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
854 episodes
The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham tackle a very practical question:If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move?With the tax landscape changing and investors reassessing their op...
Ep 601 | Rules change, But the Fundamentals Don't - Chat with Lachlan Delahunty
The rules may be changing, but the fundamentals haven’t.As proposed negative gearing reforms dominate headlines, many investors are asking the same question:Should I rethink my strategy?To help answer that, Be...
How to Find Better Suburbs Using Property Data | Do the Numbers Stack Up?
Feeling uncertain about where to buy next?With so much noise in the property market right now, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines, opinions and speculation. But as Ben Kingsley and Connor explain in this bonus episode, one of the be...
Want Better Results? Pick Your Weapon. | Friday FUNdamentals
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, KD and Brett Burton unpack a powerful idea:it’s okay to do one thing really, really well.From an unforgettable 80s concert story to lessons from high-performance sport and business, this...
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Ep 600 | Never Waste a Crisis: John McGrath & Tom Panos on Markets, Mindset & the Budget Bombshell
600 episodes. Thousands of conversations. One incredible community. And if there's one thing we've learned along the way... Success rarely follows a straight line. Few stories prove that better than Jo...
The 3 Cs of Lending: What Banks Really Look At | Throwback Tuesdays
You’ve saved the deposit. You’ve done the hard yards. You’re ready to get into the property market. But then comes the big question:
Are "Guaranteed" Returns in Property a Red Flag? | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build:Critical Thinking.The conversation centres on the growing number of “guaranteed return” propositions showing...
599 | The Legal Traps That Lock You In (Buying a Home | Part 3) — Chat with Nicole Faid
You found the property. You've secured finance. You've survived inspections...Now comes the paperwork that can make (or break) the deal.In Part 3 of our Buying a Home series, Ben is joined by Nicole Faid and Kirsty “KD” D...
When Building New Actually Makes Sense | Throwback Tuesdays
Building new often gets a bad rap when we’re talking about property. But what if you’re not building purely for investment?In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Ben unpack
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The #1 Thing That Wrecks Property | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by building inspector Paul Baker to unpack one of the most common causes of property damage:Water.It comes from everywhere — leaking gutters, under-slab plumbing issues, fa...
598 | Negative Gearing & CGT: Two Top Economists Cut Through the Budget Spin - Chat with David Robertson
Negative gearing reforms. Capital gains tax changes. Trust adjustments. Housing affordability measures. Productivity promises. Beyond the latest Federal Budget headlines… what are the real consequences? T...
The Interview: Sen. Andrew Bragg on the Property Tax Shake-Up
Ben Kingsley sits down with Senator Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of housing, tax reform, productivity and Australia’s economic direction.In ...
Why Evan Lucas Thinks Super Could Be Key For First Home Buyers | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Evan Lucas to unpack a bold policy idea for first home buyers.Evan’s hill to die on?Australia should use a super-like system to help people save for their first home dep...
597 | Federal Budget 2026: Are YOU a Winner or Loser? (Property Edition)
The 2026 Federal Budget just changed the property landscape... and not in the ways most people expected.Recorded the day after the announcement, this special emergency episode brings Bryce back to the couch with Ben for an unfilte...
High-Stakes Negotiation Tips from the FBI | Throwback Tuesdays
TPC Gold has a new name… say hello to Throwback Tuesdays 👋Same timeless property investing insights from the archives, just with a fresh new label. In this one, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss explains why
Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where we unpack big questions from the community.This week, Shane and Luke tackle a topic that sparks plenty of debate:Is it actually harder for young people to b...
596 | Should I Sell My Investment Property or Hold? Here's How to Decide - Q&A Day
What if the biggest property mistake isn’t what you buy… but what you do next?In our latest Q&A episode, Ben K is joined by Couch Crew Polly & Ben T (Fellow QPIAs) to unpack three real investor dilemmas that don’t have eas...
(LIVE) RBA May 2026 | Why This May Not Be the Last Rate Hike
The RBA just hiked again... and this time it wasn't even close. Eight members voted to raise the cash rate to...
The HECS Trick That Could Boost Your Borrowing Power by $100K!!! | FUNdamental Fridays
What if one simple move could put an extra $662 back in your pocket every month… and potentially boost your borrowing power by up to $100,000?In this Friday Fundamentals episode of The Property Couch, Ben Kingsley sits dow...
595 | Building Inspections, Hidden Defects & A Risky Govt. Proposal (Buying a Home | Part 2) - Chat with Paul Baker & Myles Clark
A $700 inspection could save you $70,000.In Part 2 of our How to Buy a Home series, Ben is joined by leading building inspectors Paul Baker and Miles Clark to unpack one of the most overlooked and financially risky parts of buyi...
Investors Provide Rental Housing: Why Supply Matters More Than Ever | FUNdamental Fridays
🔥 THE HILL I’LL DIE ON 🔥 Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where industry experts share the one belief they stand firmly behind.This week, Ben is joined by Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at...
594 | Landlord, Tenant & Tensions: Why Property Managers are 'Caught in the Middle' - Chat with Phil Tarrant & Corinne Bohan
Property management has changed… but not in the way most investors realise.In Episode 594, we put the spotlight on one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) parts of real estate: property management.Joined by experts in the p...
An Investor’s $80K Nightmare | The Interview
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Australians Are Paying Too Much Tax | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where members of the Property Couch crew share bold property and money opinions they’re willing to stand behind.This week, economist Evan Lucas joins Ben Kingsley to tac...
593 | Borrowing, Deposits & Pre-Approval (Buying a Home | Part 1)
What if the best time to buy your first home… is when everyone else is hesitating?With rising interest rates, higher living costs and shifting market sentiment, many would assume it’s the worst time to enter the property market....
