The Property Couch
Australia’s top property podcast for everyday investors who want real results, not hype.
Originally shaped by long-time hosts Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway, The Property Couch has evolved into a new chapter led by Ben alongside the expanded Couch Crew. The foundations remain the same: practical frameworks, clear thinking, and real stories that help Australians make smarter decisions.
Backed by data, banter, and proudly anti-spruiker since 2015!
W: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/
Episodes
894 episodes
Your Brain Is Costing You Money | Throwback Tuesdays
You probably like to think your financial decisions are rational.But behavioural economics tells us that emotion, instinct and
Why Property Investors Need to Prepare for 1 July 2027 NOW | FUNdamental Fridays
Could millions of Australian property investors be leaving things too late?In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Ben Kingsley sits down with Greg Sugars from Preston Rowe Paterson to discuss the practical challenges surrounding the governm...
614 | Property D-Day: The Decisions Investors Can’t Avoid – Q&A Day
With cooling market conditions, tax changes and another rate rise expected this year, uncomfortable decisions are starting to surface for many investors. In this jam-packed Q&A Day, Ben is joined by Couch Crew, Ben Thompson (QP...
How Much Money is Enough? | Throwback Tuesdays
How much money is enough?It sounds like a simple question, but most of us have never actually defined the answer.In this week’s Throwback Tuesday, Ben and Bryce revisit a powerful idea from The Psychology of Money and exp...
What REALLY Happens During a Bank Valuation? | FUNdamental Fridays
Do you need to clean your home before a bank valuation?In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Ben Kingsley is joined by Neal Ellis from Preston Rowe Paterson to lift the curtain on how bank valuations actually work.Many propert...
613 | How to Run Your Rental Property on Autopilot
Most investors think they’re buying a property. What they don’t realise is they’re also taking on a small rental business. That business generates income, incurs expenses, carries risk and creates ongoing tax, complia...
Why Do Interest Rates Rise When Prices Are Already High? | Throwback Tuesdays
Remember when broccoli cost $11 a kilo? 🥦When everyday essentials are already getting more expensive,
The Best Property Deals Aren't Off-Market Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Do off-market properties really offer the best value?In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Ben Thompson challenge one of the most common assumptions in property buying.Many buyers believe the best opportunitie...
612 | Residential vs Commercial: What Stacks Up? - Chat with Neal Ellis & Greg Sugars
Brisbane may already be turning. Interstate investors may be splitting cities into two-tier markets. And 200+ valuers across Australia and New Zealand are the first to know it. Ben is joined by Preston Rowe Paterson's Neal ...
Why Should I Invest When I’m Already Doing Well? | Throwback Tuesdays
You’re doing all the right things: steady income, paying down the mortgage, building up the offset. So… why take...
Why Every Bank Gives You a Different Answer | FUNdamental Fridays
How much can you really borrow?In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley sits down with mortgage broker Luke Oxenham to unpack one of the most common questions property buyers ask:"How much can I borrow?"...
611 | Mid-Year Property Outlook 2026
Australia’s property market has turned, but how far could prices fall? 📉 In one of our most anticipated episodes of the year, Bryce Holdaway is BACK on the couch with Ben for our 2026 Mid-Year Property Market Outlook!&...
Cycle Amplifiers: The 7 Forces Moving Property Prices Right Now | Tuesday Toolkit
Introducing Tuesday Toolkit 🧰: a new series designed to help you make sense of what’s happening in property right now.From the latest data and market trends to the frameworks and key indicators we use to understand what’s really d...
Why the Next 24 Months Could Be a Great Time to Buy Property | FUNdamental Fridays
Could the next two years be one of the best times to buy property?In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley is joined by Stuart Wemyss to unpack what's really driving property prices and why the current market could presen...
610 | Livevesting: Could Buying a Better Home Be Smarter Than Another Investment Property? - Chat with Stuart Wemyss
What if the “safe” property decision you make today is the one you regret in 20 years? 🤔 With the rules around property investing changing, these are the decisions investors are being forced to rethink. Joining ...
(LIVE) RBA Aug 2026 | Inflation is STILL Too Damn High!
The RBA has held the cash rate at 4.35% — but that doesn’t mean the rate story is over.In this August ...
When Is It Time to Stop Buying Investment Properties? | FUNdamental Fridays
How do you know when you've bought enough property?In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Polly Chu is joined by mortgage broker Luke Oxenham to tackle a question from listener Andrew:"How do you know you're ready to land ...
609 | Regional vs City Property: Where Should You Buy Next? – Q&A Day
Regional markets have boomed. Melbourne's established units are back in the spotlight. And after the government's latest tax changes, many investors are asking the same question: Has the property playbook changed? In this wee...
The Future of Work in Australia | Throwback Tuesdays
Every week there’s another headline about artificial intelligence, how quickly work is changing, and...
Would You Pay More For An Energy Efficient Home? | FUNdamental Friday
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.In this episode, Shane Pope is joined by Jacob Caine, President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and Victoria, to unpack a property shift that many...
608 | REIA President: Are Governments Making the Housing Crisis Worse? - Chat with Jacob Cain
Recorded just days after Victoria welcomed a new Premier, this conversation couldn't have come at a more pivotal time. Ben and Shane sit down with Jacob (Jake) Caine, President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and the...
Is “Pay Yourself First” Still the Best Rule? | Throwback Tuesdays
“Pay yourself first” is one of the most popular rules in personal finance. And to be fair, it’s popular for a reason: it’s simple, memorable, and it works.But
Are You Waiting for the Perfect Time to Buy Property? | FUNdamental Friday
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Luke Oxenham and Polly Chu unpack a common property investing myth:Waiting for the perfect time before you start.From interest rates and market cycles to cost of living, family plans and...
607 | The Best Lending Structure Today (In the New Negative Gearing Era)
Two months on from the Budget's negative gearing and CGT changes, the data is telling a clear story. In our latest episode, Ben sits down with couch crew Luke Oxenham, investment-savvy mortgage broker, and Polly Chu, Qualified Property Investme...
