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 […]
TPC Gold | Our Bias Explained: Why We Don’t Recommend Off-the-Plan
This snippet is from one of our previous episodes: Investing in Newly Developed Areas, Getting into the Property Market, and Career as a Buyers Agent – Q&A Day Bryce & Ben don’t shy away from the hard questions… and this one’s a cracker. In this TPC Gold throwback episode, they respond to a listener challenge […]
585 | The Car Park Effect: Why Most People Quit & How You Don’t – Chat with Brett Burton
Folks, welcome to the very first episode of The Property Couch’s next chapter. 🎉 We’re kicking things off with one of the most important yet misunderstood drivers of financial success, personal growth, and long-term wealth: Goal setting, and more importantly, consistency. 🎯 And what better way to kick it off than with two guns when it comes to mindset, […]
584 | Bryce Steps Back After 11 Years: Not a Goodbye, Just Bye For Now
Watch the episode on Youtube. Click here. After more than a decade on The Property Couch, this may be the most important episode we’ve ever recorded… That’s because this special episode marks the moment before Bryce steps back from the podcast to begin a sabbatical. But before he does, Ben and the very first Stig, Ivise, pause to reflect on […]
(LIVE) RBA Feb 2026 | RBA Reverses Course After Inflation Surges
Well… that escalated quickly. In its first meeting of 2026, the Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 0.25%, officially reversing part of last year’s cuts and signalling that inflation is running too hot for comfort. In today’s LIVE RBA & Economic Update, Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas broke down the decision, the […]
Chapter 14: Case Studies
This is the chapter where you finally see what a real wealth plan looks like. In Chapter 14 of our How to Retire on $3K a Week podcast companion, we unpack the seven real-life case studies that show how everyday Australians with completely different incomes, families, ages and starting points, can build a pathway to financial freedom. These aren’t theories or […]
