The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
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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Oct 29, 2026 • 12min
Should You Wait For Property Prices To Recover? | FUNdamental Fridays
Cameron Kusher, an independent Australian property economist and former CoreLogic and REA researcher, examines what’s really happening beneath the housing headlines. They explore why property data can lag, how sales volumes reveal wider economic weakness, and which real-time indicators matter. The conversation also covers buying opportunities, whether to wait for recovery, migration, housing shortages, and the growing importance of asset selection.
Oct 29, 2026 • 1h 11min
621 | Is Australia Heading for a Property Market Reckoning? – Chat with Cameron Kusher
Cameron Kusher, independent property economist and founder of Kusher Consulting, joins economic futurist Evan Lucas to examine Australia’s looming property and economic reckoning. They discuss inflation, interest rates, weak productivity, government debt and tax reform. The conversation explores affordability, falling confidence, speculation, buyer-agent accountability and whether innovation, infrastructure and housing reform can keep Australia’s future on track.
Oct 27, 2026 • 6min
The Money Beliefs You Didn’t Know You Had | Throwback Tuesdays
Denise Duffield-Thomas, entrepreneur, author, and money mindset educator, explores the hidden beliefs shaping our financial lives. She traces money messages back to childhood, reveals how fear of wealth and success can trigger self-sabotage, and discusses why easy money may feel wrong. A fascinating look at the patterns influencing property and financial decisions.
Oct 22, 2026 • 11min
What Happens If Your Income Stops? | FUNdamental Fridays
Don Glendinning, an insurance specialist with NEOS Life, joins a myth-busting conversation about protecting your financial future. They explore income protection, insurance through super versus personal cover, affordability, and the risks of delaying decisions. They also discuss coverage gaps, major life changes, and why professional advice matters when safeguarding your income, family, and debts.
Oct 22, 2026 • 1h 1min
620 | High Yield, Hard Exit: What If There's No Buyers - Chat with Lachlan Delahunty
Lachlan Delahunty, a property adviser and buyer’s agent with Follio, returns for a sharp look at the dangers of chasing yield. They explore risky apartments, commercial vacancies, regional markets with no clear exit buyer, and why owner-occupier appeal matters. Lachlan also weighs opportunities in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, portfolio reviews, and the patience needed before the next purchase.
Oct 20, 2026 • 4min
What Financial Freedom Actually Looks Like | Throwback Tuesdays
Michael Kemp, author of The Ulysses Contract and commentator on investing and financial independence, rethinks what freedom really means. He explores why friendship, family, and autonomy matter more than a magic portfolio number. Along the way: Epicurus, his mother’s warning about possessions, the difference between harvesting capital and consuming it, and a Buffett principle worth remembering.
Oct 16, 2026 • 7min
New Auction Rules Might Be Making Things Worse | FUNdamental Fridays
Glen Coutinho, a veteran Melbourne auctioneer with four decades of experience, joins the conversation to unpack Victoria’s changing auction rules. They explore why published reserves may not guarantee a sale, how confusion is driving expressions of interest and boardroom auctions, and why buyers should still attend auctions to spot opportunities in an increasingly opaque market.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 4min
619 | Recession-Proof Properties & Foolproof Rules of the School Belt - Chat with Glen Coutinho
Glen Coutinho, a Melbourne real estate veteran with 40 years in sales, shares hard-earned lessons on what keeps properties in demand. They explore school-zone traps, suburb and street research, auction rules, buyer mistakes, and why land and liveability beat flashy renovations. Glen also reveals how relationships, resilience, and choosing the right agent shape better deals and stronger long-term results.
Oct 13, 2026 • 12min
How to Stop Money Slipping Through Your Fingers | Throwback Tuesdays
Why does money vanish despite careful spending? Ben and Bryce explore the hidden impact of everyday “slippage,” from coffees and small purchases to unplanned lifestyle costs. They outline a practical system for mapping expenses, sorting them into spending jars, setting a seven-day allowance, breaking credit card cycles, and turning financial discipline into lasting habits.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 9min
Would You Rather Own 1 Great Property Or 12 Average Ones? | FUNdamental Fridays
Lachlan Vidler, a buyer’s agent and property adviser with The Folio Group, challenges the “more is better” mindset in property investing. They examine a cautionary 12-property portfolio, low-quality assets, misleading valuations, investor groupthink and the risks of rising rates. The conversation also explores equity, cash-flow buffers, stress testing and why exit strategies matter.
