Folks, it’s no secret that property prices have seen a significant uptick – so what does this mean for your investment strategy if you can no longer afford to buy investment-grade locations that are close to the city? See, if you’ve read our book The Armchair Guide To Property Investing , or heard any of our earlier episodes, you might have heard us quote particular price points that now seem, well, a bit ridiculous. You might’ve thought, “A $650,000 property in inner city Melbourne… what? They’...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 17 min
This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political updates around the world and within Australia too. The themes for this month are: Settle down, people, settle down – there’s too much commentary about the inflation risk story . This month it’s all about the positive business data as they join the economic party. And finally, well, we’re back in lockdown for the fourth time here in Melbourne. Plus, Ben also...
Jun 01, 2021•31 min
Want the proven tactics and bidding tips to WIN at auction!?! Folks, this episode will help take the STRESS out of the intimidating auction process and give you the exact strategies professional Buyers Agents use to… Master the buying process Outsmart real estate agents Beat the competition (without overpaying) Avoid auction mistakes … and, ultimately, secure the property! Here to help us unpack ALL this – plus a whole heap of other must-know property and auction tips! – is nonother than our goo...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Folks, as promised we’re diving deep into the 2021-22 Budget Review – what’s in it, what are the key takeaways for property investors, first home buyers and us Aussie taxpayers!! In a one-liner summary… “Man, Can Politicians Spend Money!!” Yep. And we’re unpacking quite a bit of it – such as… The $15.2 billion infrastructure spend! Free cashback (Tax Offset) & how much you’re likely gonna get back… First Home Saver Scheme Family Home Guarantee for Single Parents New Home Guarantee Superannua...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
What if we told you there’s a hidden part of your brain that controls your financial decisions… even if you believe you’re the one calling the shots!?! Folks, today we have a very exciting episode in store for you (Ben’s in his absolute element!) that’s about to reveal how to hack your brain to make you more money! Here’s the reality… despite our best intentions, we DON’T make decisions out of spreadsheets – we make decisions out of emotions! And this is where Behavioural Economics comes in. Tha...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Just like you’d visit a doctor for a physical health check-up, the same applies to your MONEY health! In this episode we’re diving deep into The Four Pillars of Money Health — that is, the areas you must regularly monitor to take care of your money and, yep, create MORE of it so you can ultimately reach the summit of a passive income for life! A couple of weeks ago we did an episode on The Four Types Of Wealth and within that framework is, of course, “Financial Wealth”. And if you listened to th...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min
The verdict is well and truly in — when money is cheap, the world goes around faster. We’re basically seeing that show up now. The other important news is around inflation – and we’re going to see this word, “transitionary” as the new buzzword. And… positive economic data is everywhere. Let’s dive deeper into this month’s RBA! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political update around the world and wi...
May 04, 2021•29 min
Is the property market showing signs that growth is SLOWING? Well, according to Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic , it IS – and there are 7 tell-tale signs it’s happening! That’s right. Joining us today is CoreLogic‘s executive research director for Australasia and indeed one of Australia’s leading property market commentators – and Tim’s noticed quite a few interesting trends in the data that reveal a SLOWDOWN on the strongest growth conditions we’ve seen since the 1980s! So… is price ...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Do you recognise this early warning sign!?! Yep. Straight from the studio, we’re unpacking “The Early Warning Sign: Where Most Investors Go Wrong With FOMO!” We’ll be honest with ya folks… this one’s a killer. ☠ And will cost you [...] CONTINUE READING The post (LIVE) The Early Warning Sign: Where Most Investors Go Wrong With FOMO! appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: ht...
Apr 23, 2021•45 min
Do you know the FOUR types of wealth!?! Yep. Prosperity, or “wealth”, can be narrowed down to four specific categories – and in today’s episode, we’re unpacking each one so you can see where YOUR definition of wealth really sits! Key Message: Don’t let “1” and “2” rob you of “3” and “4”! Tune in now to learn all four types of wealth and join us as we deliver the gold straight from the studio (you just might hear Stig drop something in the background… ahhh, it’s great to be back!!!)! As mentioned...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
If you listen to just one episode, please make it this one! Folks, today we are chatting with one of our very own virtual mentors (of all time!)… BERNARD SALT!! Yep. You’ve probably heard us talking about Bernard on the podcast before – indeed, he has formed a lot of our own views about where the demand for property is heading. In a nutshell: if there is one person on earth who deeply understands the intricacies of Australians and what drives people 1) to this country, and 2) to make specific pr...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Right. Let’s have the uncomfortable conversation – is The Property Couch just a platform for another couple of Spruikers to push property on you!?! Look, we get it… this is a fair question to ask. One we recently received recently from a listener! And, who knows, maybe it might even be something weighing on the back of your mind as well. So… Are we Property Spruikers? Listen now, and you’ll hear our answer… we’ll leave it in your court to decide what you believe to be true. Just a heads up – thi...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
So… We’ve got this question for you… Are we back in the Roaring 20’s?! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political update around the world and within Australia too. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… The Three Big Takeaways that RBA intends to keep The World Economy’s growth is being fueled by these three key factors… Australia’s most recent GDP updates! A Return of The Roarin...
Apr 06, 2021•34 min
Rental Reform is here. And with this comes quite the ‘sting’ for landlords. So we want to make sure our community – in particular, those who already own an investment property and also folks who are considering an investment property now or in future – know what to do to prepare for these new laws. As of March 29th 2021, there have been 132 rental rule changes here in Victoria. And while these laws have NOT made their way into other states and territories across the county, we recommend all our ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Did you know we all have a distinct “Money Personality”?? Yep – we do! And in this episode, we’re giving you the complete lowdown so you can identify which one is YOUR personality, as well as practical tips to improve your bank balance, make your Super work harder and build a nest-egg for your retirement that won’t cost you “an arm and a leg” to set up! Folks, joining us today is our good friend and one of Australia’s leading personal finance commentators, Effie Zahos ! Effie is Canstar ’s Edito...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min
FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is certainly here in this hot property market, folks! Let’s be real… the “Great Australian BBQ Topic” is officially on steroids right now — a combination of low-interest rates, rising property prices and lack of supply in the market is seeing all sorts of people jump in on “the property party” they perceive everyone else is enjoying. So, we want to be direct with you… there are NO excuses to purchase property because of FOMO! The reality is you should NEVER make huge f...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Here to help to hit your passive income goals and explain exactly how this sports star became a successful investor is NRL champion , Tom Symonds! Yep. Tom Symonds is a 10-year professional footy player (Roosters, anyone!?!) and, although retired from the game, Tom’s currently the Players Operations Manager with Rugby League Players Association . From 2009-2012, Tom played for the Sydney Roosters ; from 2013-2016 for Manly Sea Eagles and from 2016-2018 for Huddersfield Giants !! In other words –...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This episode covers everything a landlord needs to know to PROTECT their investment property! Sure, “Landlord Protection Insurance” probably doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic in the world… but we can assure you it is a VITAL part of a property investor’s Defence Strategy. Here’s the deal… Building Insurance is NOT enough if you are NOT going to be the one living in your property… you need to make certain you have Third Party Cover and the necessary protection policies in place that are ...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min
If you’ve been in the news cycle, this shouldn’t come as a surprise but…. Australia Property Prices Break 17-Year Record! This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political updates around the world and within Australia too. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… A Quick update on the Pandemic Story Mixed bag movement in the equity & commodities markets The TWO big point of discussion...
Mar 02, 2021•38 min
The final part of our mini-series: “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” has landed! Just in case you missed it… LAST TWO WEEKS ON THE PROPERTY COUCH. Episode 326 was all about The SEARCH for the property and The DUE-DILIGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property! Episode 325 was about GETTING STARTED! Nailing the brief, how to get your FINANCE ready, And this week is all about….. MAKING AN IRRESISTIBLE OFFER! Doesn’t matter if it’s an offer prior to...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Part 2 of “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” is HERE… … and today’s episode is all about two things: The SEARCH for the property… The DUE-DILLEGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property! Folks, as we mentioned last week in Part 1 of this 3-part mini-series … we are in a HOT property market – listings are TIGHT. And pretty much every major and secondary market across the country is SMOKIN’… … so if you’re a property buyer playing in “The Big Wave ”...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 22 min
There’s no doubt about it – the property market is HOT and it’s only getting HOTTER! Mark our words, folks – we’re in a Seller’s Market right now – and we’re talking Right Across The Country – which means if you’re serious about entering the property market, there are some CRITICAL things you need to know and do in order to make sure your execution is successful and, here’s the biggie…NOT something you’re going to regret further down the track. This is what we call “The Big Wave” – so today is t...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The pendulum has swung and Australia’s property market is expected to be very, very different in 2021! On the back of what we can only describe as “a year we’ll never forget”, property is about to bounce ahead in a direction very few could have predicted during the height of the pandemic panic. In this episode, you’re about to hear an expert forecast that reveals key market insights into the Property Market Outlook for 2021. Joining us is Cameron Kusher, Executive Manager – Economic Research at ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate , and because it is the FIRST cash rate announcement for 2021 — and a significant amount has happened between his last RBA video until now — he has a lot to share with you. And one of those things is very, very exciting indeed. It just might have a bit to do with, well, double-digit growth for property prices… And because a significant amount has happened between the last announcement until now (locally here in Austral...
Feb 02, 2021•35 min
There are stories you hear about that stay with you for the longest time. Stories of triumph, stories of heartbreak, stories of beating the odds. Personal stories are so authentic and transparent that, no matter what, it hits your core and you can’t forget them. This episode is THAT story. And today’s remarkable guest is Sam, a Couch Listener who is as inspiring and impactful as they come! Over four years ago, life was very different for Sam. For almost a decade she struggled with mental health ...
Jan 28, 2021•59 min
Three Words… Wild. Money. Management. Three more words… But. not. anymore!!! Our Summer Series continues and today we are interviewing listener Kellie … We’ve gotta hand it to her… not only did Kellie USED TO have some seriously wild money management going on… Eg… Did someone say SEVENTEEN BANK ACCOUNTS OPEN!!??!! … Kellie is an absolute free spirit in her own right, and her energy & enthusiasm is ABSOLUTELY CONTAGIOUS!! Seriously. You’ll wish the podcast wasn’t audio just so you could be in...
Jan 21, 2021•54 min
Using a credit card to earn Qantas Points… is it even worth it?! Folks, joining us today is listener Megan – and not only is she going to help us answer this exact question (… just wait ‘til you hear the reason it came up in the first place!), she is also living proof that your money backstory does NOT have to be your financial destiny! This is a financial transformation no one should miss – we cover a LOT of ground, including… a backstory of Financial Hardship, learning the hard way about bad d...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min
What if you grew up in an environment where money was extremely tight? And what if this experience carried on into young adulthood, this time from your OWN financial decisions… up until something finally cracked and you said, “That’s it, I’ve had enough!" What if you went from DROWNING in debt to FLOATING on Financial Peace… and finally cracked the code to break the family’s financial trauma cycle once and for all?! Well, folks, joining us today is listener Michael – and he knows EXACTLY wh...
Dec 31, 2020•55 min
Want to meet an investor who has FINISHED their Acquisition Phase?! That is, they’ve purchased ALL the properties they need to earn a passive income for life… so now there’s nothing left to do but retire!! Here’s the deal… today we are speaking to a “TPC Veteran” – someone who has listened to the podcast since the very beginning… and in that time has actioned on all the teachings and built their own property portfolio from start to finish!! … Meet Dennis, a property investor who proves it’s enti...
Dec 24, 2020•55 min
Folks, wanna know the SIX reasons why Australia’s property market didn’t “plummet” during a global pandemic…. even when so many commentators suggested otherwise!?! We’re checking in with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at REA Group and she’s going to tell you exactly why… and the key risks we still have to keep an eye on as we move into 2021! A Hint on The 6 Reasons… (see if you guess right ) __ are being __ for now Unemployment primarily impacting __ __ __ have slowed Some __ __ are faring wel...
Dec 17, 2020•37 min
