(LIVE) RBA June 2026 | Pause, Peak… or More Pain Ahead?
The RBA left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, marking the first pause of 2026 after three consecutive hikes earlier this year. On the surface, that gives households a little breathing room. But this was not a “job done” message from the Board. The RBA noted that inflation remains too high, with both headline and […]
Ep 600 | Never Waste a Crisis: John McGrath & Tom Panos on Markets, Mindset & the Budget Bombshell
You can watch the video on our YouTube. 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 […]
The 3 Cs of Lending: What Banks Really Look At | Throwback Tuesdays
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Q&A – Investing in Newly Developed Areas, Getting into the Property Market, Career as a Buyers Agent and more. 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 […]
599 | The Legal Traps That Lock You In (Buying a Home | Part 3) — Chat with Nicole Faid
You can watch the video on our YouTube. 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 […]
When Building New Actually Makes Sense | Throwback Tuesdays
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Q&A: A Tax-Saving Hack For An Offset Account, The Simplest Way to Keep Track of Your Properties and How To Distinguish “Emotional Value” from “Property Value” Building new often gets a bad rap when we’re talking property. But what if you’re not building purely for investment? […]
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? This week, Ben is joined by David Robertson, Chief Economist, Head of Economic and Markets Research at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Evan Lucas, Market Commentator, to unpack one of the most ambitious (and controversial) […]
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 unfiltered, fast-thinking breakdown of what actually happened and what it means for property investors. Negative gearing has changed. […]
High-Stakes Negotiation Tips from the FBI | Throwback Tuesdays
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: FBI Hostage Negotiation Masterclass on Why You Should Never Split the Difference. (And yes… TPC Gold bonus episodes have officially evolved into Throwback Tuesdays! Same timeless property insights, just with a fresh new name.) In this Throwback Tuesday episode, former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss explains […]
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 easy answers: 🏡 A regional property surges 60%… do you cash out or […]
(LIVE) RBA May 2026 | Why This May Not Be the Last Rate Hike
The RBA has hiked again. The cash rate has been lifted by 25 basis points to 4.35% — and unlike March’s knife-edge 5-4 split, this one wasn’t close. Eight board members voted to hike. Only one dissented. That shift in conviction is the real story from today’s decision. The RBA’s updated forecasts make it clear […]
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 […]
