The Property Couch 567 | Trusts, SMSFs & “My Buyer’s Agent Said I Asked Too Many Questions!” — Is That Normal?
Oct 9, 2025
Dive into cautionary tales of high-pressure property seminars and the pitfalls of trust-based strategies. Learn why understanding the difference between genuine buyer’s agents and project marketers is vital. Ben and Bryce share a clever hotel hack for better sleep and reveal common regrets that first-home buyers have regarding their loans. Plus, they explore critical questions around trust lending and the complexities of managing investment properties. Tune in for insights that could reshape your investment approach!
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Seminar Funnel Caught A Listener
- Brad described being funneled through a seminar funnel that shifted from debt reduction to speculative off-the-plan sales.
- They cancelled two contracts after finding The Property Couch and avoided likely poor outcomes.
Unregulated Property Plays Invite Risk
- Ben warns property is an unregulated space vulnerable to speculative sales tactics and developer kickbacks.
- He urges reporting such behaviours to ASIC and industry self-regulation to avoid heavy government intervention.
Verify Where Completion Funds Come From
- Do question the source of completion funds when trusts are used and insist on full disclosure of whether those funds are borrowed.
- Avoid setups that hide borrowed deposits because that can equate to effectively 100% borrowing and potential fraud.
