The Property Couch

Apr 15 2024 3.8k

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In a casual ‘conversational’ style, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley talk all things property investing in Australia. Each week they explore relevant and topical ideas in a fun and interesting way forming a complete guide to Property, Finance & Money Management. From which property to buy, structuring your loan, SMART Money Management habits, investing mindset, finding the right property investment strategy to tips for bidding at an auction, Bryce and Ben aim to share their knowledge with you!

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Rentvesting – Is Rent Money Dead Money?

Apr 15 2024 38 mins

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 14th April 2016 😊 In today’s episode, we tackle the increasingly popular strategy of 'rentvesting'. As we see soaring property prices in major urban hubs, the dream of homeownership seems further out of reach for many. But is there a savvy way to balance that dream with reality? Enter

489 | The Rise of the Finfluencer: Who's at Risk?

Apr 10 2024 99 mins

Ever find yourself double-tapping a Finfluencer's post and thinking, "Is this legit?"You're not alone. We all love a good financial glow-up story, but it's becoming harder to discern sound advice from dangerous schemes online. That’s why, in this week’s episode, we’re diving into the fast-paced world of financial influencers. From the six red flags to

488 | Buying Regional vs. City: Does It Stack Up?

Apr 03 2024 88 mins

When investing in property, choosing WHERE to invest often keeps folks up at night. That’s why, in today’s Q&A Day, we are answering questions that speak to this very issue. Here’s what we’re unpacking: Why choose to invest regional over city?What elements make a town a mining townThe biggest risks associated with investing in these “boom and bust” areas The science

I Bought the Wrong Property; What Should I Do Now?

Apr 01 2024 84 mins

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 2nd July 2020 😊 In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben answer 10 listeners’ questions! With practical advice on property selection and analysis, this episode is your guide to navigating the intricacies of property investment in Australia. If you have a question, leave us a message here! If we

487 | $2k A Week in Retirement - Is That Before Tax or Cash in Hand?

Mar 27 2024 67 mins

Folks, we’ve always said that property is a game of finance rather than of bricks and mortar, and today’s massive Q&A episode explores this fundamental concept. Tune in to hear us break down our strategy of $2k a week in retirement, how to maximise your liquidity and why some investors choose commercial over residential.It’s an episode that will have you listening to it o

Going Against the Greats – Why You Shouldn’t Pay Yourself First!

Mar 25 2024 57 mins

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 8th June 2017 😊 According to Albert Einstein, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it...and he who doesn't, pays it.” In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben discuss the fascinating power of compounding. Tune is as they answer listeners’ qu

486 | “Stuff This!”: How to Tackle Financial Anxiety

Mar 20 2024 83 mins

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the names of the folks in these case studies.We've all experienced the gut-wrenching anxiety that comes with property investing but what happens when it becomes an overwhelming feeling that wakes you up at 2am? Folks, this is a REAL story from today's honest and inspirational Case Study episode. From Billy, a single dad holding onto his ambit

RBA Mar 2024 | Are We Facing Challenges with Sticky Inflation?

Mar 18 2024 73 mins

Welcome to the second RBA Rate Release of 2024! Join Evan Lucas and Ben Kingsley as they reunite to decipher the latest economic trends and data in this month’s episode, including: 📈 Sticky Inflation in the US: Delve into inflation and its tenacity within the US economy. 📊 Deep Dive into December GDP Quarter Numbers: Take a close look at the recently released GDP quarter nu

485 | Must the Plane Have Landed BEFORE I Retire?

Mar 13 2024 64 mins

Is 64 too old to be starting a property portfolio? Must your investment property be fully funded by the time one retires? And why does investing with intention matter – even after you’ve acquired 5 properties? In today’s Q&A we’re answering these fantastic questions that explore the many layers folks should consider BEFORE they choose to enter or exit the property game.

Redefining Debt: The Game Changing Strategy You Need to Hear

Mar 11 2024 69 mins

In this week’s episode, Bryce makes a guest appearance on the Wealth Time Freedom (WTF) podcast, hosted by Terry Condon! They cover a wide range of topics including: Horrible, tolerable and productive debt How to pick an investment grade property Demographic shifts that are likely to impact property prices over the next 5-10 years This bonus episode is all about the courage to pu