The Property Couch

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...

There’s no doubt about it – the property market is HOT and it’s only getting HOTTER! Mark our words, folks – we’re in a Seller’s Market right now – and we’re talking Right Across The Country – which means if you’re serious about entering the property market, there are some CRITICAL things you need to know and do in order to make sure your execution is successful and, here’s the biggie…NOT somethin...

The pendulum has swung and Australia’s property market is expected to be very, very different in 2021! On the back of what we can only describe as “a year we’ll never forget”, property is about to bounce ahead in a direction very few could have predicted during the height of the pandemic panic. In this episode, you’re about to hear an expert forecast that reveals key market insights into the Prope...

This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and because it is the FIRST cash rate announcement for 2021 — and a significant amount has happened between his last RBA video until now — he has a lot to share with you. And one of those things is very, very exciting indeed. It just might have a bit to do with, well, double-digit growth for property prices… And becaus...

There are stories you hear about that stay with you for the longest time. Stories of triumph, stories of heartbreak, stories of beating the odds. Personal stories are so authentic and transparent that, no matter what, it hits your core and you can’t forget them. This episode is THAT story. And today’s remarkable guest is Sam, a Couch Listener who is as inspiring and impactful as they come! Over fo...

Three Words… Wild. Money. Management. Three more words… But. not. anymore!!! Our Summer Series continues and today we are interviewing listener Kellie … We’ve gotta hand it to her… not only did Kellie USED TO have some seriously wild money management going on… Eg… Did someone say SEVENTEEN BANK ACCOUNTS OPEN!!??!! … Kellie is an absolute free spirit in her own right, and her energy & enthusias...

Using a credit card to earn Qantas Points… is it even worth it?! Folks, joining us today is listener Megan – and not only is she going to help us answer this exact question (… just wait ‘til you hear the reason it came up in the first place!), she is also living proof that your money backstory does NOT have to be your financial destiny! This is a financial transformation no one should miss – we co...

What if you grew up in an environment where money was extremely tight? And what if this experience carried on into young adulthood, this time from your OWN financial decisions… up until something finally cracked and you said, “That’s it, I’ve had enough!" What if you went from DROWNING in debt to FLOATING on Financial Peace… and finally cracked the code to break the family’s financial trauma...

Want to meet an investor who has FINISHED their Acquisition Phase?! That is, they’ve purchased ALL the properties they need to earn a passive income for life… so now there’s nothing left to do but retire!! Here’s the deal… today we are speaking to a “TPC Veteran” – someone who has listened to the podcast since the very beginning… and in that time has actioned on all the teachings and built their o...

Folks, wanna know the SIX reasons why Australia’s property market didn’t “plummet” during a global pandemic…. even when so many commentators suggested otherwise!?! We’re checking in with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at REA Group and she’s going to tell you exactly why… and the key risks we still have to keep an eye on as we move into 2021! A Hint on The 6 Reasons… (see if you guess right )  __...

Some stories need to be told. And today’s guest listener owns one of those stories. Here’s what happened… While working in the Navy, Max Roman literally had his legs crushed when a torpedo unexpectedly fell from a submarine’s storage shelf, instantly trapping him. Obviously, that’s quite a full-on story, right!?! And definitely not something you hear every day. But it gets even more “Wow.” … Despi...

Yep. She once had TWELVE bank accounts open… but now her money management story looks very different indeed! Joining us today is listener Renae Brandsema … and we’re about to unpack how she said goodbye to financial stress once and for all. Because what’s interesting about Renae is she has known what money is like as a stressor – and she’s previously tried to control this stress by counting every...

How will stamp duty changes in Victoria affect you? Folks, we’re about to unpack the new stamp duty and land tax changes outlined in the Victorian State Budget… and what this means for home buyers and property investors! So who gets the most benefit? And HOW MUCH will we pay in stamp duty moving forward? And are these discounts likely to stick around, or…? ’cos here’s what’s interesting… … with VI...

Today we kick off the first episode of our Summer Series – that is, we’re showcasing REAL LIFE MONEY TRANSFORMATIONS! And there’s no better place to start than with Brendan Deith, who took humble beginnings as a paperboy to ignite money habits that would go onto pave the way to a passive income for life!! And Brendan’s journey has indeed been an endless ripple effect – from learning good money man...

Folks, as you’re likely aware, the NSW government has taken the lead on ENDING stamp duty! Yep. In their unforgettable 20/21 Budget, NSW has announced some significant proposed changes to the heavily debated Tax charged for property purchases…. So, what are these proposed changes and how do they affect property buyers?! And will property investors get a look in? Tune in now, because we’re unpackin...

Last cash rate announcement for the year folks and after last month’s cut , we know the Reserve Bank of Australia will not be moving the cash rate anytime soon. But yet, there are still A LOT of things happening globally and domestically. So here’s Ben’s update on what’s happening to property markets around the world and in Australia. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on…  A Q...

Did you know there’s a “Millennial Movement” currently happening? What if we told you this is shifting the property type set for high demand? What if we told you it might not be what you think it is?! Folks, we’re about to dive inside the mind of an expert Demographer – someone who studies the changing structure of human populations and how this is going to play out in the future. And someone we’r...

Want to hear a property masterclass from one of the best of the best in the industry?! And what if we told you this guest has not only been investing since 1967… but also OUTPERFORMED the marketplace by a whopping 7.1% during this time? That’s right… today’s guest is one of the LEGENDS in property investing – one of the first EVER Buyers Agents in the country, in fact – and all of the properties h...

It’s time for… Australia’s Property Market Update with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at realestate.com.au And here’s the question on our minds… 👉 “Will the shift to Regional Locations continue BEYOND the pandemic?!”👈 Honestly… Will we see the “Escape From The City” trend [...] CONTINUE READING The post Bonusisode with Nerida | A Permanent Shift To Regional Locations?! appeared first on The Pr...

Investing close to train lines. Buying Grandma’s house. ‘Til divorce do us part. And then this… Should You Buy “The Worst House In The Worst Street”… IF It’s In The BEST Suburb?! In this Q&A episode, we’re giving you the answers to the property investment questions that keep you up at night. (Quite literally. One listener was pondering LMI at 3am!) We’ve got everything from how to invest in pr...