The Property Couch
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/
Episodes
910 episodes
How To Tell If An Agent Is Legit | FUNdamental Fridays
How do you know whether you're choosing a good buyer's agent?Following the recent collapse of several buyer's agency businesses, Shane Pope and Ben Thompson tackle an important question:What should property buyers be looking for...
616 | Why Chasing Yield Could Cost You - Q&A Day
With borrowing capacity tightening and negative gearing changes reshaping the numbers, investors are being pushed towards cheaper properties, higher yields and new strategies. But could adapting to the new environment mean compromi...
What Should I Do After Watching PRE-Purchase? | PRE-Purchase Conclusion
Over the past 10 episodes, we've covered the complete home-buying journey.From defining your brief and researching the market through to inspections, negotiations, auctions, settlement and moving in, PRE-Purchase was created to help buy...
What Actually Happens On Settlement Day? | PRE-Purchase Ep 10
Settlement day is finally here.After months of preparation, research, inspections, negotiations and paperwork, ownership of the property is about to transfer into your name.But what actually happens on settlement day?In ...
What Happens At A Pre-Settlement Inspection? | PRE-Purchase Ep 9
You've bought the property.You've gone unconditional.Settlement is approaching.Now comes one final check.In Episode 9 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain the purpose of a pre-settlement inspectio...
What Happens When A Property Passes In At Auction? | PRE-Purchase Ep 8
The auction is over.You're the highest bidder.But the property didn't sell.Now what?In Episode 8 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the buying process: nego...
How Does Buying At Auction Actually Work? | PRE-Purchase Ep 7
Auction day can be one of the most exciting and intimidating parts of the home-buying journey.In Episode 7 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope walk through exactly what happens on auction day, from arriving at the property and ...
What Happens Once My Offer Is Accepted? | PRE-Purchase Ep 6
Your offer has been accepted.Time to celebrate... but not quite settle in just yet.In Episode 6 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain what happens between having an offer accepted and becoming unconditional.
How Do I Negotiate With An Agent? | PRE-Purchase Ep 5
You've found the property.You've completed your research.You've done your inspections and due diligence.Now it's time to negotiate.In Episode 5 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope unpack one of the most ...
What Due Diligence Should I Complete Before Buying A Home? | PRE-Purchase Ep 4
You've found a property you like.You've completed your research.Now comes one of the most important questions in the entire buying journey:Are you actually ready to commit?In Episode 4 of PRE-PURCHASE, Ben Thomps...
What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Property? | PRE-Purchase Ep 3
A property can look great on inspection day... but what are you actually looking for?In Episode 3 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope walk through one of the most important stages of the buying journey: property inspections.
How Do I Search For A Home And Avoid Wasting Time? | PRE-Purchase Ep 2
Most buyers don't lose money because they failed to find a property. They lose money because they didn't spend enough time understanding the market.In Episode 2 of PRE-PURCHASE, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain how to research proper...
Designing Your Property Brief: The Most Important Step Before You Buy | PRE-Purchase Ep 1
Most buyers start searching for properties before they know exactly what they're looking for.That's where problems begin.In Episode 1 of PRE-PURCHASE, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain why creating a clear property brief is th...
The First Home Buyer Guide: Start Here | PRE-Purchase
Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start?Welcome to PRE-PURCHASE, a practical step-by-step series designed to help buyers navigate one of life's biggest financial decisions with greater confidence.In this introdu...
Is Your Property Worth Less Than You Paid? | FUNdamental Fridays
What happens if your property is suddenly worth less than you paid for it?It's a question many homeowners and investors are asking as property values soften in some parts of Australia.In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Ben Thomp...
615 | The $86K Gap Putting Australian Women at Financial Risk
What would happen to your finances if the person who usually manages the money was no longer there? In Episode 615, Ben Kingsley, Kirsty Dunphey and Polly Chu explore women’s financial independence and the ...
Your Brain Is Costing You Money | Throwback Tuesdays
You probably like to think your financial decisions are rational.But behavioural economics tells us that emotion, instinct and
Why Property Investors Need to Prepare for 1 July 2027 NOW | FUNdamental Fridays
Could millions of Australian property investors be leaving things too late?In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Ben Kingsley sits down with Greg Sugars from Preston Rowe Paterson to discuss the practical challenges surrounding the governm...
614 | Property D-Day: The Decisions Investors Can’t Avoid – Q&A Day
With cooling market conditions, tax changes and another rate rise expected this year, uncomfortable decisions are starting to surface for many investors. In this jam-packed Q&A Day, Ben is joined by Couch Crew, Ben Thompson (QP...
How Much Money is Enough? | Throwback Tuesdays
How much money is enough?It sounds like a simple question, but most of us have never actually defined the answer.In this week’s Throwback Tuesday, Ben and Bryce revisit a powerful idea from The Psychology of Money and exp...
What REALLY Happens During a Bank Valuation? | FUNdamental Fridays
Do you need to clean your home before a bank valuation?In this week's FUNdamental Friday, Ben Kingsley is joined by Neal Ellis from Preston Rowe Paterson to lift the curtain on how bank valuations actually work.Many propert...
613 | How to Run Your Rental Property on Autopilot
Most investors think they’re buying a property. What they don’t realise is they’re also taking on a small rental business. That business generates income, incurs expenses, carries risk and creates ongoing tax, complia...
Why Do Interest Rates Rise When Prices Are Already High? | Throwback Tuesdays
Remember when broccoli cost $11 a kilo? 🥦When everyday essentials are already getting more expensive,
The Best Property Deals Aren't Off-Market Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Do off-market properties really offer the best value?In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Ben Thompson challenge one of the most common assumptions in property buying.Many buyers believe the best opportunitie...
612 | Residential vs Commercial: What Stacks Up? - Chat with Neal Ellis & Greg Sugars
Brisbane may already be turning. Interstate investors may be splitting cities into two-tier markets. And 200+ valuers across Australia and New Zealand are the first to know it. Ben is joined by Preston Rowe Paterson's Neal ...
