Ben Kingsley on 2GB’s Money News with Deborah Knight: Can Property Really Deliver $3,000 a Week?

By Ivise June 10, 2025 in Free Resources

What does it take to retire on $3,000 per week — and is it really achievable for everyday Australians?

That’s the question Empower Wealth Founder and The Property Couch co-host Ben Kingsley tackled in a recent interview on 2GB Sydney’s Money News with Deborah Knight.

The conversation unpacked the real meaning of passive income, the myths around building big portfolios, and the smart, strategic use of property and planning to create a financially secure retirement — the exact themes explored in the newly released book How to Retire on $3,000 per Week.

🎥 Watch the full interview here on 2GB Sydney or tune in to the video below:

💡 Key Takeaways from the Interview

Passive income from property is possible — but it’s not magic. You don’t need ten properties. In fact, for many Australians, two or three well-chosen properties alongside superannuation can be enough.
You’re never too late to start. Ben explains how people in their 50s can still work toward a comfortable retirement — if they avoid risky shortcuts and follow a methodical, well-planned approach.
The “ABCD” of property investing matters more than hype. Ben breaks down the four pillars covered in the book:
- Asset selection
- Borrowing power
- Cashflow management
- Defence (risk mitigation)
Debt isn’t a dirty word — it’s a tool. Used productively, debt can help accelerate your ability to build wealth and gain financial freedom — as long as it’s managed within your risk tolerance and life plans.
It’s not about property moguls. This isn’t about owning 20 properties — it’s about designing a sustainable plan that supports your ideal lifestyle without overexposure or unnecessary complexity.
Investors have a role in the housing market — and a responsibility. Ben acknowledges the tension between investors and housing affordability and highlights the importance of balance, sensible ownership levels, and sufficient housing supply to support workforce mobility and productivity.

This interview is a great snapshot of the values, frameworks and real-world insights we’ve built the book around — and it’s a reminder that with the right plan, passive income from property can be a powerful part of a bigger picture.

If you haven’t grabbed your copy of How to Retire on $3,000 per Week – The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing yet, you can find it at:

TPC Gold | Come Celebrate with Us: Our Book Launch & Live Event!

By The Property Couch May 27, 2025 in Podcast

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In today’s celebratory episode, Bryce & Ben share behind-the-scenes stories of our brand-new book: How to Retire on $3,000 a Week – The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing… which hits stores TODAY!

It’s the ultimate culmination of ten seasons of property investing insights, sharpened and refined through years learning with (and from) our community and clients.

This isn’t just an updated version of The Armchair Guide—it’s a full rewrite, packed with new strategies, insights, and a fresh, easier-to-read structure to help everyday Aussies map out their property investing journey.

Find out:

What inspired this new book
Why the first two books weren’t enough—and how this version fills the gaps
How you can join Bryce & Ben LIVE in Sydney to celebrate

Live in Sydney? Come Say Hi!

Ben and Bryce are doing a one-night-only event at Dymocks’ flagship George Street store on Tuesday, 1st July from 6:00pm–7:30pm. Tickets are just $12 and include light refreshments. Plus, you can purchase the book and get it signed on the night!

BONUS: We’ve got 5 FREE tickets available for our TPC community! First in, best dressed… head here to claim yours.

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How to Retire on $3,000 a Week – The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing is available now at all major booksellers, including:

Transcript

Ben Kingsley
G’day folks, it’s Ben and Bryce here and this is one of our little bonus episodes, but it is an important bonus episode, isn’t it Bryce? Because today is the launch of our brand-new book: How to Retire on $3,000 a Week – The Property Couch’s Playbook. So mate, congratulations. And yeah, what inspired us to pull this together, mate?

Bryce Holdaway
Well, I’m glad you asked, Ben. It sounds like we’ve rehearsed that. But look, the idea was very, very straightforward. We were super proud of our first book. But when you’ve been in the game like we had (the first book was prior to the podcast), and one of the things that the podcast has been able to give both you and me… Well, I shouldn’t speak for you; I’ll speak for myself. It’s given me an opportunity to sharpen the way that I think about the concepts around property investing because we’ve had to over (the last) 10 years.

Ben Kingsley
Yeah.

Bryce Holdaway
So it’s like we had another go at it. It’s like: Okay, if we were going to do that again, what would we do different? So the truth be known, when we started out, it was going to be a revised and updated book. But then by the time that we finished the scribing Ben, it was 90% different. Therefore, hence the reason why it’s new rather than revised and updated.

Ben Kingsley
I just sort of describe it as: you’re doing a new build and you’re doing a custom build or you’re doing a significant renovation on a property and you do all your planning and you speak to your architect or designer, draftsman or whatever, and you build it and you think… If you have the benefit of hindsight and you go, maybe, probably next time we could have done that, next time we could have done that. But effectively it’s fusing these two books into this (one book). But it’s completely refreshed and rewritten in certainly a lot easier reading style, takes people on the journey that they need to go on. And as you say, there’s some fresh content, new content in there. Obviously, it’s been a long time since we put the Armchair Guide to bed. And so this one now has got, yeah, a whole new section of new insights around different types of markets. When we start talking about entry level markets and blue-chip markets and those types of things…

Bryce Holdaway
Then there’s just stuff that we just had another opportunity to talk about. So to say we’re proud of this would be understatement folks. We’d love for you to get your hands on it… and look, it’s 20+ years for Ben and I that you can just fill into a weekend. So get yourself your hands on it. There’s a couple of ways that you can do that, if you go to the big bookstores Ben. But we’ll rattle off a few that’ll help you: QBD’s got it, Big W has got it, Amazon, Dymocks, Booktopia. So go to all the big booksellers. They’ll have their hands on it. But we’d also like you to just check where you normally pick up your books. That’ll be a start. And Ben one of the things that we’re excited about doing… correct me if I’m wrong, I’m not sure if we did this on the first one sort of 11 years ago, but we’re cutting a lap up to Sydney and Dymocks have invited us into their flagship store, Ben.

Ben Kingsley
They have.

Bryce Holdaway
On George Street, no less, in the winter in Sydney. So that’s happening on Tuesday, 1st of July at 6.00pm to 7.30pm. So we want to invite our audience. Wouldn’t it be great, Ben, if Dymocks was just full of Couch-ers? If they all turned up and wanted to say hey.

Ben Kingsley
Yeah, would be nice to meet some of our community up in New South and the Sydney market. So tickets are $12. It is a paid event, but you’re going to get a little bit of refreshments and potentially even a little glass of Vino.

Bryce Holdaway
Bevo.

Ben Kingsley
Little bevo as part of that. Yeah, so there is a little bit of alcohol for those people over 18 years of age and can show their ID. So your money is going to cover the cost of that and of course you can buy the book at Dymocks on the night. If you buy the book, we’ll also potentially be able to put a little signature in there, a little note.

Bryce Holdaway
We’ll have a little note. So just so you know, that $12 has got nothing to do with us folks. It’s the Dymocks show. We’ve just been invited to turn up and talk and have a chat. Ben, we’re pretty shy blokes… I’m not sure that we will be able to; we’ll struggle to be able to.

Ben Kingsley
Yeah, I think we’ll struggle.

Bryce Holdaway
So TPC does have five free tickets available. So how can they get one of those, Ben?

Ben Kingsley
Well, I think it’s got to be first in best dressed, doesn’t it, Bryce? So if you’re an avid listener or maybe an Empower Wealth customer or whatever… But you’ve got to be quick because they’re going to be snapped up. But please, if you are going to attend, you know, obviously no shows wouldn’t be great, but yeah, do your best to get there. And if you legitimately have time available on the 1st of July between 6 – 7.30pm at George Street Dymocks, we will get the tickets out to you.

Bryce Holdaway
Very good. So there you go folks. It has happened. We set the goal; we achieved it Ben and our hope is that it serves you. We hope that it does for you what it says on the front of the books: that you actually get to retire on $3,000 a week. So we’ve given you a Playbook folks; only one thing left to do! Go and see us on Tuesday 1st of July between 6-7.30pm if you live in Sydney. We would love to say good day to you. Please come up. Please say hello. We’ll have The Stig with us. So you’ll probably want to have a photo with her. And if you can’t make it, go to QBD, Big W, Amazon, Dymocks, Booktopia… you’ll be able to get your hands on a copy.

Ben Kingsley
Don’t forget the link to buying the tickets for the event is also in the show description.

Bryce Holdaway
There you go, folks. We would love for you to get your hands on a copy.

How to Retire on $3k Per Week

By The Property Couch February 4, 2025 in Free Resources

The Wait is Over—The Book is Out Now!

The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing

Bryce & Ben are back with their latest game-changing book, breaking down the exact strategies to build a property portfolio that delivers a passive income of $3,000 per week.

This isn’t just another investing book—it’s a step-by-step playbook filled with real-world strategies, frameworks, and expert insights from two of Australia’s most trusted property and finance experts.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your existing portfolio, How to Retire on $3,000 Per Week gives you the full game plan. You’ll discover the same frameworks Bryce and Ben have used to help thousands of Australians map out their journey to financial peace and time freedom.

From understanding your money behaviours to mastering asset selection and building a recession-resilient portfolio, this book is your practical guide to replacing your income with property—without the stress, guesswork, or hype.

You’ll get real-world case studies, step-by-step strategies, and the tools to create your own passive income plan—tailored to your personal goals, lifestyle, and timeframe. Plus, you’ll learn how to avoid the biggest traps and myths in today’s property market.

If you’re serious about achieving financial independence through property, this book is your must-have roadmap.