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 […]
Why Auctions Are the Most Transparent Way to Buy Property | Fundamental Fridays
Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new FUNdamental Friday mini-series: The Hill I’ll Die On. Each week, one member of the Property Couch crew steps up to share a bold money or property stance they’re willing to stand behind and unpack the behind-the-scenes truths most people think… but rarely say out loud. First up: […]
587 | Higher Interest Rates: Fix, Float or Hold Your Nerve?
Higher interest rates are back on the agenda, and this time, the conversation feels different. With inflation proving stickier than expected and the RBA shifting how it measures data, borrowers are starting to feel the nerves again. But panic isn’t a strategy. So in this episode, Ben is joined by mortgage experts Luke Oxenham and Kirsty “KD” […]
Breaking News | Negative Gearing Changes in May 2026 Federal Budget?
With the May 2026 federal budget approaching, rumors of negative gearing changes are reaching a fever pitch. At The Property Couch, we’ve always said you only need 2 to 3 properties to change your life, but how would a formal cap impact your long-term plan? Before we get there… Stop the presses! Let’s acknowledge that […]
Breaking News | Are New Capital Gain Tax Reforms Coming?
Is the government about to pull the rug out from under the rental market? 🚨 With housing affordability dominating the headlines, Federal Labor and the Treasury are officially modeling potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Negative Gearing. Note: This deep-dive presentation was originally produced by Ben Kingsley for the Property Investors Council of Australia […]
586 | Property Market Outlook 2026
Folks, this could be shaping up to be the biggest risk of 2026… Yep. We’re back with one of our MOST popular episodes of the year, our 2026 Property Market Outlook! The economy has run hotter than the RBA expected, but higher rates and rising living costs are starting to bite. At the same […]
