Is property sliding under the pressure of continual lockdowns?! Folks, it’s no surprise that Victoria’s extended lockdowns (and indeed lockdowns happening right across the country) are having unintended consequences to property buyers, sellers AND renters. With Melbourne spending more days in lockdown than ANYWHERE else in the world, it begs the question: How can you buy property in a Shutdown State?! Here to unpack all this, as well as the Winners & Losers of legislation changes, is returni...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cash Rate JUST Announced by the RBA! ! And there’s a very important message behind it: Should we be preparing ourselves for the introduction of possible Macroprudential Regulatory Changes in the not-too-distant future?! And if so, what are the tweaks to lending policies going to look like, and how might they affect property investors??? Watch now to find out & get the latest on the RBA’s October Cash Rate: Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… The Global Economic Impact ...
Oct 05, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Breaking news just in on the property & economic front, folks! There’s clearly quite a bit going on with the health crisis, soaring property market and… just announced this week… an indication that a tightening of lending might be coming sooner than we think! The question is : If they’re going to pull the handbrake, What Would This Look Like and WHEN Would It Happen? Here to unpack all this, as well as the latest Australian Property & Economic Update is our good friend Nerida Conisbee , ...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered what to say to a real estate agent to INCREASE your likelihood of being the winning buyer? If you want to know how to get a real estate agent on your side and navigate the delicate dance between buyer and seller, then this is an episode you don’t wanna miss, folks! Today we are interviewing Todd Sloan, an award-winning real estate sales agent and professional renovator who has been involved in more transactions every month than what most folks see in a life time. He is the...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet one of the richest Australians under 40… and learn how he built a net worth of around $250 million! Folks, today we have a very special interview with Fred Schebesta — the co-founder and CEO of the comparison website Finder , which is one of the world’s biggest comparison websites and money apps that helps users compare products across 105 categories, from car insurance to cruises. And Fred, who went from working in a Pizza Hut call centre as a university student to running a business that ...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can property investors reach zero debt AND still hit a four-figure passive income each week? And what do we mean when we say “retire” the debt, anyway? What does this look like and, importantly, WHEN should you start this process? Folks, in today’s special Q&A episode we’re circling back to a few basic principles and fleshing out some confusion when it comes to property investing. This includes clearing air (and tidying up our language!) when it comes to being informed of the step-by-ste...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast And he’s back!! After 2 months away, we’re finally back with 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. This month’s update also includes looking ahead to the “$64 million question” — how will consumers respond once our two biggest economies open back up? Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… COVID Update and the Vaccination story How are VIC & ...
Sep 07, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Logic vs Emotion. Unspoken Property Conversations. Family Office Wealth. What do all these things have in common? Well, we’re unpacking them all – and more! – in today’s Q & A episode where we welcome back ol’ mate Ben from his Big Trip by answering NEW listener questions about how to invest in property as an aspiring Australian in current property market conditions! And it begs the question: How much money do you need to invest in property? For example: if you have been priced out of the ma...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s coming next for property?? Well… quite a lot! Folks, it turns out Covid has a “little” bit of a say in the property shift taking place in Australia… one that might actually be here to stay!!! So, back by popular demand and here to co-host our AweGuest series is none other than expert Demographer Simon Kuestenmacher , Co-Founder and Director of Research at The Demographics Group ! Yep, you might remember his ol’ German accent and ridiculously-wise insights back in Episode 314 where we disc...
Aug 26, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben turns 50 today so let’s show him we care by giving him a shout-out on our socials, Facebook or Insta , and if you have a story to share on how he has helped you with your property, finance and money management then he’d love to hear it! Happy Birthday Ben! Hip hip hooray! Hope you’re throwing a line in the water today old mate! LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: h...
Aug 20, 2021•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is your property HEALTHY? Look, this question probably isn’t what property investors commonly ask themselves… but after listening to this episode, we reckon’ you’ll start thinking completely differently about the health of your home & your investments!! Here’s the deal: Today’s topic is largely around ‘healthy’ homes – with a unique spin on what’s called ‘passive houses’– that is, ultra-low energy buildings that are truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological at the same t...
Aug 19, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that the BRICKS on your investment property actually influence the amount of tax depreciation you can claim? Yep. Here to unfold the tax secrets only Quantity Surveyors know about is none other than Bradley Beer , CEO of BMT Tax , the largest and most trusted quantity surveying firm in the country. Basically, Brad is going to walk you through the little-known legalities of depreciation – and how much you can really claim when the totality (and history!) of your investment property i...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet Ben Kingsley – Oh, wait. You probably have. Not Gandhi, the other one. The co-host of this podcast? Yeah, THAT Ben. Today Bryce is INTERVIEWING him, which might sound a bit odd. But, stick with us, ‘cos we promise you it’s going to be an episode you won’t ever forget, folks! Why? Well, Ben has practiced what he preaches. That is – he has personally built his own property portfolio, played the long game and for his 50th birthday this month, he will gift himself a passive income of $190,000 a...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Update: Hi all, just a quick update on this episode. At the 18-minute mark, we talked about Buyers Agency fees in Canberra and if it’s tax-deductible. We weren’t certain during the recording but we can now confirm that Buyers Agent Fees are not tax-deductible in Canberra. Tax Time! The question is: what can (and can’t) property investors claim? And how can you get MORE tax back and avoid paying a cent more than you must WITHOUT breaking the law and ending up behind prison bars!?! Folks, we get t...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast From Government Welfare to Passive Income! Yep, you read that right. You’re about to hear a refugee’s real-life story of a self-funded retirement. And we probably don’t need to tell you that this Financial Transformation is Off-The-Charts incredible. Meet Toui “pronounced Twee” . A first-generation refugee who came to Australia in 1980 for a better life. And he is now talking to us from an EXTREMELY DIFFERENT financial position than when he and his family first arrived from Laos as all those dec...
Jul 22, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meet The “Squirreller” – or should we say EX-Squirreller – who unfortunately learnt the hard way about the real costs of Pinching Every Penny… Here’s the deal: Joining us today is listener Scott who has a very, very important message for our community. ESPECIALLY for those who, like Scott, happen to view money as safety – and as because of this, do whatever they can to minimise their spending. To the point that’s, ahh, well, “NQR” – Not Quite Right. Even if it’s coming from an honourable place...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Financially Free Before 30… How!?! Folks, in today’s episode we’re interviewing a young couple who, get this, have no more properties left to buy. Meet Emma & Liam – D.I.Y. property investors who are “Done & Dusted” with only 2 investment properties and one family home. Um, wait a minute…. Are you wondering, “How on earth…!?!” Yep, we were equally blown away too. Here’s where it gets even better – they did it with No bells, No whistles – just a couple of clever, cost-effective renovation...
Jul 08, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Covid hit, Tim and Thomas lost their jobs practically overnight. At the time, they both worked in aviation – at the same airline, in fact – but all this changed for the couple when international borders went into a snap lockdown and not too long after, they were made redundant from careers they loved… and ones they imagined doing for the rest of their lives. What happened next is – quite frankly, folks – hard to believe, and no doubt not the norm; particularly when you consider the fact tha...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Have I made a mistake?” This is a common question we get from investors who just start listening to our podcast and learn the fundamental principles we teach for the first time. Today we are answering some of these key questions – one, in fact, where the listener is not entirely “wrong” in their choice, though at face value seems to go against our general rule of thumb . You’ll learn why exactly this is and how to use this information in your own decision-making process. On top of that, we’re u...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ah, Monopoly – the classic board game… chances are you’ve got fond (or maybe even frustrated?) flashbacks playing it… [… Nothing quite like the feeling of “Passing Go”, getting a quick cashflow lift, and then proceeding to bankrupt your loved ones in a friendly-but-no-so-friendly game of Monopoly… ] Well, folks, Did You Know … the 100-year-old property-trading game actually has 6 Proven Property Lessons that you can (and should!) apply in real life!! Yep. And here’s the deal… today we’re unpacki...
Jun 17, 2021•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered how to invest in property with YOUR specific budget? Like, what if you DON’T have a big budget to spend…? Or, on the contrary… what if your budget’s actually quite healthy – but you’re not sure if a $1 million – $2 Million property is really a premium investment (S hould you buy two cheaper investment properties instead? )… Folks, they’ll be something for you in this Q & A episode… ‘cos we’re covering A LOT of ground here – how to invest no matter what your budget, age...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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