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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 fra...
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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 smart...
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...
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, opinion...
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 un...
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 rare...
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: Will the b...
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...
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.
...
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 Throw...
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:
...
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 lates...
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...
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?
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...
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 l...
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...
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 &...
(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 4.35%. Only one dissented.
Ben Ki...
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?
<...
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...
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...
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 (...
An Investor’s $80K Nightmare | The Interview
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Victorian Parliament Petition (VIC residents only): https://www.parliament.vic.gov.a...
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 w...
593 | How to Buy a Home (The Right Way) - 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...
TPC Gold | Bought a Lemon? How to Tell and What to Do About It
A listener asked a question many property investors quietly worry about: “We’ve bought a lemon… should we sell and move on, or hold?”
It’s a t...
The $10,500 Tax Mistake Most Investors Make | 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 w...
592 | Property Tax Traps: Deposits, Holiday Homes, Buyers Agents & AI Advice - Chat with Julia Hartman & Danish Ahmed
What happens when you pay a property deposit in cash… then reimburse yourself from borrowed funds later? 💸
Are buyer’s agent fees tax-deductibl...
TPC Gold | Why Your Budgeting Spreadsheet is Failing You
If you’ve ever built a budget, felt good about it… and then completely ignored it a week later — you’re not alone.
The truth is that most budg...
Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | 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 w...
591 | 4 Years Pre-Approved: The First-Home Buyer Journey No One Talks About - Chat with Kirsty
🏡 What happens when you’re pre-approved… but still not ready to buy?
In Episode 591, Ben is joined by Kirsty, and Couch Crew member, Kirsty “KD...
TPC Gold | Buying as an Owner-Occupier in a Changing Suburb
“Would I be crazy to buy a freestanding home in a street full of units and townhouses?”
In this throwback episode, Bryce & Ben answer...
The MOST Important Factor When Selling Property (It’s Not Price) | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch where members of the Couch Crew share bold money and property o...
590 | Property Shock: War, Rates & Tax Reforms, Reshapes Everything! - Chat with Nerida Conisbee
The property market is facing a perfect storm…
Global conflict is driving supply shocks.
Inflation is creeping back in.
Interest rat...
TPC Gold | Why Chasing Hotspots Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
When Bryce and Ben first teamed up, they realised that successful property investing isn’t a one-time event... it’s a repeatable process.
In thi...
Cash Is King (And Why No One Talks About It)
Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Money Stuff We Don’t Talk About”, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch.
Each week, one member of the C...
589 | Can Property Keep Outpacing Wages? - Q&A Day
What if property prices keep rising… even if wages don’t? 🤔
That’s the uncomfortable question we’re unpacking in this Q&A episode, and it’s one...
(LIVE) RBA Mar 2026 | Inflation Fears Win in Close Call Vote
The RBA has lifted the cash rate again, raising it by 25 basis points to 4.10% in a knife-edge decision. Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas unpack...
The WORST Place To Get Investing Advice..? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch.
Each week, a member of the Couch Crew steps up to share...
588 | Is THIS Australia’s ‘Best Value’ Property Market? - Chat with Greville Pabst
📍 Melbourne’s property market has been the worst performer in the country for years… so is it finally time for a comeback?
In this episode, Ben...