The Property Couch

No one wants their most expensive decision to be fumbled, delayed or up in the air come D-day… so today, folks, we’re giving you the settlement solutions BEFORE you need them! And it’s a little bit like taking a peek into a future that’s just around the corner. How do we know? Well, joining us today is Lisa Dowie, Chief Customer Officer at Property Exchange Australia Ltd (PEXA) , Australia’s onlin...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably keen on property investing — regardless of whether or not you’re a beginner or a multimillion-dollar property portfolio owner… or somewhere in between. And chances are you also like to have a life too, right? Because folks, at the end of the day, while hard work’s rewarding and a passive income’s exciting, there are also other factors competing for your time...

What an episode we’ve got for you today, folks!! We’re letting you in on the 5 FOOLPROOF WAYS to conquer your finance!! Yep, we’re dead set serious. Why? Because we know in this day and age it can be a little more challenging to get a loan than it used to be! With APRA’S handbrake on the lending sector, what banks look for can mean you’re jumping through a few more loops just to get approval…  so...

Folks, it’s a SERIOUS episode today… jam-packed with nothing but serious GOLD!! Why? Today we’ve got Tim Graham, Partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers , to discuss all things Real Estate Law … especially Strata!! Strata? What do we mean? Think Off the Plan. Subdivision. Owner Corporate. Townhouse. Apartment. Unit. Yep. Tim practices exclusively in the areas of strata and subdivision law, Owners Corporat...

It’s a “BATTLE ROUND” Q & A Day, folks!! In other words… This vs That. Yep. After 4 solid weeks of some seriously special guests interviews — starting with Alan Oster and ending with Stuart Wemyss — we’re finally in the ring for a good ol’ Q&A Session! The Battle Round includes… Melbourne vs Brissy Sell vs Hold Costs of Property Investing vs Gains of Property Investing House vs Beach apart...

Ever wanted the formula to win the game of building wealth? Well, folks… you’re in luck! Because today we have a very special guest who’s going to hand you the GOLDEN RULES of building wealth that is founded in logic, simple maths and supported by historic evidence! Joining us is Stuart Wemyss , author of the newly-released book Investopoly , and Founder of ProSolution , who has over 20 years of e...

Want to know where the booms are predicted to happen? How about the property markets where you can target cash flow-positive properties? Joining us today, folks, is John Lindeman, Director of Property Power Partners and researcher and educator for the 7steps2success online property education program who has spent well over 15 years professionally researching the housing market, and let’s be honest...

We’re taking a plunge into the Property Data Dive today folks! Because today the LocationScore Lads have got the band back together and so The Capital Growth King of Research, Jeremy Sheppard — Property Analyst, Research Director and Creator of DSR Data — joins us with the latest data that’s pointing its finger at hot growth markets. And not only is Jeremy’s going to tell you where some of these h...

Let’s get down to business, folks! Today we’re tackling the past, present and future of Australia’s economy… And who better to help us out than Alan Oster, Group Chief Economist of the National Australia Bank (NAB) ?! Alan sure knows his stuff, folks — as Group Chief Economist, Alan is responsible for NAB ’s global economic and financial forecasts . Not to mention, before he started at NAB (which...

It’s our favourite day of the month folks… Q & A Day!!! And we’re covering quite a bit in a short & sweet amount of time today— including AN EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT for our Couch listeners!!! (As it so happens, this was dropped with, “Yeah, go on, let’s tell ‘em” and a nod of the head… so an absolute scoop.) Not only that but also we answer 3 solid questions, thanks to the legends who leave...

Alright, folks! Let’s bring on Episode 167!! Today is all about Buyers' Agents … and when you SHOULDN’T use one! Yep — it might seem a bit strange considering Bryce is one… but we’re going there! And why? Well, we’ve received a couple of questions recently about the cost of a Buyers Agent, and whether or not this represents value for money … So, how much (in $$) is a reasonable Buyers Agent f...

We heard from today’s guest back on Episode 107 , and joining us again is none other than Nicole Faid , Principal and Founder of Accord Conveyancing, who has handed out accurate legal advice for over 25 years!  Just a heads up — we covered her awesome back story in that previous episode, so if you want to hear it (and it’s well worth the listen), go back and check it out! And we jump straight into...

Just a heads up, folks: we’re tackling a couple of serious topics today! Because, not only are we diving into the world of the Banking Royal Commission (and what they do), but we’re also answering a few voicemail messages about how to best service your loan , what to look out for if you considering investing in shares and having a crack at the million dollar question: should you sell or hold?? Yep...

It’s Q&A Day, folks!! Off the back of last night’s webinar, “7 Deadly Sins of Building a Property Portfolio” we’ve got plenty of questions left over that we reckon are going to help you with ALL THINGS LOANS and INVESTMENT LENDING ! Before it kicks off though… we’ve got a BIG announcement (well, big news for Bryce!!)… so make sure you keep an ear out! So, we’ve got SIX questions to get through...

We’re going off the cuff today, folks! Yep, there’s been no prep behind this podcast… BUT we guarantee it’s still going to be golden! Why?? It all started (yesterday) when Ben created a little pop quiz for the staff at our company… and his question is: What is the No.1 infrastructure needed to grow property prices? Based on the banter that spread through our office, the answer might also surprise...

We have a couple of treats in store for you today, folks!! Not only is it Q & A Day — we know: it seems like forever since we had one, and we love ‘em!! — we’ve also created A BRAND NEW SEGMENT, which is kicking off on the Couch TODAY . Yep. Think property markets. Think sneak peak. Think data! Actually, speaking of data, joining us for a portion of today’s episode (hint, hint) is Jeremy Shepp...

Want to know how to bag an A-grade asset? How about scoring the inside tips Buyers Agents use? If you’re keen to buy property like a pro, today is the show for you! That’s right, folks! We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of buying… how to nail an auction sale, how not to overspend and how to think like you’ve been in the game for decades. Joining us is Veronica Morgan — you might recognise her...

We’re getting real on the Couch today, folks. So if you’re in the mood for some solid learning, serious authenticity and a powerful view into what it’s like to be on the chair opposite us, today is YOUR Day! Because in this episode we are introducing a very, very special guest... someone who has personally reached out, sat down and met with one of our advisors…. Karla C. Why? Well, this is where t...

Feel Good February is even better with a Feel Good Podcast, folks! So, that’s exactly what we’ve got in store for you today: The episode to get rid of the “mood funk” In other words: it’s a mindset, business success and property story all rolled into one holistic show! If that doesn’t make you feel good, our guest, Emily Hazell of Serotonin Eatery, Exercise and Education will give you fresh tips t...

That’s right, folks! Back by popular demand, we have Chris Helder on The Couch … with his brand-new book, Cut The Noise !! We first heard Chris’s power of mindset and “Useful Belief” in Episode 113 | Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t Work … and, in Bryce’s email shout-out, you mentioned you’d benefit from having Chris back on… Boy, are we glad you did! For those who missed the episode or need a refres...

Folks … we’ve gone a bit creative on today’s episode!! We want you to think, act and do like …. ants! Yep. We really do mean those teeny tiny insects…. who would have thought ants would come up in a property investing podcast ? But before you ask yourself, “Have we left our marbles somewhere?”, we solemnly swear we’ve got a reason! Well, 7 actually. And we reckon you can take something away from t...

We promised you a market outlook last week….. so, folks, we had to deliver! Yep! This week on the Couch, we’ve wrangled in Tim Lawless, CoreLogic ‘s executive research director for Australasia, who heads up the Data Research and Analytics team, analysing and interpreting real estate, demographic and economic trends across the country! He’s one of Australia’s leading property market commentators, s...

It’s the day in our week we most look forward to… Happy Podcast Day, folks! And, you betcha: this episode is ESSENTIAL! Why? If you’re a regular listener of the show, you know that we go on and on about making sure you head back to our earliest episodes, because the information we shared in our glory days is vital. It’s foundational. It’s absolutely the name of the game in property investing! That...

Alright, folks! It’s that time again… Podcast Day! And today we’re bringing you PART 2 of our Summer Series on the Foundational Principles of Property Investing , featuring THE best bits of gold from our guests! So if you’re interested in building a property portfolio in a tough market, learning the key elements of property investing or wouldn’t mind a handful of renovating tips to increase that c...

Happy New Year, folks!!! We hope you celebrated this new beginning in style — and also gave yourself a pat on the back for the great things you made happen in 2017!! Indeed, 2018 is now with us……. and we are SO excited to share this new chapter with you. We also have a few surprises up our sleeve this year, with more than a handful of epic guests lined up!! ** If you’re super keen on hearing from...