The Property Couch

Folks, we think Australia’s school curriculum should include money management and smart investing… In fact, we believe so strongly that Aussies need MORE property education, that we’re expanding from our “Four Pillars of Mastery” series… (Haven’t listened? You can check it out here! ) …into the first part of our “5 Essential Steps to Property Investing in Australia” framework!! Yep, that’s right f...

While we’ve been sharing tons of wisdom with you over the past few weeks… Today we’re putting knowledge into practice with the podcast’s first case study from Aaron, a valued listener of The Property Couch! Aaron asks:  “Why do some apartments that seem to tick all the boxes just don’t appreciate in price over time? This block at Brunswick is close to public transport, schools, cafes and lifestyle...

There’s no denying that Sydney and Melbourne are in a boom right now… But what does that mean for the everyday investor? Here’s the deal: We’re exploring WHAT you should be considering if you’re thinking of jumping into these heated markets… WHY having the fundamentals of property selection is important during this time and discussing the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) new cha...

Right off the bat folks , a big THANK YOU to our listeners for all the questions they’ve sent in! We’re excited to be answering a BUNCH of great questions in our FIRST-EVER Q&A session! We’ll be covering a lot of ground, from the crucial conversations you should be having before making ANY decisions to the type of research and data that’ll help you determine the best option for you. We’re also...

It’s no surprise that Ben and Bryce are huge advocates of property investing but until now, they haven’t explained WHY they love it so much! 🏘︎ Today we’re taking a walk down memory lane and discussing why and how Ben and Bryce first got into the residential property market and why they’ve continued to stay! From Ben’s early love of investing to Bryce’s captivation with Jan Somers’ back-of-napkin...

We’ve got four words when it comes to property spruikers folks: Run for the hills! Today’s topic is something we’re extremely passionate about which is why we’re focusing an entire episode on it!! Too often we’ve heard of “sharks in suits” who have no proper training… Giving terrible financial advice that can cripple folks’ wealth and make that lifestyle dream, well, a dream. In fact – hearing abo...

If you were to ask an investor if they wanted to save $149 per week on a property, we can guarantee you that no one would say no… BUT that’s exactly what too many folks are doing when they don’t use tax depreciation, right? (Check out the case studies at the bottom if you don’t believe this number…) Today we’re excited to be discussing this topic with the help of our good friend and first-ever gue...

Buying in a heated market is kinda like jumping off a cliff because everyone else is jumping… …many investors start buying any old investor stock (Call it a classic case of the FOMO), but the problem is, how do you know that a heated market hasn’t already reached its peak before you even jump in? The answer is: Sometimes to get ahead, you’ve got to take the road (or cliff) less travelled! (We migh...

Well folks, after eight long weeks of waiting, we’ve FINALLY reached our most anticipated topic yet…Investment Stock vs. Investment Grade Properties! Did you know, there’s a higher percentage of investors who’ve sold their property for less than their original purchase price, than owner-occupied properties ? Yep, that’s sadly true. That’s why in today’s episode, we’re deep dive into what investmen...

Folks, we’ve been sharing what we believe will make you successful investors, but today, we’re turning the microphone over to you .  With the rise in apartments in CBDs around Australia, this is a common question we’ve been hearing, and we’re excited to get into the meat of it today! We’re breaking it down into HOW these two accommodations differ, the different types of asset classes you can inves...

Folks, it’s scary to watch investors pour bucketloads of time and money into budgeting and buying a property, to then not invest in any protection! This is exactly why we’re homing in on the fourth and final part of our ABCD Property Investment Formula series: Defence! Previously, we’ve spoken about Cash Flow Management , Borrowing Power and Asset Selection . If Asset Selection is the favourite of...

We’re going to let you in on a secret for selecting great assets… Look at the big picture BEFORE the property! That’s right folks! We’ll be discussing this (and more!) as part of the third episode which focuses on A for Asset Selection in our ABCD Property Investment Formula. And while most think they score an A+ in this area, we look at a couple of pitfalls that can cause people to score an F! Br...

This may be one of the most important factors when investing in property Continuing with our “ABCD” Property Investment Formula which all property investors should master, we’re advancing to B for Borrowing Power!! Folks, now that you know how much surplus you have at the end of each month (thanks to the previous episode on Cash Flow Management ), the next step is knowing YOUR borrowing power! Did...

Do you know the ABCD’s of property investing?? Yep, we’ve spent years defining this Property Investment Formula (which we like to call the ABCDs) that every property investor should master!! That’s right, there’s a science behind investing; property investment is not just a transaction. So get excited folks because over the next four episodes we’ll be deep-diving into the four pillars which make u...

In a time of growing self-managed super funds and heated markets, what should we be valuing more: regulation or education?? In this episode, we’re unpacking the role regulation plays (especially in the wake of the Murray Review and changing limited recourse borrowing arrangements) …and looking at why education is important for ALL! That’s right folks, many marketers and those giving the advice are...

That’s right folks. Wherever our co-hosts Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley are, be it sitting as chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia  (PIPA) or splitting their days as buyers’ agents and property investment advisors, they’re driven to provide a great education that’ll help folks make better investments! And to kick us off, Bryce and Ben are sharing some of the mistakes and lesso...