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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast “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, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast A little while ago, today’s guest reached out to us and said, “I’d really like you to interview an Aboriginal person as I think finance isn’t really our focus.” And, just like that, the brainchild of this episode was born! Here’s the deal folks… financial literacy and its summit – financial peace – should be inclusive for everyone. So, today we’re walking you through the challenges and opportunities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when it comes to wealth creation . Because...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re picking up where we left off last week … how to create $2,000 per week in passive income and actually design the lifestyle you’re proud of (instead of just daydreaming about it)! This means we’re riffing through a stack of listener questions, including how to speed up the process (and what’s at stake if you do), the true power of compounding and the ‘secret sauce’ of property investing that has nothing to do with the amount you earn. Plus, we’ll explain WHERE the smart money goes and why t...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast So… earlier this week, we posted this on our Facebook page : "What questions do you have about achieving $2k per week passive income through property?" And the response was overwhelming! Thank you to everyone that everyone that wrote in and that’s why, in this Q&A episode, we cover everything you need to know to build a property portfolio that pays you a passive income you can live off. Here’s the deal… if you’ve listened to us for some time, you’ll know already that we bang on abo...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever been around someone who you “just know” is going to be successful? Like, really successful?! They talk differently. They think differently. It’s like you can see that the “thing” driving them is coming straight from the core of who they are and, almost always, they aren’t afraid of going against the grain, doing things differently, right?! Today we are interviewing 25-year-old Australian professional football player who plays attacking midfielder or winger for the Socceroos and Per...
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s the first Tuesday of the month… which means the RBA Board has met and announced the official cash rate! This video features my update on the cash rate, as well as the increase in case numbers and “postcode lockdowns” [...] CONTINUE READING The post RBA July 2020 – Victoria’s Lockdown Slows The Speed Of Recovery & The Air Is Colder Up High appeared first on The Property Couch . LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉...
Jul 07, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wanted to know what property an investor should buy? It’s a question we get asked ALL the time and for a very good reason…. pick the wrong property and you’re in trouble! So today’s central theme is all about Asset Selection! i.e. What type of property should an investor buy? What indicators can we measure to prove it’s a good one? How can you increase your capital growth? You’ll get the answers to TEN quality (and recent) questions from our listeners… and we’re not holding back wi...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get excited. Here with us is a “V.V.I.P” guest… and this very, very important person is, wait for it… the national representative of the Australian property industry… Ken Morrison , CEO of Property Council of Australia ! And he’s about to unpack the newly announced Seven Point Plan for Economic Recovery! Yep. You’re about to become fluent in what’s exactly in store for the property market from the man who plays a significant role in shaping it – this includes everything from Government stimulus ...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Property “Loophole”… is it a myth?! If you’re interested in investing in property, at some point or another you’re probably going to run into someone who tells you about some “secret loophole” – whether it be about property, tax, SMSFs… you name it – that you can use to, ahh, exploit the system. Well, folks… let’s just call it out, shall we? Because there’s a MASSIVE difference between a Pipe Dream and the Real Deal. And we can assure you, the price you’ll pay if you get the two wrong is no ...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast If there’s one thing COVID-19 has taught us, it’s this… “Job Security is Everything”. But if we think about it… is it really?! Sure, the global pandemic – the “X-factor” event – caught quite a few of us (well all of us, really) off guard… but it became quickly obvious that life was interrupted for folks at VERY diverse levels. Cue: Income Security. Yep, Income Security looks and feels a whole lot different than just having a job to show up to. In fact, we vouch for the fact that it is the #1 Mos...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do McDonald’s and Churches have in common? For starters, they understand what underpins property prices! And not only are we about to dive deep on this in today’s Q& A, we’re also going to tell you exactly why property is a different beast to other economic market’s across the country! ‘Cos here’s the deal folks… … we got some very, ahh, ‘unedited’ feedback from Ryan about eight weeks ago — which was obviously right in the height of COVID-19 fear. And instead of running away from this s...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most states have now eased their restrictions… so what should we expect in today’s RBA Board meeting? First things first… “Is Australia swaying on an economic and property cliff?” Ben will give you insights into the latest data and address what we’ve seen locally and globally as the world navigates its way through COVID-19. Free Resources mentioned in this Update: Parliament speech on Senate Select Committee on COVID-19: Download transcript here > CPB World Trade Monitor: Find out more here &...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast