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The Property Couch

Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsleythepropertycouch.com.au

Each week, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley bring their conversational style to The Property Couch, where they educate their community on the fundamentals of property, finance, and money management. They delve into the latest industry data, trends, and best practices, making complex concepts understandable and engaging.

Since its launch in February 2015, The Property Couch has become Australia’s premier property investing podcast. Bryce and Ben draw on over 25 years of personal investing experience and extensive work with thousands of clients through Empower Wealth, their multi-award-winning national property and wealth advisory firm.

With a consistent ranking in the Top 5 of the Investing Category charts and an impressive 4.8-star rating from more than 2,300 reviews on Apple Podcasts, The Property Couch is essential for anyone serious about building a passive income through property investing.

As best-selling authors of two books, Bryce and Ben don’t hold back in sharing their deep knowledge, personal experiences, and lessons learned including both their successes and their mistakes. Known for their fun banter, they make learning about these topics enjoyable and insightful.

But the podcast isn’t just about Bryce and Ben. They love learning from others too, and regularly bring in top minds from Australia and around the world to discuss topics like property, economics, lending, money management, investing mindsets, high performance, and habit and behaviour building.

Their true mission? To help you achieve financial peace and live your ‘Lifestyle By Design.’ They’re so dedicated to your success that they’ve even developed Moorr, a free money management app designed to help you set and achieve your goals, manage your finances, oversee property investments, and track wealth creation over time.

As Ben often says when wrapping up each episode, “Knowledge is empowering, but ONLY if you act on it.”

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Episodes

318 | 3 Investment Properties, 1 Family Home & Nothing Left To Do But Retire! - Chat with Dennis

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, 202055 min

6 Reasons Why The Property Market Did NOT Collapse During COVID-19! - Bonusisode with Nerida

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, 202037 min

317 | Crushed By An Underwater Missile… And Still On The Road To Financial Peace! – Chat with Max

Some stories need to be told. And today’s guest listener owns one of those stories. Here’s what happened… While working in the Navy, Max Roman literally had his legs crushed when a torpedo unexpectedly fell from a submarine’s storage shelf, instantly trapping him. Obviously, that’s quite a full-on story, right!?! And definitely not something you hear every day. But it gets even more “Wow.” … Despite all this, Max held true to his commitment to creating something more for himself. He stayed the c...

Dec 17, 202055 min

316 | From 12 Bank Accounts To A Sigh Of Relief! - Chat with Renae

Yep. She once had TWELVE bank accounts open… but now her money management story looks very different indeed! Joining us today is listener Renae Brandsema … and we’re about to unpack how she said goodbye to financial stress once and for all. Because what’s interesting about Renae is she has known what money is like as a stressor – and she’s previously tried to control this stress by counting every single dollar that went out the door – which at face value might seem like it’s smart money manageme...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 6 min

Bonusisode | Everything You Need To Know About VIC Stamp Duty!

How will stamp duty changes in Victoria affect you? Folks, we’re about to unpack the new stamp duty and land tax changes outlined in the Victorian State Budget… and what this means for home buyers and property investors! So who gets the most benefit? And HOW MUCH will we pay in stamp duty moving forward? And are these discounts likely to stick around, or…? ’cos here’s what’s interesting… … with VIC’s proposed changes following suit after NSW took the lead in stamp duty reform… does this mean Aus...

Dec 08, 202027 min

315 | How A Paper Round Paved The Way To A Passive Income - Chat with Brendan

Today we kick off the first episode of our Summer Series – that is, we’re showcasing REAL LIFE MONEY TRANSFORMATIONS! And there’s no better place to start than with Brendan Deith, who took humble beginnings as a paperboy to ignite money habits that would go onto pave the way to a passive income for life!! And Brendan’s journey has indeed been an endless ripple effect – from learning good money management early (thanks to his paper round & his parents sound money management conversations arou...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 3 min

Bonusisode | A Complete Breakdown of NSW Stamp Duty Changes!

Folks, as you’re likely aware, the NSW government has taken the lead on ENDING stamp duty! Yep. In their unforgettable 20/21 Budget, NSW has announced some significant proposed changes to the heavily debated Tax charged for property purchases…. So, what are these proposed changes and how do they affect property buyers?! And will property investors get a look in? Tune in now, because we’re unpacking NSW Stamp Duty Changes… and whether or not this will start the ripple effect for Tax Reform across...

Dec 02, 202057 min

RBA December 2020 - The Big Turn Around?!

Last cash rate announcement for the year folks and after last month’s cut , we know the Reserve Bank of Australia will not be moving the cash rate anytime soon. But yet, there are still A LOT of things happening globally and domestically. So here’s Ben’s update on what’s happening to property markets around the world and in Australia. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… A Quick update Into The COVID-19 Health Crisis Who won the US Election and what to expect from now on? T...

Dec 01, 202037 min

314 | The Millennial Movement: How It’s Shifting Property Demand - Chat with Simon Kuestenmacher

Did you know there’s a “Millennial Movement” currently happening? What if we told you this is shifting the property type set for high demand? What if we told you it might not be what you think it is?! Folks, we’re about to dive inside the mind of an expert Demographer – someone who studies the changing structure of human populations and how this is going to play out in the future. And someone we’re VERY excited to have on! Today’s guest is Simon Kuestenmacher – Co-Founder of and Director of Rese...

Nov 26, 20202 hr 39 min

313 | Investing Since 1967: How This Legend Outperformed The Marketplace By A Whopping 7.1%!

Want to hear a property masterclass from one of the best of the best in the industry?! And what if we told you this guest has not only been investing since 1967… but also OUTPERFORMED the marketplace by a whopping 7.1% during this time? That’s right… today’s guest is one of the LEGENDS in property investing – one of the first EVER Buyers Agents in the country, in fact – and all of the properties he’s purchased for his clients have been scrutinised over a 47-Year Review… and their growth performa...

Nov 19, 20201 hr 17 min

Bonusisode with Nerida | A Permanent Shift To Regional Locations?!

It’s time for… Australia’s Property Market Update with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at realestate.com.au And here’s the question on our minds… 👉 “Will the shift to Regional Locations continue BEYOND the pandemic?!”👈 Honestly… Will we see the “Escape From The City” trend [...] CONTINUE READING The post Bonusisode with Nerida | A Permanent Shift To Regional Locations?! appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: h...

Nov 12, 202033 min

312 | Don’t Push Your X-ing Luck: Investing In Properties Close To Train Lines & Tips For Divorcees

Investing close to train lines. Buying Grandma’s house. ‘Til divorce do us part. And then this… Should You Buy “The Worst House In The Worst Street”… IF It’s In The BEST Suburb?! In this Q&A episode, we’re giving you the answers to the property investment questions that keep you up at night. (Quite literally. One listener was pondering LMI at 3am!) We’ve got everything from how to invest in property as a divorcee, using loan redraws, whether or not you should purchase your grandparents’ prop...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 5 min

311 | The Dummies Guide To Strata Properties & Body Corporates - Chat with Amanda Farmer

What is Strata? And what are your obligations if you are considering investing in, or have already purchased, strata properties? In this episode, we’re going down the rabbit hole of Strata and Body Corporates/ Owner Corporations ! Basically, it’s a “101” on The Do’s and Don’ts and Practical Tips for Strata Management… and, while this can be quite a complex topic, we have the perfect guest to explain everything you need to know… without the confusion or legal jargon getting in the way! Today’s gu...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 24 min

RBA November 2020 - A NEW Record Low Cash Rate For Australia!

Melbourne Cup Cash Rate announcement today and the RBA Board has just announced a new record low cash rate for Australia!!! So here’s Ben’s update on what’s happening to property markets around the world and in Australia. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… What’s The NEW Cash Rate For Australia?? A Deep Dive Into The COVID-19 Health Crisis Update On The US Economy… Including “Trump vs Biden” What’s Making Economic News In China? Europe Update As A Second Wave Of Coronavir...

Nov 03, 202037 min

310 | Is Property Just A Ponzi Scheme?

You’ve seen the headlines… You’ve heard us say certain properties should be in the “no-go” zone for investors … And maybe you’ve even seen or heard about other property markets around the world that actually CRASHED – quite literally… some even plummeting in prices overnight. Here’s the deal… a client of ours recently gave us some feedback after working with us. Feedback that, to be quite frank, made us stop in our tracks. And we wanted to address that feedback today because, one, it raises a fe...

Oct 29, 20201 hr 23 min

309 | The Top 5 Money Derailers in Relationships And How To Overcome Them - Chat with Joanne Wilson

Did you know that one of the main reasons relationships breakdown is actually due to… Money??! Yep. Finance places a lot of pressure on couples, and indeed families… so is it possible to build wealth AND maintain a wholesome and happy relationship with your significant other? Further to that, folks… how exactly can we get “on the same page” with our partners when it comes to money WITHOUT it ending in an argument neither of us really want to have? Well, this is where today’s episode comes in… jo...

Oct 22, 20201 hr 17 min

308 | Pain & Gain: The Wealth Effect & The Housing Affordability Debate – Chat with Eliza Owen from CoreLogic

When it comes to the current property market… WHERE is the Profit being made? And, just as importantly, WHERE are the Losses happening? ‘Cos let’s be honest folks… it’s been quite the year indeed!! But it looks like we’ve finally reached a turning point in the market… So, here to discuss the latest housing trends and data coming out from the property market is a very, very special guest and someone who definitely knows her stuff when it comes to property, economics and a big issue almost all fir...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 21 min

307 | The Budget Wrap And Is The Property Market Leaving Clues?

The Federal Budget has just been announced… so what does this mean for you and the property market? Folks, in this episode we’re diving deep on the new Budget (one of the most important budgets since the Great Depression!) AND, most excitingly, something else that’s absorbing our thoughts right now… The Property Market Is Now Leaving Clues…! That’s right. The ducks are lining up… which means Positive News For The Property Market! The question is… are you ready to hear if Australia’s economy is r...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 11 min

RBA October 2020 - Is Australia An Economy on the Mend?

It’s a big day today! With the RBA Board just announcing the October’s cash rate and the Federal Budget at 7:30pm AEDT tonight! So here’s Ben’s update on what’s happening to property markets around the world and in Australia. Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… The October Economic Update Unemployment Across The States Housing Finance & New Lending How The Australian Dollar is Performing Business and Consumer Confidence Construction Index and Outlook Important Informat...

Oct 06, 202044 min

306 | The Game of Loans: How To Find & Finance An Investment Property

How do property investors Find and Finance their investment properties? Let’s face it: Asset Selection (aka finding the property) and Borrowing Power (aka financing the property) are two of our Four Pillars of Mastery for a reason… they’re crucial! So with this in mind, how do property investors make sure they get these two things right? Well, that’s where today’s episode comes in. We’re unpacking heaps of listener questions on these two topics so you get the insider’s guide into what to buy and...

Oct 01, 202058 min

305 | Chalk & Cheese: The Difference Between The Art & Science of Investing

We bang on about the “Art” and the “Science” of property investing a fair bit. But have you ever stopped to wonder what this actually means? Like, what’s the difference between “Art” and “Science” anyway? And how does this apply to picking an investment-grade asset ? Well, step right up folks, ‘cos we’re about to unpack all this in today’s episode! ‘Cos first things first… Art and Science are like “Chalk & Cheese”… completely different things! So, when you’re looking at them through the lens...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 4 min

304 | Picking One Over The Other: Top Tips To Help Property Investors Make The Best Judgement Call

What do you do if you’re picking between two properties? Or two locations? Or even two investment strategies?! Well, step right up… ‘cos we’re about to give you the top tips to make the best judgement call when property investors are weighing up multiple options! Here’s the deal… in today’s Q& A, some of our folks are currently caught between a “rock and a hard place”, while others have narrowed down their asset selection to TWO choices… but are now snagged on which property will outperform ...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 13 min

303 | The Three Money Rules For Life...

There are only 3 “Money Rules” you need to follow to transform your financial future… and, yep, we’re about to tackle all three right now! So, if you want to avoid the biggest derailments to wealth creation and instead get your money to make YOU money, then this is the episode for you. Here’s the deal… without knowing it, you’re probably standing in your own way. We don’t want to sound too harsh when we say that, but chances are, when it comes to your wealth potential , you probably are. (It’s l...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 8 min

302 | Back To The Future: Lessons From 50 Years At The Top Of His Game - Chat with Scott Keck

Want to hear from an Expert Witness who has been observing and analysing the property market for over FIFTY years? And what if they also happen to be a highly regarded industry professional who’s literally been valuing the price of property for more than five decades…? … you’d probably get a bucket load of invaluable intel, right? Well, let’s put it this way… the gold from today’s guest is well worth a king’s ransom! One of our favourite episodes yet – and you’re about to hear from someone who’s...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 20 min

RBA Sept 2020 - Have we reached a Turning Point in the Property Market?

It’s the first Tuesday of the month… which means the RBA Board has met and announced the official cash rate! This video features September’s cash rate update, and because it’s also the first day of Spring, Ben is also giving [...] CONTINUE READING The post RBA Sept 2020 – Have we reached a Turning Point in the Property Market? appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https:/...

Sep 01, 202045 min

301 | How to Lose Half a Million Dollars & The Secret to Lifestyle Design

Don’t want to lose half a million bucks? Well then, make sure you don’t do this… In today’s episode, we’re diving deep on The Secret To Lifestyle Design – that’s means What To Do & What NOT To Do when building out your Property Portfolio Plan. Like we always say… “Plan to become what you plan to become.” So, if you’re an aspiring or existing property investor, what does it mean to plan your property portfolio? And why go to the lengths to plan out your future anyway? Well, with “the end in m...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 7 min

300 | The Unfair Advantage: Master This New Framework To Get The Passive Income You Want - Chat with Jaemin Frazer

Follow this NEW 7-step framework and you will dramatically increase your ability to create the passive income you want! In fact, if you put this powerful framework to use, not only will you get “The Unfair Advantage”… but here’s the even sweeter news, folks… … it will serve you in ALL areas of your life and won’t just stop at boosting your Financial Wealth! Joining us today is one of Australia’s leading Life Coaches and a premier authority in the personal development space… Jaemin Frazer ! Jaemi...

Aug 20, 20201 hr 27 min

299 | Sell Everything And Run? Brand New Update From Leah Calnan, President of REIV

If you listened to last week’s episode , you’ll know already that there have been significant changes happening on the grounds in the real estate industry… particularly here in Victoria with Stage 4 and Stage 3 Restrictions now seriously impacting what we CAN and CAN’T do when it comes to property transactions and inspections across the state… .. so the question now is… Is It Time To Sell Everything And Run? And for us living in VIC, Should we flog everything and move to Queensland?! In today’s ...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 19 min

298 | Property In A State of Disaster – Chat with Leah Calnan, President of REIV and Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at REA Group

“Property in a state of disaster.” Yep. You heard it here first, folks… And there’s no doubt we’re literally making property news with this timely, “double header” episode featuring two of the brightest minds in Australian real estate. With Stage 4 restrictions now here in Metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions all across Victoria… the property market HAS been impacted as a result. Not only are we getting the update from the National Representative of Victoria, Leah Calnan , President o...

Aug 06, 20202 hr 38 min

RBA August 2020 - The Second Wave is Here — Will The Stimulus Be Enough To Steer Us Away From The Cliff?

It’s the first Tuesday of the month… which means the RBA Board has met and announced the official cash rate! This video features Ben’s update on the cash rate, as well as what the Australian economy is about to face now that The Second Wave is undoubtedly here, particularly in regards to the Stage 4 lockdown just announced in Victoria. And of course… Additional Helpful Resources on COVID-19 National Update: Click here State Update: Australian Capital Territory – Click here New South Wales – Clic...

Aug 04, 202044 min