The Property Couch

Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley•thepropertycouch.com.au

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!

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8 | Investment Stock vs. Investment Grade

Well folks, after eight long weeks of waiting, we’ve FINALLY reached our most anticipated topic yet…Investment Stock vs. Investment Grade Properties! Did you know, there’s a higher percentage of investors who’ve sold their property for less than their original purchase price, than owner-occupied properties ? Yep, that’s sadly true. That’s why in today’s episode, we’re deep dive into what investment stock actually is, how it differs from investment-grade properties… . ..And how to know if YOU’RE ...

Apr 17, 2015•21 min

7 | Studio or One Bedroom Apartment as an Investment Property

Folks, we’ve been sharing what we believe will make you successful investors, but today, we’re turning the microphone over to you . With the rise in apartments in CBDs around Australia, this is a common question we’ve been hearing, and we’re excited to get into the meat of it today! We’re breaking it down into HOW these two accommodations differ, the different types of asset classes you can invest in and the regulations around them… PLUS, we investigate density and spacing (More importantly, how...

Apr 10, 2015•20 min

6 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Defence

Folks, it’s scary to watch investors pour bucketloads of time and money into budgeting and buying a property, to then not invest in any protection! This is exactly why we’re homing in on the fourth and final part of our ABCD Property Investment Formula series: Defence! Previously, we’ve spoken about Cash Flow Management , Borrowing Power and Asset Selection . If Asset Selection is the favourite of the Four Pillars, then Defence is definitely the least favourite. Most investors are always on the ...

Apr 02, 2015•21 min

5 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Asset Selection

We’re going to let you in on a secret for selecting great assets… Look at the big picture BEFORE the property! That’s right folks! We’ll be discussing this (and more!) as part of the third episode which focuses on A for Asset Selection in our ABCD Property Investment Formula. And while most think they score an A+ in this area, we look at a couple of pitfalls that can cause people to score an F! Bryce discusses why you should avoid being sold on “The Bling!” (Think shiny taps and sparkling stainl...

Mar 27, 2015•24 min

4 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Borrowing Power

This may be one of the most important factors when investing in property Continuing with our “ABCD” Property Investment Formula which all property investors should master, we’re advancing to B for Borrowing Power!! Folks, now that you know how much surplus you have at the end of each month (thanks to the previous episode on Cash Flow Management ), the next step is knowing YOUR borrowing power! Did you know that having higher borrowing power can greatly increase your accumulated wealth? But it’s ...

Mar 19, 2015•21 min

3 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Cash Flow Management

Do you know the ABCD’s of property investing?? Yep, we’ve spent years defining this Property Investment Formula (which we like to call the ABCDs) that every property investor should master!! That’s right, there’s a science behind investing; property investment is not just a transaction. So get excited folks because over the next four episodes we’ll be deep-diving into the four pillars which make up this Property Investment Formula: A – Asset Selection (what property to buy) B – Borrowing Power (...

Mar 13, 2015•20 min

2 | Regulation vs Education

In a time of growing self-managed super funds and heated markets, what should we be valuing more: regulation or education?? In this episode, we’re unpacking the role regulation plays (especially in the wake of the Murray Review and changing limited recourse borrowing arrangements) …and looking at why education is important for ALL! That’s right folks, many marketers and those giving the advice aren’t receiving the right training – tune in to find out why! We’ll also unpack Australia’s most heate...

Mar 06, 2015•17 min

1 | We Fix Bad Property Investment Advice

That’s right folks. Wherever our co-hosts Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley are, be it sitting as chair of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) or splitting their days as buyers’ agents and property investment advisors, they’re driven to provide a great education that’ll help folks make better investments! And to kick us off, Bryce and Ben are sharing some of the mistakes and lessons they’ve learned in their property investing journeys, to help you avoid making the same mistakes! ...

Feb 23, 2015•18 min

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