The Property Couch

“Have I made a mistake?” This is a common question we get from investors who just start listening to our podcast and learn the fundamental principles we teach for the first time.Today we are answering some of these key questions – one, in fact, where the listener is not entirely “wrong” in their choice, though at face value seems to go against our general rule of thumb. You’ll learn why exactly this is and how to use this information in your own decision-making process.On top of that, we’re unpacking how to tell HOW MUCH a property is worth – including common D.I.Y mistakes folks make when trying to value their property and some simple tips to assess this yourself and how to recognise when it’s time to bring in an expert.Simply hit play and enjoy the show!Free Stuff Mentioned Leave Your Questions For Our “AweGuest” Series HERE – You’ll Get Our Start & Build Course ($497) For Free If We Read It Out!Episode 182 | Everything You Need To Know About How To Value Your Property – Chat with Greville PabstEpisode 334 | Bernard Salt: The BIG Shift In Australian Property!Episode 257 | The Exception To The Rule When It Comes To Off The Plan Properties & House And Land PackagesEpisode 291 | The Property Loophole: Recognising A Pipe Dream From The Real DealCoreLogic Million Dollar MarketsLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Ah, Monopoly – the classic board game… chances are you’ve got fond (or maybe even frustrated?) flashbacks playing it…[… Nothing quite like the feeling of “Passing Go”, getting a quick cashflow lift, and then proceeding to bankrupt your loved ones in a friendly-but-no-so-friendly game of Monopoly… ]Well, folks, Did You Know… the 100-year-old property-trading game actually has 6 Proven Property Lessons that you can (and should!) apply in real life!!Yep. And here’s the deal… today we’re unpacking exactly how you can apply these key lessons from Monopoly to YOUR own lifestyle design!Look, this episode’s a bit of fun BUT, most importantly, is full of timeless takeaways that’ll shake up the way you look at property investing… (and help cement the wisdom!)Tune in now to get the answers!Free Stuff MentionedEpisode 342 | From $250K to $2M Properties: How To Invest No Matter What Your Budget Is!The Reality of Retirement – ABC Article from Ben’s What’s Making Property News segment LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform:  https://www.moorr.com.au/     FREE MASTERCLASS: - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >>FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple AgainFIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - YoutubeLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Have you ever wondered how to invest in property with YOUR specific budget? Like, what if you DON’T have a big budget to spend…?Or, on the contrary… what if your budget’s actually quite healthy – but you’re not sure if a $1 million – $2 Million property is really a premium investment (Should you buy two cheaper investment properties instead?)…Folks, they’ll be something for you in this Q & A episode… ‘cos we’re covering A LOT of ground here – how to invest no matter what your budget, age or strategy is!Listen now and find out how to successfully invest at any stage of life or budget. Free Stuff MentionedNew ATO Data – Interest In Rental Property!Ben’s Video: 7 Ways To Help Your Kids Get On The Property Ladder SoonerEpisode 313 | Investing Since 1967: How This Legend Outperformed The Marketplace By A Whopping 7.1%! – Chat with Jock BingDomain Article: Melbourne property market back in business this weekend with auctions and inspections backArticle: Fitzroy North Home Sells For $2.5 MillionRealestate.com.au Article: Aussie homes ‘fly off’ the market as winter invites stiff competitionArticle: Investors make a comeback amid strong market conditionsArticle: First Home Buyers Now Face Stiff CompetitionLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGWLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Folks, it’s no secret that property prices have seen a significant uptick – so what does this mean for your investment strategy if you can no longer afford to buy investment-grade locations that are close to the city?See, if you’ve read our book The Armchair Guide To Property Investing, or heard any of our earlier episodes, you might have heard us quote particular price points that now seem, well, a bit ridiculous.You might’ve thought, “A $650,000 property in inner city Melbourne… what? They’re now over a mill, guys…?”Or, “Where on earth can I buy a property for $450,000 in this market!?!”Or, “You said to aim for inner city properties with owner-occupier appeal, but now you’re talking about regional markets… what’s the deal?”We hear you. And we get it.That’s why today we’re doing a deep dive on how to pivot your investment strategy when affordability changes!Make no mistake – the fundamentals DON’T change… but you need to be both smart AND realistic about the locations that are available to you, whatever your price point may be.This is a Q&A episode you don’t want to miss – we tick off A LOT of key property investment questions that we’re confident will allow you to find success no matter what your price point is! Plus, we’ve got some new frameworks on how to navigate land tax, learn when it’s time to SELL (yep) and best practices to manage your money without dedicating your life to managing a spreadsheet….Tune in now – and let us know what you think! P.S. Yes, Ben is actually in his CAR when we’re recording this episode… find out why in the first five minutes  Free Stuff MentionedGet The Recap Of The First 20 Episodes Your Binge Guide to the Foundations of Property, Finance and Money ManagementLeave us a SpeakPipe messageSRP – Location Research ToolsFree Sell or Hold Sample ReportFree Book — The Armchair Guide To Property Investing – How To Retire On $2K A WeekFree eBook — Make Money Simple Again – FinanciaLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate, and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political updates around the world and within Australia too.The themes for this month are:Settle down, people, settle down – there’s too much commentary about the inflation risk story.This month it’s all about the positive business data as they join the economic party.And finally, well, we’re back in lockdown for the fourth time here in Melbourne.Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… The World Economic Story – Commodity Prices and COVID Update Overall Economic Outlook in United States, China, Japan and Europe Quick update on the Federal Budget 2021! The Unemployment and Wage Growth story – Why are we so concerned about them? Business Conditions – What’s Making News? Property Prices – How long will they continue to increase?Additional free resources:If you’re looking to buy at the moment, make sure to check out our Mini-Series!Episode 325 | The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market – Part 1Episode 326 | How To Win In A HOT Property Market (Part 2) – The Step-By-Step Process!Episode 327 | Winning A HOT Property Market (Part 3) – The Step-By-Step Process!And One Final Word…If you’re worried about your finances or if you have no clarity on your cash flow position, we strongly recommend you to organise your finances now. It’s more important than ever to have a clear view, down to the exact cent, on how much you’re spending each month and how much surplus you’ve got. If you don’t know it, then log in to your Money SMARTS Platform here and update the numbers.Don’t have an account yet? Create your free access below and we’ll also send you an e-copy of the instruction manual which is also our best-seller book, Make Money Simple Again. Just fill in the form below and we’ll email it to you right away.LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Want the proven tactics and bidding tips to WIN at auction!?!Folks, this episode will help take the STRESS out of the intimidating auction process and give you the exact strategies professional Buyers Agents use to…Master the buying processOutsmart real estate agentsBeat the competition (without overpaying)Avoid auction mistakes… and, ultimately, secure the property!Here to help us unpack ALL this – plus a whole heap of other must-know property and auction tips! – is nonother than our good friend Veronica Morgan, Founder and Principal of  Good Deeds Property Buyers, co-host of The Elephant in the Room, Bryce’s co-host of Location, Location, Location Australia, and arguably one of the BEST Buyers Agents in the country.… Together, we’re going to get you Auction Ready!You’ll learn how to navigate auctions in a HOT property market (like a pro!) and get the epic EVERGREEN bidding tips that’ll confuse your competition so the auctioneer will drop their hammer on YOUR final “I can still sleep at night” bid.Sound good?Tune in now to get a complete walkthrough of the entire buying process – enjoy! Free Stuff…Free Report: The 2021-22 Budget Breakdown! Download here or just fill in your details below and we’ll email it to you right away!PICA Webinar – Tax Depreciation with Bradley BeerVeronica’s Book – Auction Ready — Get 30% Discount & Free Postage with this Promo Code: TPCEpisode 209 | Veronica Morgan – From the Coalface of the Sydney Property MarketEpisode 161 | How to Buy Property Like a Pro – Chat with Veronica MorganLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Folks, as promised we’re diving deep into the 2021-22 Budget Review – what’s in it, what are the key takeaways for property investors, first home buyers and us Aussie taxpayers!!In a one-liner summary… “Man, Can Politicians Spend Money!!”Yep. And we’re unpacking quite a bit of it – such as…The $15.2 billion infrastructure spend!Free cashback (Tax Offset) & how much you’re likely gonna get back…First Home Saver SchemeFamily Home Guarantee for Single ParentsNew Home GuaranteeSuperannuation Downsizer SchemeThe increase to the Child Care SubsidyPublic Housing supportThe HomeBuilder extensionVIC State Budget & The consequences for property owners and property developersPlus, to give a bit of contrast to the Budget News we’re also circling back on a few key evergreen property investment formulas and answering a couple of listener questions!!Get ready – you’re in for a solid ep, folks! Free Stuff Mentioned…The 2021-22 Budget Breakdown – Get Everything We Spoke About & More HERE or just fill in your details below and we’ll email it to you right away!First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (New Homes) FACT SHEETFederal Budget 2021-22 AnnouncementVictoria State Budget 2021-22 AnnouncementPICA Webinar with Bradley Beer on Tax Depreciation – Tues 25th May 2021Episode 237 | Barefoot Investor or Money Smarts – What’s the difference?LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

What if we told you there’s a hidden part of your brain that controls your financial decisions… even if you believe you’re the one calling the shots!?!Folks, today we have a very exciting episode in store for you (Ben’s in his absolute element!) that’s about to reveal how to hack your brain to make you more money!Here’s the reality… despite our best intentions, we DON’T make decisions out of spreadsheets – we make decisions out of emotions!And this is where Behavioural Economics comes in.That is: the study of the “how and why” behind our financial and property choices. The “Oh, yeah, I’m actually a human!” stuff that deeply influences our choices and the economy at large.Joining us today is Behavioural Economist and Psychologist Phil Slade – the author of “Going Ape S#!t”, Founder of Decida and regular contributor to Money Magazine.Phil makes neuroscience simple, interesting and FUN by highlighting irrational ‘blind spots’, increasing awareness of cognitive biases that influence perception and behaviour, and inspiring people to become less reactive, and more responsive!And he’s going to fill you in on a little thing called “The Ape Brain” and how you can tame it with a simple framework that’ll get you making better financial decisions, winning at auction (or walking away so you don’t pay too much!) and delaying gratification in a way that doesn’t trigger dread or make you feel like you’re missing out in the present moment.Strap yourselves in folks — ‘cos no word of a lie: nail this, and you’re pretty much set for life. (Money is Simple… Behaviour is Hard, right!?!)Free Stuff & Resources Mentioned Phil’s Book – Going Ape S#!tEpisode 261 | How to Hack Your Habits to Make You a Better Money Manager – Chat with James ClearEpisode 334 | Bernard Salt: The BIG Shift In Australian Property!Episode 020 | Science of Asset Selection – The Buyer’s Decision QuadrantLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Just like you’d visit a doctor for a physical health check-up, the same applies to your MONEY health!In this episode we’re diving deep into The Four Pillars of Money Health — that is, the areas you must regularly monitor to take care of your money and, yep, create MORE of it so you can ultimately reach the summit of a passive income for life!A couple of weeks ago we did an episode on The Four Types Of Wealth and within that framework is, of course, “Financial Wealth”.And if you listened to that particular episode, you’ll know already that within the area of Financial Wealth exists ANOTHER Framework – The 7 Grades of Financial Well-being.Now, stick with us folks – ‘cos here’s where today’s episode comes in…You CAN’T build a house of Financial Peace on poor foundations – so we’re giving you “The Four Pillars of Money Health” that sit BENEATH Financial Stability! Basically, today’s ep is a framework within a framework within a framework within a framework….… And we promise it’ll ALL make sense once you listen! Free Stuff MentionedSign Up For FREE To MyWealth Portal & Start Your Financial Transformation Today! (includes MoneySMARTS, MoneyFIT + MoneySTRETCH) Click here or simply fill in the form at the bottom of this pageLog In to your MyWealth Portal Account for your health check up >>Make Money Simple Again eBook – Or just fill in the form below and we’ll email it to you right away!Cheeky Hack to get a cheaper Audiobook of The Armchair Guide to Property Investing – https://www.thearmchairguide.com.au/Episode 261 | How to Hack Your Habits to Make You a Better Money Manager – Chat with James ClearEpisode 314 | The Millennial Movement: How It’s Shifting Property Demand – Chat with Simon KuestenmacherLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

The verdict is well and truly in — when money is cheap, the world goes around faster. We’re basically seeing that show up now. The other important news is around inflation – and we’re going to see this word, “transitionary” as the new buzzword. And… positive economic data is everywhere. Let’s dive deeper into this month’s RBA!This video features Ben’s update on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate, and as always, he’ll be unpacking the economic and political update around the world and within Australia too.Plus, Ben also includes his latest news and commentary on… United States GDP, Jobs Market, Housing Market and more! The IMF Latest World Economic Outlook – Find out more here What are the positive economic indicators for Australia? Why is the RBA so fixated on inflation? How’s the Australian Housing Market looking like?Additional free resources:If you’re looking to buy at the moment, make sure to check out our Mini-Series! Episode 325 | The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market – Part 1 Episode 326 | How To Win In A HOT Property Market (Part 2) – The Step-By-Step Process! Episode 327 | Winning A HOT Property Market (Part 3) – The Step-By-Step Process!And One Final Word…If you’re worried about your finances or if you have no clarity on your cash flow position, we strongly recommend you to organise your finances now. It’s more important than ever to have a clear view, down to the exact cent, on how much you’re spending each month and how much surplus you’ve got. If you don’t know it, then log in to your Money SMARTS Platform here and update the numbers.Don’t have an account yet? Create your free access below and we’ll also send you an e-copy of the instruction manual which is also our best-seller book, Make Money Simple Again. Just fill in the form below and we’ll email it to you right away.LISTENLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube