The Property Couch

Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley
  • 4.5 (19)
  • Investing
  • Updated Weekly

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! W: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/

  1. The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays

    2d ago

    The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays

    In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham tackle a very practical question: If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move? With the tax landscape changing and investors reassessing their options, this conversation explores why growth still matters most — and why your principal place of residence may be more important than ever in shaping your next step. Shane and Luke unpack the idea of improving your home, releasing equity, and getting positioned to act while others are still sitting on the sidelines. They also discuss why the current environment may be creating a rare opportunity for upgraders, particularly with fewer investors competing in the market. If you already own property and you’re trying to work out what comes next, this is a timely one. Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:29 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals 00:57 – Why this question matters right now 01:28 – If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move? 01:39 – Shane’s “PPOR maxing” strategy 02:01 – Has growth become even more important than tax benefits? 03:01 – Improving your home and releasing equity 03:50 – What changed for investors and lenders 04:41 – Why principal place of residence strategy matters more now 05:24 – Why upgraders may be in a stronger position 05:59 – What happens when investors pull back from the market 06:17 – Is now the time to jump to the next rung? 07:00 – Final thoughts and send in your questions LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    8 min
  2. Ep 601 | Rules change, But the Fundamentals Don't - Chat with Lachlan Delahunty

    3d ago

    Ep 601 | Rules change, But the Fundamentals Don't - Chat with Lachlan Delahunty

    The rules may be changing, but the fundamentals haven’t. As proposed negative gearing reforms dominate headlines, many investors are asking the same question: Should I rethink my strategy? To help answer that, Ben Kingsley welcomes Lachlan Delahunty, Founder of Follio and a property professional who has been involved in more than $2 billion worth of property acquisitions. Together, they explore what really drives long-term property performance and why some investors risk being distracted by tax outcomes rather than investment fundamentals. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why negative gearing was never the strategy — capital growth wasThe difference between commutable and non-commutable regional marketsWhy some regional locations thrive while others experience boom-bust cyclesThe investment-grade framework: Location, Land, AssetHow scarcity, agglomeration and demographic trends influence property valuesWhy guaranteed returns, social media hype and thinly traded regional markets can create significant risks for investorsAs Lachlan reminds listeners: “The rent keeps you in the market. Growth creates the wealth.” But perhaps the biggest message from this conversation is even simpler: Good property is still good property. Governments change. Policies change. Markets change. But the fundamentals that drive long-term wealth creation remain remarkably consistent.     FREE STUFF MENTIONED 🎥 Property Prices After Tax Reform: Fact vs Fiction (Replay + Slide Deck) Ben’s webinar replay is now available on demand, along with the downloadable slide deck that explores: What really drives long-term property growthScarcity and land appreciationThe potential impacts of negative gearing and CGT changesWinners, losers and unintended consequences of the proposed reforms👉 Access the replay and download the slide deck: thepropertycouch.com/webinar   📊 Negative Gearing Analysis Tool (Moorr) Compare property scenarios side-by-side and model the impact of: Negative gearingDeferred tax benefitsCash flow changesDifferent investment property scenarios👉 Explore the tool: moorr.com.au/negative-gearing-analysis-tool   TIMESTAMPS  00:00 – Negative Gearing Is Not Gone: What Investors Need To Know03:48 – The Money Habits That Shaped A $2 Billion Property Career12:08 – Negative Gearing Was Never The Strategy19:19 – Regional Markets: Opportunity or Trap?23:26 – The Investment Grade Framework: Location, Land & Asset28:40 – Commutable vs Non-Commutable Regional Markets42:54 – Guaranteed Returns, Hype & Regional Risk53:16 – Why Fundamentals Still Matter58:49 – Lachlan’s Final Message To InvestorsLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    1 hr
  3. How to Find Better Suburbs Using Property Data | Do the Numbers Stack Up?

    4d ago

    How to Find Better Suburbs Using Property Data | Do the Numbers Stack Up?

    Feeling uncertain about where to buy next? With so much noise in the property market right now, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines, opinions and speculation. But as Ben Kingsley and Connor explain in this bonus episode, one of the best ways to cut through the confusion is to come back to the data. In this episode, they unpack how investors can start narrowing down Australia’s 30,000+ suburbs by looking at key property metrics such as typical value, yield, weekly rent, vacancy rates, days on market and demand-supply signals. They also explore why suburb-level data is only the starting point, how side-by-side suburb comparisons can help investors build a smarter shortlist, and why property-level research still matters before making any decisions. Whether you’re just starting your property search or trying to refine your next investment location, this episode will help you think more clearly about where to begin. Free Resources Mentioned: Explore Moorr’s Property Research Tools >Create Free Moorr Account (Free Webinar) Property in 2026: Sell, Hold or Optimise Timestamps: 00:00 – Using Data to Cut Through Uncertainty 01:10 – Introducing Moorr’s Suburb Search 02:17 – Choosing Your Search Criteria 03:44 – Exploring the Key Filters 04:31 – Building a Suburb Shortlist 06:03 – Comparing Suburb Trends 07:05 – Why Property-Level Research Still Matters 07:42 – Reading the Demand-Supply Signals 08:27 – How Filters Help You Find the Right Suburbs 09:21 – Using Comparison Tools to Refine Your Shortlist 09:59 – More Property Tools Coming Soon 11:11 – Upcoming Property WebinarListen now to learn how to stop guessing and start researching with more confidence.   LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    13 min
  4. Want Better Results? Pick Your Weapon. | Friday FUNdamentals

    Jun 5

    Want Better Results? Pick Your Weapon. | Friday FUNdamentals

    In this Friday Fundamentals episode, KD and Brett Burton unpack a powerful idea: it’s okay to do one thing really, really well. From an unforgettable 80s concert story to lessons from high-performance sport and business, this conversation explores why so many people spread themselves too thin — and why the better path is often to identify your strengths, refine them, and lean into them. They talk about the value of specialising earlier, knowing your “weapon”, and resisting the urge to be everything to everyone. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, overcommitting, or trying to fix every weakness at once, this episode offers a refreshing reminder to focus on what you do best. Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ ⏱️ Timestamps00:15 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals 00:27 – KD and Brett take the mic 00:53 – The hill: it’s okay to do one thing really well 01:00 – The Bananarama concert story that inspired it 02:27 – Why specialising matters more than we think 03:08 – Brett on “bring your weapon” 04:00 – Why high performers know their strengths 05:06 – The trap of trying to be everything to everyone 06:00 – Why we focus too much on weaknesses 07:00 – Surviving vs thriving 08:00 – What it looks like to lean into your strengths 08:50 – Final thoughts and your hill to die on LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    9 min
  5. Ep 600 | Never Waste a Crisis: John McGrath & Tom Panos on Markets, Mindset & the Budget Bombshell

    Jun 4

    Ep 600 | Never Waste a Crisis: John McGrath & Tom Panos on Markets, Mindset & the Budget Bombshell

    600 episodes. Thousands of conversations. One incredible community.  And if there's one thing we've learned along the way...  Success rarely follows a straight line.  Few stories prove that better than John McGrath's.  A 95/500 HSC. A football career ended by a doctor's verdict, and a pivot that led to one of Australia's most recognisable property empires.  For our 600th milestone, we went big.  Ben sits down with John McGrath and Tom Panos: two of the most trusted voices in Australian real estate, for a conversation that's equal parts origin story, market reality check and a few things the government probably doesn't want said out loud.  They cover John's remarkable rise, the mindset and habits that built an empire, and a no-holds-barred breakdown of the Federal Budget changes: what do they actually mean for the younger generation and first-home buyers already struggling to get onto the property ladder?  FREE STUFF MENTIONED 📊 NEW: Negative Gearing Calculator The rules have changed but your strategy doesn't have to suffer. Run your numbers, compare the old vs new settings side-by-side, and see exactly what the budget changes mean for your cashflow and portfolio inside the web version of Moorr.  👉 Knowledge is power. Use it.  🧠 Take The Property Couch Quiz  We've launched a brand-new website designed to help you cut through 600+ episodes and find the content most relevant to your property journey. 👉 Complete the quiz and tailor your experience 📅 Book A Pre-EOFY Tax Planning Chat  June 30 doesn't wait for anyone. If you're still thinking "I'll get to it soon", soon is now. Get ahead of the end-of-financial-year rush, access our free resources, and make sure you're not leaving money on the table when the clock runs out. 👉 Find out more!  LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    1h 17m
  6. The 3 Cs of Lending: What Banks Really Look At | Throwback Tuesdays

    Jun 2

    The 3 Cs of Lending: What Banks Really Look At | Throwback Tuesdays

    You’ve saved the deposit. You’ve done the hard yards. You’re ready to get into the property market.  But then comes the big question: Will the bank actually lend you the money? As Bryce and Ben explain in this Throwback Tuesday episode, a strong deposit is a great start, but it’s only one part of the picture.  For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 88 | Q&A – Investing in Newly Developed Areas, Getting into the Property Market, Career as a Buyers Agent and more. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    7 min
  7. Are "Guaranteed" Returns in Property a Red Flag? | FUNdamental Fridays

    May 29

    Are "Guaranteed" Returns in Property a Red Flag? | FUNdamental Fridays

    In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build: Critical Thinking. The conversation centres on the growing number of “guaranteed return” propositions showing up in property investing — and why those promises should always be challenged. From guaranteed rent to guaranteed growth, they break down why the real issue isn’t just the headline offer, but the downside risk that often gets ignored. If a property underperforms, loses value, or leaves you with reduced flexibility, a small guarantee may not come close to covering the real cost. This episode explores the questions every investor should ask, the red flags to watch for, and why thinking critically before you sign anything is one of the most important habits you can build. Got a question or a something you wish you knew earlier? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    9 min
  8. 599 | The Legal Traps That Lock You In (Buying a Home | Part 3) — Chat with Nicole Faid

    May 28

    599 | The Legal Traps That Lock You In (Buying a Home | Part 3) — Chat with Nicole Faid

    You found the property. You've secured finance. You've survived inspections... Now comes the paperwork that can make (or break) the deal. In Part 3 of our Buying a Home series, Ben is joined by Nicole Faid and Kirsty “KD” Dunphey to unpack the legal side of buying property, and reveal the hidden risks buyers often don't discover until it's too late. Inside:  ✔️ Why "submitting an offer" may already legally bind you ✔️ The clauses Nicole NEVER buys without ✔️ Subject-to-finance and building & pest traps explained ✔️ Why cheap contract reviews can cost you later ✔️ Settlement surprises most buyers never budget for ✔️ The red flags hidden inside contracts and apartments This wraps up our Buying a Home mini-series: 🏠 593 | Borrowing, Deposits & Pre-Approval (Buying a Home | Part 1)🔎 595 | Building Inspections, Hidden Defects & A Risky Govt Proposal (Buying a Home | Part 2) – Chat with Paul Baker & Myles Clark Free Stuff Mentioned 📊 Free Property & Suburb Reports Want to see what tax reforms and market shifts could mean for demand in your area? Access free suburb reports, including demand and supply insights through Moorr.  👉 Get the latest insights now 🌐 Explore The New Property Couch Website We've launched a brand-new website designed to help you cut through 600+ episodes and find the content most relevant to your property journey.  👉 Complete the quiz and tailor your experience 📅 Book A Free Tax Planning Chat Before 30 June rolls around, now's the time to think tax planning, especially if you own investment properties.  👉 Book a free 15-minute chat with the team.Find out more about Nicole & Accord Conveyancing, or listen to her other TPC episodes here. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/      FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

    1h 12m
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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! W: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/

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  • Creator
    Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    854
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Property Couch
  • Show Website
    The Property Couch

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