In Episode 496, we're back with a jam-packed Q&A Day!  Discover everything you need to know before investing in Victoria, from understanding the state's "blowout budgets" to navigating the biggest risks that make buying in Melbourne a “2030 conversation.”    We also break down why the buy-and-hold strategy still works, even for single investors with lower incomes. (After all, would you sell the goose that lays the golden egg?)  Plus, learn why housing shouldn’t be linked to income and hear real data from a listener on his journey to a $1M passive income.    T ..read more

Today’s bonus snippet is from our previous episode on The Three Money Rules for Life. In this TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce & Ben cover the #1 rule you should be following if you want to be successful at managing and growing your money! Tune in to find out what this rule is (if you’re listening to the podcast, chances are that you might already be following it), and which of the three types of “money people” you are… Listen to the full episode here: Episode 303 | The Three Money Rules for Life   Free Stuff  New to The Property Couch? Download our Binge Guide – 20 of the first episod ..read more

Ramit Sethi and Morgan Housel: Two titans in finance and money management who don't believe in property investing?!     It's your turn to ask the questions as we dive into a topic that's never been explored before on The Property Couch!   From breaking down our verdict on these two financial gurus to revealing how you can mirror Ramit and Morgan's investing style, tune in to find out if we’re going against the greats!    P.S. Stick around until the last question where we answer: Should this mother take all her daughter's savings and put them into the family offset to b ..read more

Folks, the 2024-25 Federal Budget has just dropped, so what does it mean for property investors and the broader economy?      In this exciting episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about the new Budget and bringing in a leading financial market expert to help.    Returning to the couch is Evan Lucas - economist, Moorr ambassador and author of the best-selling book Mind Over Money.  Basically, we’ve brought in the big guns to tackle:   ? Is this Budget economically or politically driven? ? Who were the Winners & Losers? ? The drastic spend ..read more

Emma's partner has a $160K dilemma: He's been offered a refund on an Off-The-Plan apartment that's been delayed for two years. Should he take the refund or ride it out for a potentially higher sell price? ? Kieran faces the decision of investing in smaller units versus two individual homes. Which aligns better with his overarching goal to help others? ?  And in Simone's Retirement Plan: How does this single mum and schoolteacher with 5 properties reach a target of $2,000 per week for retirement? How does this stack up in today's economy? ? Folks, this is a massive Q&A day, during w ..read more

Welcome to the third RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas! Here's a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today's episode: ? RBA’s Interest Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEDT) today! ? Australia's Inflation Challenges: The Q1 inflation rate is at a stubborn 3.6%, which is above the RBA's comfort zone of 2-3%. Find out why non-tradables like healthcare and rental housing are giving inflation a nudge, as well as the potential interest rate adjustments in light of the upcoming federal budget ..read more

What would you do if you worked 16-hour days on the road and were utterly exhausted the few days you were home?  With a family to care for and a past of previous divorces, you'd probably want to change your lifestyle.  But what if it'll cost you $42,000 A YEAR? ? Or, what if you'd made the #1 biggest investing regret of your life in a get-rich-quick scheme and had lost half a million dollars?! How would you recover and get back on track towards a comfortable retirement?    In this Case Studies episode, we're mapping out two plans for two couples (Names have been changed ..read more

Today’s bonus snippet is from our conversation with Chris Helder – a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), renowned public speaker, and author of Useful Belief, Re-Ignition, Cut the Noise, and The Ultimate Book of Influence. In this TPC Gold soundbite, Chris discusses the #1 obstacle that holds people back from achieving success!   Tune in for invaluable perspectives on mindset and behavioural patterns that will help you balance and excel in multiple roles – whether in your family, relationships, career and everything else in between. Listen to the full episode ..read more

“What you do with your home will have the biggest impact on your fees and charges and how your cash flow works in residential aged care." - Jennifer Langton   Folks, A LOT of considerations and work must be done to "get your ducks in order" before you retire. It’s not just for elderly folks or those who are about to retire either. Gen Xs, we’re talking to you!   To help guide you through Australia's complex Aged Care system, we've got an exceptional, first-time property couch guest: Jennifer Langton!    Jennifer is the Head of Personal Advice at Aged Care Steps and is an ..read more

Is the Sandwich Generation doomed to be in wealth limbo forever? ?  In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking who falls into this generation of investors and why they are trapped in property purgatory.   We also pull back the curtains on:   The so-called greedy investor: What do this property investor’s cash flow numbers reveal about his financial situation?  Would you stop paying 10c at the risk of not earning $1?  The secret to escaping wealth limbo   Why you should focus on stabilisation over investments  The hidden game of referral agents and who really ..read more