The Property Couch

Trevor is seeking a “Tree Change”: To escape out of the city with his family. What are the implications of turning his Principal Place of Residence into an investment property to do so?  

Meanwhile, Emma’s got a duplex under a single title. She lives in one unit and has rented the other; is she eligible for Capital Gains Tax exemption?  

Clinton wants to know what's the best loan to attach his offset account to: An interest-only or Principal and Interest loan? 

 Folks, today’s massive Q&A highlights the most significant benefit of Australia...

In today's bonus snippet, Bryce and Ben delve into timeless lessons from the classic board game Monopoly that are surprisingly relevant to real-life property investment. 

Lesson #1: Be patient 🕰️
Lesson #2: Expensive isn’t always better 💸
Lesson #3: Cash flow is key 💵 

Now...can you guess what lesson #4 is? 

For a deeper dive, tune in to the full episode here: Episode 343 | “Pass Go & Collect $200” - 6 Property Lessons from Monopoly! 

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In this episode, Ben is unpacking the world of property investment advice - through the lens of a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA). 

To do so, we’ve bought an expert in this field...

Joel Burton is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor who has crafted more than 850 personalised property plans for his clients. He has recommended thousands of investment property purchases, family home upgrades, downgrades, renovation plans, and even, in some cases, the advice to sell the property.   

From how a QPIA guides – and often can transform your view – to the magic behind each scen...

Today’s bonus snippet is from a previous Q&A episode. 

Question #1: When Should I Buy My Next Property? 🤔 

Brad wants to know how soon he should buy his next property after purchasing the first one. And is it better to opt for interest-only or principal and interest loans? 

Question #2: What Makes a Cash Flow Property? 💰 

Stephen wants to know more about cash flow properties. What is it? How do you identify one? And what does it truly mean to have a cash flow positive property? 

Listen to t...

After last week’s insightful episode with Noel Whittaker, we’re thrilled to continue with another stellar guest who helped to co-write the tax chapters of Noel’s latest book, “Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple.” 💰📝 

Please welcome back, Julia Hartman, THE #1 Property Tax Expert in Australia!!  

Julia is the Founder of BAN TACS, a cooperative of Accountants that has been helping thousands of Australians navigate the world of tax since 1992. Basically, she’s your ultimate tax guru!   

In this week’s episode we’re uncovering the minefield that is death, inheritance and taxes.  

 Like...how much are y...

Today’s bonus snippet is from an episode with guest Turia Pitt, one of Australia’s most admired and widely recognised motivational speakers. 

Turia has written multiple best-selling books (including Happy, The Good Selfie, Unmasked and Everything to Live For), shared a stage with Tony Robbins, competed in the Ironman World Championships, sailed a boat around French Polynesia, and so much more. 

In this TPC Gold soundbite, Turia shares some of her favourite mindset tips, as well as how she usually starts her mornings. She also discusses her approach to money and continuous learning - high...

🎉 To kick off our new financial year, we are thrilled to welcome a bucket-list guest to the show! 🌟 

This is a guest who truly needs to introduction... 

Noel Whittaker – international bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, columnist, and public speaker.  

He reaches over 3M readers each week through his columns in pivotal Australian newspapers and is one of the country’s most successful authors with 20+ bestselling books achieving total worldwide sales of more than two million copies.

In today’s episode, Noel covers it all: 
🏠 His invest...

In this TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce puts on his Buyer’s Agent cap and shares all he knows about how to negotiate when buying property. He also makes the bold claim that everything is negotiable when it comes to real estate...?! 

Get essential insights into how to handle auctions, why it’s useful to understand the vendor’s motivations, and more. Tune in so you too can start negotiating to win! 

If you're interested in the full episode, it’s here: Episode 93 | How to Negotiate to Win 

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🎉 🎉 🎉 Well folks, here we are celebrating our 500TH EPISODE!!  🎉🎉🎉

A massive thank you to our incredible, go-getter community, we’re so proud and grateful to have built, and be part of, such an amazing group of people.

To mark this huge milestone, we’ve invited a leader in his field – someone who helps others achieve their best.

Please welcome one of the world’s best high-performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais! 🎤✨

Michael i...

Today’s bonus snippet is from a previous episode where we answer listeners’ burning questions on property investing. 

Tune in to the full episode here: Episode 44 | Q&A – Building Cash Reserve Buffers, Buying at a Premium & Renovating for Profit 

In this TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce & Ben explore the dynamics of aggressive vs passive investing, as well as how to incorporate cash reserve buffers into your property investment plan! 

Discover why having a six-month cash reserve is crucial, how to manage unexpected costs, and the importance of insurance protections. They also discuss finding t...