595 | Building Inspections, Hidden Defects & A Risky Govt Proposal (Buying a Home | Part 2) – Chat with Paul Baker & Myles Clark
A $700 inspection could save you $70,000. In Part 2 of our How to Buy a Home series, Ben is joined by leading building inspectors Paul Baker and Miles Clark to unpack one of the most overlooked and financially risky parts of buying property: building and pest inspections. You’ll learn: ✔️ What a good inspection […]
594 | Landlord, Tenant & Tensions: Why Property Managers are ‘Caught in the Middle’ – Chat with Phil Tarrant & Corinne Bohan
Property management has always been the unsung hero, battling challenges behind the scenes. But in today’s market? It’s operating on a completely different level. ⚖️ From rising regulation and compliance demands to growing tension between landlords and tenants, the role of the property manager has quietly evolved into one of the most complex jobs in […]
An Investor’s $80K Nightmare | The Interview
📌 Sign the Petition (URGENT – closes next week on 1 May): Victorian Parliament Petition (VIC residents only): https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/improve-the-efficiency-and-fairness-of-the-residential-tenancies-list/ Change.org Petition (open to all): https://c.org/CjQx88vrbT This is not a typical Property Couch episode. In this urgent and important conversation, Ben steps in as Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) to unpack a real-life […]
593 | How to Buy a Home (The Right Way) – Part 1
What if the best time to buy your first home… is when everyone else is hesitating? With rising interest rates, higher living costs and shifting market sentiment, many would assume it’s the worst time to enter the property market. But here’s the twist: 👉 It might actually be one of the most important times to […]
TPC Gold | Bought a Lemon? How to Tell and What to Do About It
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Top Tips for Home Buyers. A listener asked a question many property investors quietly worry about: “We’ve bought a lemon… should we sell and move on, or hold? It’s a tough spot to be in. You’ve made the purchase, but something doesn’t feel quite right. And […]
592 | Property Tax Traps: Deposits, Holiday Homes, Buyers Agents & AI Advice – Chat with Julia Hartman
What happens when you pay a property deposit in cash… then reimburse yourself from borrowed funds later? 💸 Are buyer’s agent fees tax-deductible? 🧾 Can you still claim deductions on a holiday home if you use it during peak season? 🏡 And just how far can you trust AI when it comes to tax advice? […]
TPC Gold | Why Your Budgeting Spreadsheet is Failing You
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: The 4 Pillars of Money Health. If you’ve ever built a budget, felt good about it… and then completely ignored it a week later — you’re not alone. The truth is, most budgets don’t fail because the numbers are wrong. They fail because they rely on […]
591 | 4 Years Pre-Approved: The First-Home Buyer Journey No One Talks About – Chat with Kirsty
🏡 What happens when you’re pre-approved… but still not ready to buy? In Episode 591, Ben is joined by Kirsty, and Couch Crew member, Kirsty “KD” Dunphey, who shares her incredibly honest first-home buyer journey. Her story is one many buyers will recognise: Four years pre-approved before purchasing Endless inspections and auction losses Information overload […]
TPC Gold | Buying as an Owner-Occupier in a Changing Suburb
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: The Difference Between the Art & Science of Investing. “Would I be crazy to buy a freestanding home in a street full of units and townhouses?” It’s a question many buyers are quietly asking right now… especially in suburbs undergoing rapid change. If you’ve been out […]
590 | Property Shock: War, Rates & Tax Reforms, Reshapes Everything! – Chat with Nerida Conisbee
The property market is facing a perfect storm… Global conflict is driving supply shocks. Inflation is creeping back in. Interest rates are rising again. And now… tax reform is back on the table. In this ground-breaking episode, Ben is joined by Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee and Behavioural Economist Evan Lucas to unpack how […]
TPC Gold | Why Chasing Hotspots Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: How to Fix a Frankenstein Portfolio Before It’s Too Late. When Bryce and Ben first started working together waaay back in 2012, they realised something fundamental. Successful property investing is a process, not an event. Out of that realisation came their signature five-step framework, now used […]
589 | Can Property Keep Outpacing Wages? – Q&A Day
What if property prices keep rising… even if wages don’t? 🤔 That’s the uncomfortable question we’re unpacking in this Q&A episode, and it’s one every buyer and investor needs to understand. It’s also a big moment for the show… We’re welcoming Polly Chu and Ben Thompson to the Couch Crew for the very first time… […]
(LIVE) RBA Mar 2026 | Inflation Fears Win in Close Call Vote
The RBA has done it again… In what turned out to be one of the closest decisions we’ve seen since voting transparency was introduced, the cash rate has been lifted by 25 basis points to 4.10%. This was a genuine knife-edge call. With a five-to-four split among board members, it’s clear there’s some serious debate […]
588 | Is THIS Australia’s ‘Best Value’ Property Market? – Chat with Greville Pabst
📍 Melbourne’s property market has been the worst performer in the country for years… so is it finally time for a comeback? In this episode, Ben is joined by property valuation expert Greville Pabst and new Couch Crew member Shane Pope, a Melbourne-based buyer’s advocate who works closely with owner-occupiers at the coalface of the market. Together, they unpack what’s really happening across Melbourne […]
TPC Gold | Why Auctions Are So Emotional (And What To Do About It)
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Going Ape S#!t: How To Hack Your Brain To Make More Money If you’ve ever walked into an open home with a checklist… only to fall in love with the property the moment you stepped through the door, you’re not alone. In this bonus episode, Bryce […]
