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 7 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•37 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 21 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•58 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 6 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 what th...
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
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, 2020•54 min
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, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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, 2020•26 min
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, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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, 2020•56 min
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, 2020•36 min
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, 2020•1 hr 39 min
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, 2020•1 hr 17 min
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, 2020•33 min
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, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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, 2020•1 hr 24 min
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, 2020•37 min
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, 2020•1 hr 22 min
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, 2020•1 hr 17 min
