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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Mar 27, 2026 • 14min
The MOST Important Factor When Selling Property (It’s Not Price) | FUNdamental Fridays
Shane Pope, a buyer's advocate with 10+ years helping owner-occupiers buy and sell, explains why the agent you pick can make or break a sale. He discusses how inexperienced agents derail deals, what top agents do differently, and real case studies showing agent impact. Practical talk on communication cadence, negotiations, and balancing budget, location and emotion.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 3min
590 | Property Shock: War, Rates & Tax Reforms, Reshapes Everything! - Chat with Nerida Conisbee
Evan Lucas, a behavioural economist offering economic and investor insights, and Nerida Conisbee, Ray White chief economist with deep Australian housing expertise, unpack a perfect storm: war-driven supply shocks, rising inflation and rates, and looming tax reform. They discuss construction cost pressures, regional buyer shifts, investor behavior, and how potential CGT and negative gearing changes could reshape housing dynamics.
Mar 24, 2026 • 6min
TPC Gold | Why Chasing Hotspots Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
They outline a five-step framework for repeatable property investing success. They unpack common mistakes that create mismatched portfolios, especially the trap of chasing trending hotspots. They challenge hype-driven decisions and encourage probing why value exists in a suburb. They contrast cyclic fads with durable fundamentals for long-term land value.
Mar 20, 2026 • 15min
Cash Is King (And Why No One Talks About It)
Polly Chu, a qualified accountant and property investment adviser with KPMG and investment banking experience, stakes her claim: cash is king. She talks about liquidity, GFC lessons, the dangers of overborrowing, COVID-era unwinding and why a 3–6 month cash buffer plus repair provisioning matters. Short, sharp and pragmatic money truths.
Mar 19, 2026 • 50min
589 | Can Property Keep Outpacing Wages? - Q&A Day
Ben Thompson, a qualified property investment advisor who specialises in portfolio structuring, and Polly Chu, a qualified advisor focused on demand/supply and cash flow, join the conversation. They tackle why property can outpace wages, growth versus yield trade-offs, modular construction and future building costs, and strategies to turn capital into reliable income. The discussion covers borrowing dynamics, net yield importance, and lifestyle trade-offs for buyers.
Mar 17, 2026 • 54min
(LIVE) RBA Mar 2026 | Inflation Fears Win in Close Call Vote
Evan Lucas, economist and market commentator, offers macro analysis on rates, inflation and global shocks. He and Ben unpack the RBA's narrow 25bp hike and board dynamics. They explore oil-driven inflation risks, electricity cost pressures, consumer expectations and stagflation concerns. Geopolitics, US and China data, and what to watch next in policy rounds out the conversation.
Mar 13, 2026 • 12min
The WORST Place To Get Investing Advice..? | FUNdamental Fridays
Luke Oxenham, a seasoned mortgage broker who calls out flimsy financial tips on social media. He explains why flashy fin-fluencer claims spread so fast. Short viral tricks often repackage common strategies. Learn how lead-generation and commissions shape promotions. Pair ambition with real education rather than shortcuts.
Mar 12, 2026 • 53min
588 | Is THIS Australia’s ‘Best Value’ Property Market? - Chat with Greville Pabst
Shane Pope, Melbourne-based buyer's advocate who works with owner-occupiers at the coalface of auctions. Greville Pabst, seasoned property valuation expert and founder of WBP Property Group. They debate why Melbourne underperformed, how policy shifted investor demand, owner-occupier takeover of suburbs, auction dynamics and whether Melbourne or regional Victoria could deliver the best value over the next decade.
Mar 10, 2026 • 6min
TPC Gold | Why Auctions Are So Emotional (And What To Do About It)
Phil Slade, a behavioural economist and psychologist who studies how emotions and biases shape decisions. He explains why auctions spark powerful feelings, how time pressure and competition cloud judgment, and why loss aversion can lead to risky choices. Practical tactics include using proxy bidders, simple pre-set rules, and taking a second viewing to shift from emotion to evaluation.
Mar 6, 2026 • 14min
Why Auctions Are the Most Transparent Way to Buy Property | FUNdamental Fridays
Ben Thompson, a QPIA and auctioneer with 1,000+ auctions, shares why auctions are the clearest way to buy property. He explains auction transparency, the psychology behind bidding, common buyer tactics to sway outcomes, and why watching several auctions before bidding builds confidence. Short, sharp, and revealing about the mechanics of auction day.
