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iTunes Top 200 Episode Ranking | January 2019

By The Property Couch January 11, 2019 in Free Resources

We’ve got ten episodes that are currently ranking in the Top 200 Podcast Episodes across Australia in the Business Category!

And looks like our Summer Series 2018/19 has hit the right spot with 7 out of the 10 coming from the Series!

Thank you so much for your support in 2018 folks and for 2019, as Australia’s No.1 Property Podcast, we promise we’ll continue to bring practical contents and inspiring guests on the show!

Now, are you wondering which of the episodes is currently trending? Here’s the list!

Rank 4: Episode 211 | Jillian Stewart – How to Build a Portfolio OUTSIDE the Capital Cities

Rank 18: Episode 210 | John Hartill – How to Recover from Making Every Mistake Possible in the Investing Game

Rank 64: Episode 209 | Veronica Morgan – From the Coalface of the Sydney Property Market

Rank 68: Episode 208 | Tom Panos – Making MORE Money While You Sleep in 2019

Rank 111: Episode 004 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Borrowing Power

Rank 116: Episode 207 | Pete Wargent – The Real Story Behind the Charts

Rank 142: Episode 206 | Nerida Conisbee – What’s Happening Around the Grounds in the Australian Property Market?

Rank 164: Episode 204 | Peter Koulizos – What he’d like to do about Negative Gearing

Rank 179: Episode 006 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Defence

Rank 181: Episode 003 | Four Pillars of Mastery – Cash Flow Management

And by the way, Peter Koulizos’s episode was downloaded 6,000+ times and this TPC Gold below garnered more than 14,000 views and was shared over 62 times!
Why was is shared so many times? Watch it below or click here to find out. 🙂

And of course, if you got a question on Property, Finance and Money Management? Just write them in below and we’ll answer them on the podcast! Or you can also let us know on SpeakPipe!

Our Summer Series 2018/19!

By The Property Couch January 11, 2019 in Free Resources

For our Summer Series this time, we’re including everyone in our community; both experts of the industry as well as our fellow listeners!
Yes, it’s never been done before and what’s more, we are producing it TWICE A WEEK!

No doubt it’s a bit tricky but it’s all worth it. The wisdom and inspiration from our guests are exceptional.

You do not want to miss this series folks!

So to help you catch up, here’s a link of all our Summer Series episode. Enjoy!

Thank you once again to all our guests for joining is on the show. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with all of you superstars and we look forward to a great 2019 ahead!

And if YOU would like to share your story with us, we’d love to hear it! Just fill in the form below and we’ll get in touch when our next series start. 😉

What is our TPC Gold Videos?

By The Property Couch January 11, 2019 in Free Resources, Videos

You’ve probably heard us talking about our TPC Gold videos a few times and wondered to yourself…. Whaaaaat?

We understand. It can be a little confusing, especially if you’re not on Facebook or YouTube.

And that is why we are creating this post to help explain what TPC Gold Videos are!

So…. In very simple words, they are snippets of the podcast that we think are helpful (a.k.a. GOLD!) to our listeners.

When we started the podcast back in 2015, the episodes were just a mere 15 minutes but as time goes by, it gets longer and longer. In fact, for Episode 200 with Paul Clitheroe, the episode was 1 hour and 51 minutes long! So we get it. Sometimes people don’t have that much time in place even if they are playing the episode in x2 speed.

That’s why we created this segment called TPC Gold where Stiggy would look and cut up the parts of the podcast that would help our community out. Most snippets are only 1 to 2 minutes long so there are no more excuses not to try and expand your understanding of property, finance and money management! 🙂

What are you waiting for? Click here to watch all the videos now or you can check a few of them out below first!
And of course, you can always download our Free Binge Guide to Property here to catch all the Gold in the First 20 Episodes of the show!

211 | Jillian Stewart – How to Build a Portfolio OUTSIDE the Capital Cities

By The Property Couch January 10, 2019 in Podcast, Summer Series

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Folks, we’ve got another real life investor story joining the Summer Series!
And this time, our listener Jill Stewart has swapped her headphones for the microphone to share her own investment journey!!

Unlike the 8-person town she grew up in — “Come By Chance” — Jill’s impressive 10+ property portfolio has been the result of working hard, putting money aside for the future, consistently educating herself and doing things differently…

And she’s here to explain how it’s possible build a portfolio OUTSIDE the capital cities and why a focus on yield and holding property for the long term has been the right strategy for her and her family’s needs.

Get the gold on…

Why does Jill focus on yield?
What was money like when she grew up?
What did her dad teach her about investing in shares?
How has that influenced her money management habits?
Does her brother invest too?
How has this influenced their separate wealth?
What do you need to do to be financially stable?
Should you rent out a house you’ve lived in?
Is it a good idea to self-manage your property?
What are some money lessons for kids that Jill teaches her own children?
What habits of highly effective property investors does Jill practice?
Is there anything Jill would have done different?
What did Jill think was a “waste of money”?
Why does Jill prefer to pay principal and interest over interest-only? Is this wise?
How old will Jill and her husband be when they retire?
What is the correlation between capital growth and rental increase?
How does Jill keep track of the costs on so many properties?

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

Check them out below 🙂

P.S. Don’t forget,

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Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

210 | John Hartill – How to Recover from Making Every Mistake Possible in the Investing Game

By The Property Couch January 8, 2019 in Podcast, Real life stories, Summer Series

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Folks, our Summer Series continues with ANOTHER ripper guest! And not only is today’s guest a very special TPC listener (!!) but also…. he is a REAL LIFE INVESTOR!

But there’s a problem…

John Hartill has learnt a lot of things the hard way. Unfortunately, he made mistakes along the way that, if we’re being completely honest, have cost him a small fortune. Over his property investment journey (expanding a couple of decades now) John has been spruiked to, sold to and, sadly, bought really bad properties.

The fact is… He’s tried every property investment strategy under the sun — buying house and land packages, developing property, renovating, investing in positively geared property — you name it folks!

And as a result, John’s had to learn the true cost of holding property and what’s at stake if you get your advice for free, buy Off the Plan or jump in without the correct education to support you.

And he’s here to share his personal story so that YOU can avoid making the same mistakes.

Here’s the gold…

How did John get into property in the first place?
What was the first mistake he made?
And how much is that property worth now?
What interest was John paying on his loan for his first property?
How was his cash flow management affected?
Could he continue investing while also being self-employed?
Why is location so important in investing in property?
What were the costs of selling property?
What were to costs of holding onto poor performing property?
What Spruiker tactics were used on John?
What would John do differently?
How is his portfolio performing now?
Is he using the Money SMARTS system?
When does he want to retire?
In all likelihood, was John’s profit a real one or a “paper profit”? Why?
What were the other property investment mistakes John made?
How can you fix bad property investment decisions?
Why isn’t free advice a good idea??

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

P.S. Don’t forget,

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

209 | Veronica Morgan – From the Coalface of the Sydney Property Market

By The Property Couch January 3, 2019 in Podcast, Summer Series

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With 2019 officially off the ground, we thought we’d organise a reunion with our good friend “Ronnie”… A.K.A the one and only Veronica Morgan, who is ABSOLUTELY qualified to give you the heads up on how to find an investment grade asset in this Buyer’s Market!

( Shhhh… don’t tell her we called her “Ronnie” here 😉 )

Folks, if you’ve been listening to us for a little while now, it’ll come as no surprise that Veronica Morgan was Bryce’s co-host back in the days of Location, Location, Location Australia and Relocation, Relocation on Foxtel’s Lifestyle Channel! Yep, you might have heard her previous eps on the Couch — Episode 76 | Building a property portfolio after the boom and Episode 161 | How to Buy Property Like a Pro!

But this (and the friendly banter) is only half of the reason we love listening to what Veronica has to say about the Aus. Property Market — put simply: she’s an ace Buyers Agent on the grounds in the Sydney market!! Which makes total sense as the Founder and Principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers, a Buyers Agency specialising in the Sydney market! Plus, Veronica’s also a QPIA, a clever property investor and key note speaker and industry writer!

Oh, and a little birdie told us she has her OWN property podcast, The Elephant in the Room, which see co-hosts with Chris Bates!

So if someone knows the Sydney market, it’s Veronica!

Before we crack open the can of gold, just a quick shout out that Bryce’s brand new show Escape from the City AIRS TONIGHT!! So if you’re around, flick on ABC at 7:30PM!!

What’s in store today??

What are the biggest observations of 2018, particularly in the Sydney market?
What “carnage” has occurred in the Sydney market?
Are there still quality properties available in Sydney?
What are we seeing with Off the Plan properties?
At the peak of FOMO, what was happening at auctions?
How is this different now?
How can you tell if a real estate agent is happy about the price paid for a property?
Why has “PND” made it a lot harder to do a comparative price check?
What tips can help you with this?
Why might property undersell?
Do real estate agents get scared in a changing market?
How can a buyer use this to their advantage?
Why might a property undersell?
What real estate tactics are used to get MORE for a property?
How can you outsmart a real estate agent?
What happened to the couple in Balmain who sold their property in 2 years?
Why is a Buyers Agent so valuable in a buyer’s market?
What does Veronica think about the proposed Negative Gearing changes?
What will negative gearing do to house prices?
How much does a self-retired retiree save the government?
Why are owner-occupiers also affected by lending restrictions?
What will happen to investor lending?
When do you need to start preparing for a home loan?
Where’s the opportunity in 2019?

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

208 | Tom Panos – Making MORE Money While You Sleep in 2019

By The Property Couch January 1, 2019 in Podcast, Summer Series

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Happy New Year Folks!!

And what better way to kick off the FIRST DAY of 2019 than with a brand new episode on our Summer Series??!! Not to mention, we’re also dropping the secret of how YOU can make more money in this year!

To help us welcome in your year of wealth is Tom Panos, Real estate coach, trainer and Founder of Real Esta te Gym who has been an active property investor for the past 25 years!

If you missed his earlier episode on the Couch — Episode 120 | Secret to Making Money While You Sleep —then it might pay to know that Tom’s also the co-host of the Million Dollar Agent podcast, Real Estate Advertising Director for News Corp and is one of Sydney’s leading Real Estate Auctioneers, as well as being a sought-after keynote for the Real Estate industry.

Oh, and just to add a bit more icing to the cake, Tom wakes up at 5am just so he can bring his best to life every single day. (With the shadow of New Year’s Eve still under most of our eyes, the discipline of this might feel MUCH more real, huh??)

In a nutshell: Tom knows his stuff. And he knows how to be the best at it.

So if you’re feeling a bit fragile today, all good, chuck in your headphones (maybe grab a glass of water on your way through), and just chill out. We’ve done the hard work for you 😉

What can you expect to learn?

What’s Tom’s conclusion of the property market in 2018?
What happened to property investors during this time?
And what happened to the prized, investment grade assets? Why?
How much of a price correction in house prices have we seen in Sydney?
Why have we seen a ‘manufactured correction’?
What makes up the “5 ticks” of recognising a good property?
What is highlighted perhaps now more than ever?
What takes a property from “average” to “red hot”?
What will buyers ALWAYS compete for?
Where are the opportunities to invest in 2019?
What opportunities exist in Sydney?
Have we hit the bottom of the Sydney market?
Why is this a GREAT TIME if you’re a first home buyer, upgrader or investor?
How can you maximise these opportunities?
Why can understanding human behaviour help an investor?
How can you understand scarcity in property investment?
What does Tom look for in houses?
Are there benefits to investing in a block of units, instead of just one?
What do you need to keep in mind about the unit market?
What happens in the property market when there’s an election period?
Why shouldn’t you hold off buying?
Is it a good idea to buy after Australia Day?
When should you buy?
Realistically, how can you find the bottom of the market???
What’s Tom’s advice to family and friends during this time?
What does he think of negative gearing?

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

207 | Pete Wargent – The Real Story Behind the Charts

By The Property Couch December 27, 2018 in Podcast, Summer Series

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Folks, The Summer Series continues, this time in the shadow of Christmas… BUT that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped gifting very special guests!!

Joining us today is no stranger to property investment or The Property Couch… Pete Wargent!!

You might remember him back on Episode 139 | Pete Wargent, Multimillionaire at Age 33: How did he do it?

And that title explains a lot of what Pete’s about — achieving financial independence. And, yep, he personally did it for himself at the ripe age of 33 too.

To give you an idea of Pete’s background: during his professional career, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in London and was previously a Director at the ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, Deloitte. He indeed walks the talk when it comes to investing and he gratefully parked his career in accountancy, having achieved early financial freedom, as detailed in his first best-selling book, Get a Financial Grip: a simple plan for financial freedom.

And he’s here to talk all things data, the future of the Australian property market and the impacts of Labor’s proposed changes to Negative Gearing, as outlined in his recent report.

Here’s what you can expect…

How many hours per day is Pete looking at the data?
What were the biggest themes coming through 2018?
Will the Australian economy slow?
What are some themes that might start occurring in the economy?
What are the charts showing about job vacancies?
Is Melbourne looking like a strong economy from an employment point of view?
What might happen if the lending restrictions continue?
What’s pushing down inflation?
What does Pete predict we’ll see in 2019?
If you’re investing for the long term, what do you need to keep in mind?
Why is it not the best to invest in property for the short term?
When does property outperform shares?
What happened in Britain that was similar to the Banking Royal Commission?
When are we likely to see a loosening in lending?
Why is the lending environment like a “pendulum”?
What does Pete think about the proposed changes to Negative Gearing?
What did Pete’s co-written report show might happen if this policy is introduced?
Will changes to negative gearing work?
Why might the change to negative gearing create a two-tiered market?
What can investors do if negative gearing is changed?
Why will yields increase?
Is it wise to think construction will increase if house prices fall?
What’s Pete advice to his clients right now?
What are the unintended consequences of Labor’s policy?
What are the politics of the policy
Will it affect stamp duty?
Tips to help increase cashflow!
Will Pete be buying property in the current market?
What city is likely to have the strongest economy in 2019?
What’s the ‘population pyramid’ Pete talks about?

Stand Out Quote from the Ep…

“Labor’s policy is now solving a problem that’s been solved.”
– Pete Wargent

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

206 | Nerida Conisbee – What’s Happening Around the Grounds in the Australian Property Market?

By The Property Couch December 25, 2018 in Podcast, Summer Series

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What’s better than Christmas day…..????

A brand new episode on Christmas day!!!

HO, HO, HO, Merry Christmas, folks!!!

We spotted a little something under the tree… and it looks like… a perfectly-wrapped PROPERTY MARKET SPECIAL!!!!!

And here to unwrap this gold is none other than the Chief Economist of REA, Nerida Conisbee!!! And she’s absolutely nothing less than one of Australia’s leading property market experts!!

Yep, this will be Nerida’s third time on the Couch…. We spoke to her back on Episode 094 and Episode 127… and every time we’ve been in her company, she’s well-and-truly delivered on the Gold!!

So, let’s take a trip across the country as a special Christmas-treat, shall we?

… Let’s dive into the good and, ahh, not-so-good places to invest across Australia, especially our capital cities!!

Here’s the Christmas gift, unwrapped…

What’s happening around the ground in the Australian property market?
What are the best performing cities now?
Is Hobart’s growth expected to continue on into 2019?
Why is the confidence in Adelaide quite high?
Is it the right time to invest in Adelaide?
Which areas of Perth are performing?
Is Perth a dependable place to invest?
What’s the Vacancy Rates like in Cairns?
Should you invest on Gold Coast?
What movement is happening in regional QLD?
How can you find investment grade properties in regional centres?
Will Brisbane remain a two-tiered market?
What should we be keeping an eye out for in South East Qld?
How often is Nerida in each individual state?
What’s likely to happen in 2019 across the property market?
Will the lending restrictions loosen?
What was the aim of the Royal Commission?
What are the two risks of Negative Gearing Changes?
What price impact will negative gearing have on properties, according to research?
Why are renters also vulnerable to the proposed Negative Gearing policy?
When is it likely that we’ll start seeing stability in the market?
What’s most likely to cause a drop in RBA’s cash rate?
Why might the Trade Wars between US and China have such a huge impact on our economic growth?
Is it “Bricks and Slaughter” or “Clicks and Slaughter”

AND

Exclusive news dropped on The Property Couch!
What’s new with REA Group?
What will they be launching next year???

P.S. DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

205 | Jack Henderson – Expelled at 15 and 3 Properties by 22

By The Property Couch December 20, 2018 in Podcast, Real life stories, Summer Series

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As part of our brand new Summer Series, we put a request out there to see if any of our Couch Tribe were interested in sharing their story… the result? Today’s guest!!!

Folks, our very own listener, Jack Henderson, is here to explain his own property investment journey and how he’s managed to go — yep! — from being expelled at 15 to owning THREE properties by the impressive age of 22!!

The million dollar question is… how did he do it?

Let’s here the story straight from our star guest, shall we?

Before we get into the ripper of a story, just a quick shout out to say…

“Good on ya’ Jack! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and your numbers with us!”

Seriously folks, it’s awesome that many of our listeners were quick to put their hand up and pass their knowledge on to help other folks out there!! So just a heads up… You can expect a few more guest listeners coming up in the Summer Series 😉

Also, if you’re keen to be an “everyday investor” and haven’t listened to our fundamental episodes yet (these episodes are CRUCIAL), or you simply want to have them at your fingertips in written form, make sure you Download the Golden Highlights.

DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

This 80-odd page document is the vault containing all the foundational tips and insights you need to be a successful investor.
Want a Free Copy of The Golden Highlights? You can get it here.

Here’s Jack’s Story & the lessons and the takeaways…

Okay, so why did he get expelled??
What did he do once he left school?
What started the property journey so young?
Where his parents financially successful?
Why property over shares?
Was it hard to part with his deposit for his first property?
How old was he when he purchased his first property?
How much is that property worth now?
Is the gap between the rent and paying off the mortgage worth it?
Why invest in a blue-chip investment grade asset?
Who did he get his mentorship from? (Hint: You can listen to his interview here)
How long did it take to buy property #2?
And how much was it?
How did the scarcity factor play a role in his selection?
How long has his property in Coogee been unlet?
What’s the end game?
What do we think about “debt servicing debt” as a strategy?
Does Jack use our Money SMARTS system
What are some tips to trap even more surplus cash?
How many hours per year does it take Jack to manage his portfolio?

AND…

What is Jack’s #1 tip???

Pssst… missed the first episode of our Summer Series? Check out our interview with Peter Koulizos here.

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And a quick summary on your Money Story!

What is Jack’s #1 tip???

Thank you so much for your support in 2018 folks and for 2019, as Australia’s No.1 Property Podcast, we promise we’ll continue to bring practical contents and inspiring guests on the show!

You do not want to miss this series folks!

And a quick summary on your Money Story!

Unlike the 8-person town she grew up in — “Come By Chance” — Jill’s impressive 10+ property portfolio has been the result of working hard, putting money aside for the future, consistently educating herself and doing things differently…

Get the gold on…

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

Folks, our Summer Series continues with ANOTHER ripper guest! And not only is today’s guest a very special TPC listener (!!) but also…. he is a REAL LIFE INVESTOR!

Here’s the gold…

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

With 2019 officially off the ground, we thought we’d organise a reunion with our good friend “Ronnie”… A.K.A the one and only Veronica Morgan, who is ABSOLUTELY qualified to give you the heads up on how to find an investment grade asset in this Buyer’s Market!

Before we crack open the can of gold, just a quick shout out that Bryce’s brand new show Escape from the City AIRS TONIGHT!! So if you’re around, flick on ABC at 7:30PM!!

What’s in store today??

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

Happy New Year Folks!!

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

Folks, The Summer Series continues, this time in the shadow of Christmas… BUT that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped gifting very special guests!!

Here’s what you can expect…

Stand Out Quote from the Ep…

“Labor’s policy is now solving a problem that’s been solved.” – Pete Wargent

Missed our earlier episodes in The Summer Series?

What’s better than Christmas day…..????

A brand new episode on Christmas day!!!

Here’s the Christmas gift, unwrapped…

P.S. DOWNLOAD our Free Binge Guide Here – The First 20 Episodes

As part of our brand new Summer Series, we put a request out there to see if any of our Couch Tribe were interested in sharing their story… the result? Today’s guest!!!

Here’s Jack’s Story & the lessons and the takeaways…

What is Jack’s #1 tip???

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“Labor’s policy is now solving a problem that’s been solved.”
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