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
875 episodes
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...
New or Established Property? THIS Equation Could Help You Choose
(Webinar) New vs Established Property: What Should You Buy in Today’s Market? - Tuesday, 28 July @ 7:30PM 👉 www.thepropertycouch.com.au/registerno...
Have You Ever Been Pressured to Rush a Property Offer? | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham share what they wish more clients knew before buying property.Shane starts with the negotiation side, unpacking how agents can create pressure and urgency during a deal — a...
606 | How Ownership Mix Could Improve Your Return by 34% - Chat with Gerard Burg
(Upcoming webinar - 7:30pm AEST, Tues, 28th July) New vs Established Property: What should you buy in today’s market? Register here: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/registernow
Are We Property Spruikers? | Throwback Tuesdays
When someone leaves a two-star review calling you "property spruikers," you've got two choices: ignore it, or
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Would YOU Still Invest in Established Property Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.In this episode, Shane and Luke tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:Would you still buy an established property today if the negative gearing be...
605 | Has Rentvesting Really Stopped Working? – Chat with Glen James
"I don't think it can get much worse for people trying to get their first property.” That’s Glen James, best-selling author, financial educator, host of the award-winning Money ...
Why the Cheapest Quote is Often the Most Expensive | Throwback Tuesdays
When you’re renovating, it’s easy to look at three quotes and feel your eyes drift straight to the cheapest one. Because
The Smartest Investment Strategy Starts With This | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Glen James to explore one of the most overlooked ideas in wealth creation:The best investment is often in yourself.From pay rises and career growth to business income an...
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604 | Stop Making Bad Decisions – Chat with Brett Burton
Is fear quietly influencing your investment decisions? With today's market creating uncertainty, it's easy to second-guess yourself. Headlines, market sentiment and endless opinions can make even experienced investors hesitate. ...
Which City Should I Pick for My First Investment? | Throwback Tuesdays
When starting your property investment journey, it’s easy to get pulled in every direction. One person says Brisbane is the place to buy. Someone else suggests Melbourne. And before long, the question becomes:
The Worst Property Move You Could Make Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.In this episode, Shane and Ben tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:Are investors about to make emotional decisions they’ll regret?Fro...
603 | The Biggest Wealth Mistakes I've Seen After 10,000 Conversations – Chat with John Pidgeon
What separates people who successfully build wealth through property from those who stay stuck? After thousands of coaching sessions, buyer enquiries, property purchases and podcast interviews, John Pidgeon has seen the pat...
Stop Being a Passenger in Your Own Life | Throwback Tuesdays
You’re not just the actor in your story. You’re the person who can rewrite the script.In...
Why Working Hard No Longer Feels Like Enough | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane and Evan Lucas unpack a much bigger issue than the usual property or tax headline:has the social contract around work, education and getting ahead been broken?Evan argues that the ...
602 | The $250K Tax Trap, Holiday Home Crackdowns & Why Property Values Aren't Logical – Chat with Julia Hartman
With EOFY fast approaching, Ben is joined by BanTacs tax expert Julia Hartman and Couch Crew and Senior Empower Wealth Tax Advisor, Danish Ahmed to unpack the latest tax developments impacting property investors... This episode cove...
(LIVE) RBA Jun 2026 | Pause, Peak… or More Pain Ahead?
The RBA just hit pause... holding the cash rate at 4.35% after three hikes in a row this year. And the vote w...
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...
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