Australian Finance Podcast How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property playbook
Nov 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ben Kingsley, founder of Empower Wealth and property investment expert, shares insights from his latest book. He explains how to retire with $3,000 a week using a smart mix of superannuation and property investments. He warns against social media trends in property, highlights common mistakes beginners make, and discusses choosing quality investment-grade properties. Ben emphasizes a five-step approach to investing, the importance of mindset, and offers practical strategies like renovation to maximize returns.
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Aim High With A Realistic Plan
- Treat $3,000 a week as an aspirational retirement target and plan accordingly.
- Use compound growth, discipline, super and a few sensible property investments to reach it.
Title Evolved From $2,000 To $3,000
- Ben notes the original book targeted $2,000/week and inflation motivated the new $3,000/week title.
- He frames $156,000 per year as an aspirational but realistic household retirement income.
Super Plus Selected Properties
- Combine compulsory super contributions with two or three property investments to build retirement income.
- Move properties from negative to neutral then to self-funding while you pay down debt before retirement.
