a leg” to set up! Folks, joining us today is our good friend a...

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is certainly here in this hot property market, folks! Let’s be real… the “Great Australian BBQ Topic” is officially on steroids right now — a combination of low-interest rates, rising property prices and lack of supply in the market is seeing all sorts of people jump in on “the property party” they perceive everyone else is enjoying. So, we want to be direct with you… th...

Here to help to hit your passive income goals and explain exactly how this sports star became a successful investor is NRL champion , Tom Symonds! Yep. Tom Symonds is a 10-year professional footy player (Roosters, anyone!?!) and, although retired from the game, Tom’s currently the Players Operations Manager with Rugby League Players Association . From 2009-2012, Tom played for the Sydney Roosters...

This episode covers everything a landlord needs to know to PROTECT their investment property! Sure, “Landlord Protection Insurance” probably doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic in the world… but we can assure you it is a VITAL part of a property investor’s Defence Strategy. Here’s the deal… Building Insurance is NOT enough if you are NOT going to be the one living in your property… you need...

If you’ve been in the news cycle, this shouldn’t come as a surprise but…. Australia Property Prices Break 17-Year Record! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political updates around the world and within Australia too. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on…  A Quick update on the Pand...

The final part of our mini-series: “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” has landed! Just in case you missed it… LAST TWO WEEKS ON THE PROPERTY COUCH. Episode 326 was all about The SEARCH for the property and The DUE-DILIGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property! Episode 325 was about GETTING STARTED! Nailing the brief, how to get your FINANCE ready,...

Part 2 of “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” is HERE… … and today’s episode is all about two things: The SEARCH for the property… The DUE-DILLEGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property! Folks, as we mentioned last week in Part 1 of this 3-part mini-series … we are in a HOT property market – listings are TIGHT. And pretty much every major and second...