The Property Couch

We all have those family and friends with impressive portfolios and beautiful renovations that leave us wondering...

“How the heck did they do it?!”

Like...is the answer simply earning a higher income?…

In today’s episode, we’re covering exactly how to reposition and recover when interest rates have nearly wiped out your entire buffer!

From making your reduced "rainy day” money last to Ben’s Golden …

There are many myths about buying property, but... it is important to avoid the hype of the headlines folks! 

In this week’s episode, we tackle some of the biggest property-buying myths going around –…

When it comes to property investment, data is a very valuable tool for making informed decisions. 

However, looking at single data measures can be dangerous, especially when it comes to something as c…

Welcome back to Ben’s RBA and Economic Update where this month's announcement could mark a “turning point” for Australia... 

Will the Reserve Bank of Australia finally end the country’s 11-month rate…

Last week we sat down with one of our Mortgage Brokers and well, they shared a client’s story which completely shattered our hearts and became the driver behind today’s show….

You see, this client had…

In our first Bonus Episode for 2023, (that’s also the fourth episode from the Talking Property Tax with Julia series), Ben is deep diving into the latest tax updates from across Australia!  

To help h…

Given today’s unique and nail-biting economic environment, it’s no surprise that so many people are asking,

“What is the next best move for me?!” 

And the sad truth is...there is no ‘one size fits all…

The ONE tax question we get asked all the time is... What name should I put my tax structure in?!?

And, as Ben says, “It is a minefield.”  To help you avoid getting into any tricky situations we’re un…

Humans are not rational creatures - especially when it comes to our finances.

So how can we identify and navigate our natural human biases and emotions around investing and risk?!

Folks, in Episode 4…

Welcome back to another monthly RBA update and yet another cash rate hike. (No surprises here folks!).

Tune in now to find out whether we’ve crept up another 25 basis points bringing the rate to 3.60%…

It’s sad but true, we’re back covering yet ANOTHER tax grab that’s set to take 62.5% of your earnings...The Windfall Gains Tax. 🤯

Welcome back to our first Q&A session for 2023 where we’re tackling th…

A mortgage is one the biggest loans most people will ever take out in their life. It’s a scary thought. Now here’s the only thing scarier than that...

Being stuck in Mortgage Jail and not realising i…

Folks, we’re super excited to be welcoming a return guest to the couch that’s one of the greatest minds in the industry! Re-welcoming...

Damian Collins, Founder and Managing Director of Momentum Weal…

Folks, it’s about that time of year again... 

We’re dusting off our crystal ball, crunching the numbers from the last Quarter and using our hard-earned experience from past market cycles to give you.…

Welcome back to a new year and Ben’s first RBA report for 2023!

After a month’s hiatus, Australia’s economic landscape has changed rapidly. Will the board decide to mirror December’s 0.25 rate rise or…

Why do folks struggle with good money management?   

It’s a huge question. Now here’s an even bigger one...

How can they overcome it?!   

Yep. We're kicking off February with some pretty big and bold c…

Folks, we're finishing our 2022/23 Summer Series with an unbelievably great episode...

Meet Steph.   

Her first renovation was done on a shoestring budget.  With her husband in between jobs, and Steph…

Today’s special Summer Series guest didn’t have a typical childhood.

Growing up with a scarcity mindset, Maryanne and her siblings lived in an environment where food was scarce and at a young age, we…

Growing up on a rice and cattle farm that would later sell due to Bankruptcy...   

The circumstances that Dale, today’s special Summer Series guest, grew up in are drastically different to the financi…