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
862 episodes
604 | Stop Making Bad Decisions – Chat with Brett Burton
Is fear quietly influencing your investment decisions? With today's market creating uncertainty, it's easy to second-guess yourself. Headlines, market sentiment and endless opinions can make even experienced investors hesitate. ...
Which City Should I Pick for My First Investment? | Throwback Tuesdays
When starting your property investment journey, it’s easy to get pulled in every direction. One person says Brisbane is the place to buy. Someone else suggests Melbourne. And before long, the question becomes:
The Worst Property Move You Could Make Right Now | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.In this episode, Shane and Ben tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:Are investors about to make emotional decisions they’ll regret?Fro...
603 | The Biggest Wealth Mistakes I've Seen After 10,000 Conversations – Chat with John Pidgeon
What separates people who successfully build wealth through property from those who stay stuck? After thousands of coaching sessions, buyer enquiries, property purchases and podcast interviews, John Pidgeon has seen the pat...
Stop Being a Passenger in Your Own Life | Throwback Tuesdays
You’re not just the actor in your story. You’re the person who can rewrite the script.In...
Why Working Hard No Longer Feels Like Enough | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane and Evan Lucas unpack a much bigger issue than the usual property or tax headline:has the social contract around work, education and getting ahead been broken?Evan argues that the ...
602 | The $250K Tax Trap, Holiday Home Crackdowns & Why Property Values Aren't Logical – Chat with Julia Hartman
With EOFY fast approaching, Ben is joined by BanTacs tax expert Julia Hartman and Couch Crew and Senior Empower Wealth Tax Advisor, Danish Ahmed to unpack the latest tax developments impacting property investors... This episode cove...
(LIVE) RBA Jun 2026 | Pause, Peak… or More Pain Ahead?
The RBA just hit pause... holding the cash rate at 4.35% after three hikes in a row this year. And the vote w...
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 op...
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, Be...
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 be...
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...
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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 Jo...
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:
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...
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” D...
When Building New Actually Makes Sense | Throwback Tuesdays
Building new often gets a bad rap when we’re talking about property. But what if you’re not building purely for investment?In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Ben unpack
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The #1 Thing That Wrecks Property | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by building inspector Paul Baker to unpack one of the most common causes of property damage:Water.It comes from everywhere — leaking gutters, under-slab plumbing issues, fa...
598 | Negative Gearing & CGT: Two Top Economists Cut Through the Budget Spin - Chat with David Robertson
Negative gearing reforms. Capital gains tax changes. Trust adjustments. Housing affordability measures. Productivity promises. Beyond the latest Federal Budget headlines… what are the real consequences? T...
The Interview: Sen. Andrew Bragg on the Property Tax Shake-Up
Ben Kingsley sits down with Senator Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of housing, tax reform, productivity and Australia’s economic direction.In ...
Why Evan Lucas Thinks Super Could Be Key For First Home Buyers | FUNdamental Fridays
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Evan Lucas to unpack a bold policy idea for first home buyers.Evan’s hill to die on?Australia should use a super-like system to help people save for their first home dep...
597 | Federal Budget 2026: Are YOU a Winner or Loser? (Property Edition)
The 2026 Federal Budget just changed the property landscape... and not in the ways most people expected.Recorded the day after the announcement, this special emergency episode brings Bryce back to the couch with Ben for an unfilte...
High-Stakes Negotiation Tips from the FBI | Throwback Tuesdays
TPC Gold has a new name… say hello to Throwback Tuesdays 👋Same timeless property investing insights from the archives, just with a fresh new label. In this one, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss explains why
Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where we unpack big questions from the community.This week, Shane and Luke tackle a topic that sparks plenty of debate:Is it actually harder for young people to b...
596 | Should I Sell My Investment Property or Hold? Here's How to Decide - Q&A Day
What if the biggest property mistake isn’t what you buy… but what you do next?In our latest Q&A episode, Ben K is joined by Couch Crew Polly & Ben T (Fellow QPIAs) to unpack three real investor dilemmas that don’t have eas...
