The Property Couch

What’s happening in Australia’s property scene this quarter? 🤔  You’re about to find out, because Bryce and Ben are back with all the juicy details in this September quarter property market update! From sizzling capital growth drivers to the cooling of certain regional hotspots, uncover the trends you need to know to stay ahead in the property game. Whether you’re curious about rental yields or wondering why vacancy rates are spiking (or dropping) in certain markets, they’ve got you covered. 🏘️ But they’re not stopping there!  Our in-house property pros also break down the numbers, reveal vacancy rates, and explore the supply vs. demand story—giving you everything you need to make those smart investment moves. Don’t miss out on this power-packed episode that'll keep you ahead of the property game! 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

In today’s bonus episode, Bryce & Ben explore some of the mistakes property investors make due to FOMO! FOMO = Fear of Missing Out and can push investors into impulsive decisions, but on the other hand being overly cautious can also lead to missed opportunities.  Finding the right balance—acting confidently but after thorough research—is key to success! For more details, tune in to the full episode here: Episode 330 | Top 10 FOMO Mistakes Investors Make 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

It’s not a fun BBQ conversation like discussing the rate you snagged or the exciting new property you just bought but... It is a critical pillar for holding up your entire wealth creation. 🏠🃏 Yep. We’re talking about Defence – the forgotten pillar of wealth creation. Here’s the deal:  🛡 What essential defences do you need to protect your income, assets and lifestyle?  🛡 What does Ben consider a “Peace of Mind” policy?   🛡 The hidden problem in houses 🛡 How does defence tie in with the two core pillars of property investing? It’s an episode that not enough folks are talking about. Tune in now so your wealth isn’t, in the wise words of Ben, “built on a house of cards.” Listen now!   FREE STUFF MENTIONEDVote for The Property Couch!  If we’ve helped you in any way, we’re asking you to vote for us at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards! Help us to reach and positively transform more folk’s money management, finance and property investing knowledge across Australia. Vote now >>   Download the 2024 PIPA Annual Property Investor Sentiment Survey The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) conducted their annual survey in August 2024. With more than 13,000 respondents, the findings into property investors selling out is both surprising and saddening. Download the report now >>   Not sure how much buffer you should for peace of mind when it comes to job?  Moorr, you’re all-in-one money management platform offers MoneySTRETCH, an advanced tool to see how long your money will last with no income. Calculate how much you need for a rainy day now >>  What do you want to hear from us? Reach out to us through our SpeakPipe and get a free Start & Build course if your Q is featured! 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 sixth RBA Cash Rate Announcement of 2024 is here! Join Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas as they break down the RBA’s latest decision and dig into economic trends from Australia and around the world. Here’s what they cover: 📺 The RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 🌍 Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East: How are these events shaking up global inflation and supply chains? 📉 The Federal Reserve’s Surprise Rate Cut: US inflation might be slowing, but with core inflation still a worry, the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut caught many economists off guard. 🌱 China & Eurozone Updates: What’s China doing to deal with slowing GDP, and is the Eurozone bouncing back with better inflation and economic confidence? 🎙️ Live Q&A: This was our first-ever LIVE session with audience questions! Missed it? No worries, you can watch the replay now. If you’re interested, keep an eye out for when we go live next! 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

Why aren’t we building enough homes to meet Australia’s housing demand? 🤔 It’s a complex question with political, economic, and historical layers, and to help us make sense of it all, we’ve brought in an industry expert...  In this episode, we’re chatting with Tim Reardon, Chief Economist at the Housing Industry Association (HIA)!  The HIA has been representing the Australian residential building industry for more than 75 years using feedback from builders, tradies, manufacturers, and suppliers across Australia, to make sure it’s economic outlook is based in real-world industry knowledge.  In this episode we dive into:  📉 The restrictions on foreign investment and how it’s impacting housing supply, 🏗️ Impacts of rising material and labour costs post-COVID, 📉 Why we’re only building half the number of apartments we need,  🔑 The political and economic roadblocks holding back home construction, and more!  Listen now if you’re wondering what it’ll take to solve Australia’s housing crisis. FREE STUFF MENTIONEDVote for The Property Couch!  If we’ve added any value for you, we’re asking you to vote for us at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards! Help us to reach and positively transform more folk’s money management, finance and property investing knowledge across Australia. Cast your vote now >>   2025 Summer Series is just around the corner, and we want YOU to be part of it! Let’s normalise money conversations and pull back the curtain on how these successful property investors achieved the financial peace their reaping today. Got a story? Send it our way today >> (NOT FREE) The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Housing Outlook – State & National Report  Stay informed with HIA’s latest quarterly forecasts on home building and renovation trends, both in your state and across Australia. Learn more now >>  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

In today’s bonus episode, Ben and tax expert Julia Hartman tackle one of the trickiest parts of property investment—tax claims.  With a surprising statistic from the ATO revealing that 9 out of 10 property claims are incorrect, this episode sheds light on where investors often go wrong. Plus, learn how to navigate insurance claims and why getting the details right can save you big during tax time. Listen to the full episode here 👉 2024: The Golden Year of Tax Planning 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

With property prices continuing to rise and the dream of home ownership drifting further away for many, today’s guest has a ground-breaking solution that could be the antidote for these growing issues... Please welcome Peter Kelly, Co-founder and CEO of Little Fish Development, project management specialists in property development! He also hosts the Little Fish podcast which shares inspiring stories of human strength and knowledge. With more than a decade of experience, his novel solution is:  Dual Occupancy.  So, what is this innovative solution, and what are the financial and legal requirements needed to make this dream a reality?   We cover all of this and more in this week’s episode! Tune in now 😊   FREE STUFF MENTIONEDFREE WEBINAR: Unpacking the 2024 PIPA Survey – Insights and Implications for our Industry 12:30- 1:30 pm AEST, Thursday 19 September 2024     Ben is sitting down with Nicola McDougall, Chair of The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) to unpack the surprising findings from its 2024 Sentiment Survey. Register now >>  2025 Summer Series is almost here, and we need YOU!  Let’s make money talk the norm. Hop on the couch, share your journey to financial freedom, and help inspire others along the way. Got a story? Send it our way now >> Resources from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”:  NSW recoups $9m from first home buyers caught ‘gaming the system’ Agencies could cop $78k fines under Greens’ proposed ‘authority’ - Real Estate Business 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

Today, we’re joined by the fabulous Effie Zahos—editor, speaker, author, and all-around finance guru!  Effie dives into the emotional aspect of money management and how it’s more than just dollars and cents.  Tune in and get inspired to take control of your financial story! Listen to the full episode here: Episode 235 | Money Hacks from the Money Queen – Chat with Effie Zahos 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 happens when you combine a passion for property, a background in law and a trailblazing drive to create a one-of-a-kind property experience in Australia’s fastest-growing corridors?  🏠📈⚖️ The answer is Armstrong Real Estate! Folks, in this episode, we sit down with Megan Rovers, co-founder of Armstrong Real Estate, who has built this real estate empire from the ground up since 2012. Tune in to hear:  The business values and personal finance lessons she learned growing up as the daughter of a dairy farmer,  How she finished her law degree and built a flourishing business in Victoria’s largest continuous growth area Her unique property investing journey that has seen her flip five houses,  Why Geelong is where you want to invest next and so much more!  FREE STUFF MENTIONED Free Property Report!  Our 39-page property report provides unique data into each suburb's long-term growth, market cycle timing, and more to help you make the best decision. The best part? For our TPC community, it’s FREE. Download your free report now >>  Join The Property Couch team! We’re on the hunt for a Marketing Content Coordinator! If you are a creative whizz in producing top-notch content (video, audio, graphic, you name it!) and want to hang out with us on the couch weekly, send us your resume! We love to educate folks!We’re not just passionate about providing free education on the couch; we love to help folks everywhere! If you have an event coming up and would like us to share our knowledge with your audience, contact us today! 2025 Summer Series shoutout!  Help us to normalise money conversations! Come on the couch, share your financial freedom journey and help us inspire others. Send us your story now >> Resources from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”:  Corelogic’s September Hedonic Home Value IndexLISTEN 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

In today’s bonus snippet, Bryce and Ben revisit a classic topic: investment stock vs. investment grade.  This is in response to a question from a listener asking if the insights from Episode 8 (recorded all the way back in April 2015!), still hold up in today’s market. Spoiler alert: they do! 🎙️ Bryce and Ben break down the evergreen principles behind these concepts, emphasizing that while the market may evolve, the fundamentals of property investment remain timeless. Listen to the full episode here: Episode 339 | “Man, Can Politicians Spend Money!!” – ft Property Q&A 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