The Property Couch
Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley
Australia’s top property podcast for everyday investors who want real results, not hype.Originally shaped by long-time hosts Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway, The Property Couch has evolved into a new chapter led by Ben alongside the expanded Couch Crew. The foundations remain the same: practical frameworks, clear thinking, and real stories that help Australians make smarter decisions.Backed by data, banter, and proudly anti-spruiker since 2015!W: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/
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May 13, 2026 • 1h 11min
597 | Federal Budget 2026: Are YOU a Winner or Loser? (Property Edition)
A rapid-fire take on how the 2026 Federal Budget reshaped property tax rules and why location now matters more than ever. They unpack changes to negative gearing, the end of the 50% CGT discount and the tricky grandfathering rules. Listeners hear which markets and owner types are exposed, why rents might rise, and practical next steps for investors navigating the new landscape.
May 12, 2026 • 8min
High-Stakes Negotiation Tips from the FBI | Throwback Tuesdays
Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator turned negotiation expert. He discusses why silence fuels uncertainty and anxiety. He explains how regular check-ins build trust and how describing the landscape, not the watch, reduces fear. He recounts high-stakes stories and shows why adaptable plans and labeling emotions improve cooperation.
May 8, 2026 • 8min
Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
A frank debate about whether young people face tougher odds buying their first home today. They compare income, prices and borrowing power. Broader structural shifts like wage stagnation, supply issues and technological change get examined. The conversation stresses realistic expectations, compromises and starting somewhere attainable.
May 7, 2026 • 55min
596 | Should I Sell My Investment Property or Hold? Here's How to Decide - Q&A Day
Ben T, a Couch Crew member and QPIA who shares hands-on investor experience, tackles real dilemmas about selling or holding property. He discusses a 60% regional surge, timing and volatility in regional vs capital markets. He highlights hidden holding costs like insurance and climate risk. He also weighs selling to pay a home loan, modelling scenarios with a broker, and the pitfalls of pooling family funds.
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May 5, 2026 • 1h 20min
(LIVE) RBA May 2026 | Why This May Not Be the Last Rate Hike
Evan Lucas, economist and host of Exchanges with Evan Lucas, gives macro insights and RBA forecasting. They unpack the RBA's 8–1 rate vote and hawkish statement. They cover inflation drivers from the Middle East, supply-chain and fuel shocks. They discuss risks to jobs, housing and consumer sentiment and whether rates must go higher.
May 1, 2026 • 9min
The HECS Trick That Could Boost Your Borrowing Power by $100K!!! | FUNdamental Fridays
Danish Ahmed, senior tax specialist who helps with HECS/HELP strategies and personal tax planning. He explains a time-sensitive HECS move that can free up $662 a month. Paying down HECS before indexation could trigger a big tax refund. Clearing debt may also lift your borrowing power by roughly $80k–$100k, but timing and professional advice are crucial.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 53min
595 | Building Inspections, Hidden Defects & A Risky Govt. Proposal (Buying a Home | Part 2) - Chat with Paul Baker & Myles Clark
Paul Baker, an experienced building and pest inspector with Inside Out Property Inspections, explains inspection scope and what a proper report should (and should not) cover. Short, clear takes on spotting red flags in older homes. Concise guidance on defect grading, when to get specialist checks, and how a proposed Victorian rule for vendor-supplied reports could backfire for buyers.
Apr 24, 2026 • 10min
Investors Provide Rental Housing: Why Supply Matters More Than Ever | FUNdamental Fridays
Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White with ~30 years in property and econometrics, explains why investors are a key source of rental homes. She outlines how mum-and-dad landlords underpin rental supply. The conversation covers shifting homeownership by age, policy trade-offs that push costs onto renters, and local impacts when long-term rentals vanish.
Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 4min
594 | Landlord, Tenant & Tensions: Why Property Managers are 'Caught in the Middle' - Chat with Phil Tarrant & Corinne Bohan
Corinne Bohan, Managing Director at Image Property who runs a large rent roll across QLD and VIC. Phil Tarrant, CEO of Manage and proptech advocate focused on professionalising property management. They unpack rising regulation, tenant versus landlord tensions, tech solutions that cut admin, and how compliance and policy changes are reshaping who survives in property management.
Apr 21, 2026 • 37min
An Investor’s $80K Nightmare | The Interview
Dan Yeats, a property investor who battled a 13-month tenancy dispute and huge losses, shares his story. He recounts unpaid rent, repeated tribunal delays, and severe property damage. The conversation focuses on how recent rental law changes shifted the balance, the personal and financial toll, and a petition push for faster, fairer enforcement and practical reform.
