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The Property Couch

The Property Couch

By: Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley
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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!


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Episodes
  • TPC Gold | Why Your Budgeting Spreadsheet is Failing You

    TPC Gold | Why Your Budgeting Spreadsheet is Failing You
    Apr 7 2026

    If you’ve ever built a budget, felt good about it… and then completely ignored it a week later — you’re not alone.

    The truth is that most budgets don’t fail because the numbers are wrong. They fail because they rely on perfect behaviour in imperfect moments.

    For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 337 | The 4 Pillars of Money Health.


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    FREE MASTERCLASS:
    - How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >>

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    10 mins
  • Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | FUNdamental Fridays

    Stop Blaming Landlords for the Housing Crisis | FUNdamental Fridays
    Apr 3 2026

    Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where members of the Property Couch crew share bold property and money opinions they’re willing to stand behind.

    This week, tax expert Julia Hartman joins Ben Kingsley to tackle a controversial topic:

    Blaming landlords for the housing crisis.

    Julia argues that increasing taxes, regulations, and costs for investors may actually reduce rental supply — which can drive rents even higher.

    In this episode, she unpacks the unintended consequences of policy decisions, the role of market forces, and why some widely accepted solutions may not be solving the problem.

    It’s a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the current narrative around housing in Australia.

    Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    00:39 – Meet Julia Hartman: Tax Expert
    00:54 – The Hill: Stop Blaming Landlords
    01:14 – Why Punishing Investors Reduces Supply
    02:22 – Rising Costs for Property Investors
    03:03 – Are Investors Really “Greedy Hoarders”?
    04:02 – What Happens When Rental Supply Drops
    05:22 – The Unexpected Idea to Increase Housing Supply
    06:12 – Why Tax Settings Discourage Solutions
    07:11 – Government Policy vs Market Forces
    08:17 – Free Market vs Intervention Debate
    10:41 – Final Thoughts: What Needs to Change

    LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>

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    👉 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:
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    11 mins
  • 591 | 4 Years Pre-Approved: The First-Home Buyer Journey No One Talks About - Chat with Kirsty

    591 | 4 Years Pre-Approved: The First-Home Buyer Journey No One Talks About - Chat with Kirsty
    Apr 2 2026

    🏡 What happens when you’re pre-approved… but still not ready to buy?

    In Episode 591, Ben is joined by Kirsty, and Couch Crew member, Kirsty “KD” Dunphey, who shares her incredibly honest first-home buyer journey.

    Her story is one many buyers will recognise:

    • Four years pre-approved before purchasing
    • Endless inspections and auction losses
    • Information overload from friends and advisors
    • Navigating buyer’s agents, brokers and market noise

    Along the way, the conversation unpacks some powerful lessons about risk aversion, decision-making, and why buying property is as much psychological as it is financial.

    Plus, Kirsty shares the one thing she’d do differently if she could start again. If you’re a first-home buyer stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you.

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    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:
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    38 mins
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Very practical! Concise, but cover many scenarios. Givers of information and experience. Value you can't buy.

Raising awareness

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These guys are brilliant! I have learnt so much from listening to TPC and I now feel better prepared to take the leap into the property market as an investor. As the wise Ben Kingsley says, knowledge is empowering but only if you act on it!

Fantastic information

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Thanks for being so informative, it’s great to know that anyone can give it a crack and succeed if you apply yourself correctly, to have that information is very empowering.

Thank you

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FINALLY finished EVERY episode... I got onto this podcast late in the game and had 7 years to catch up on!! Proud to say i have worked my way through every single episode from the beginning - even the RBA updates I dont really understand. Bryce and Ben are so easy to listen to, and I often find myself giggling along to their banter as I pull up at work. Interestingly the show has actually made me realise my husband and I don't "need" to invest in property (very lucky couple to have double defined benefit super in retirement). For me this podcast has honestly changed my life, the guest speakers are always interesting and inspirational. They choose down to earth people I find I can relate to, not... Wankers 🤣. I've jumped onto a number of other audiobooks from their recommendations and guests. In the last 12-18 months my mindset has been transformed in relation to finance, career, education, even parenting! Slightly obsessed... My kids even think they know Bryce and Ben because most days they see their faces on the car display. THANK YOU Bryce, Ben and the rest of the team for providing this podcast, you're changing people's lives in more ways than you probably realise.

The lifestyle podcast with a property twist

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