The Property Couch

What separates people who successfully build wealth through property from those who stay stuck? 

After thousands of coaching sessions, buyer enquiries, property purchases and podcast interviews, John Pidgeon has seen the patterns firsthand. 

John is the Director of Envisage Property, co-host of the property podcasts This Is Property and a regular contributor on Money Money Money, as well as the bestselling author of Sort Yo...

You’re not just the actor in your story. You’re the person who can rewrite the script.

In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Jaemin Frazer unpack how the beliefs we carry about ourselves can shape our confidence, identity and future... and why real change starts when we stop being a passenger in our own lives.

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 270 | How to Recover When You’ve Lost Everything.&nb...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane and Evan Lucas unpack a much bigger issue than the usual property or tax headline:

has the social contract around work, education and getting ahead been broken?

Evan argues that the current debate around intergenerational inequality is focusing too heavily on the margins while missing the core problem.

For many Australians, the traditional path of studying hard, working hard, and moving forwa...

With EOFY fast approaching, Ben is joined by BanTacs tax expert Julia Hartman and Couch Crew and Senior Empower Wealth Tax Advisor, Danish Ahmed to unpack the latest tax developments impacting property investors... 

This episode covers: 
✅ The ATO's newly-finalised holiday home rules
✅ What qualifies as a "new build" (and where the loopholes and unanswered questions still exist)
✅ How unused super contribution cap...

The RBA just hit pause... holding the cash rate at 4.35% after three hikes in a row this year. And the vote was unanimous, with all nine Board members backing the hold.

Ben Kingsley and economist Evan Lucas break down what the unanimous decision really signals, why the RBA's own inflation forecasts still have them cautious, and whether this is genuinely the peak... or just the calm before more pain.

💡 Thinking about refinancing or a...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham tackle a very practical question:

If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move?

With the tax landscape changing and investors reassessing their options, this conversation explores why growth still matters most — and why your principal place of residence may be more important than ever in shaping your next step.

Shane and Luke unpack the idea of ...

The rules may be changing, but the fundamentals haven’t.

As proposed negative gearing reforms dominate headlines, many investors are asking the same question:

Should I rethink my strategy?

To help answer that, Ben Kingsley welcomes Lachlan Delahunty, Founder of Follio and a property professional who has been involved in more than $2 billion worth of property acquisitions.

Together, they explore what really drives long-term proper...

Feeling uncertain about where to buy next?

With so much noise in the property market right now, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines, opinions and speculation. But as Ben Kingsley and Connor explain in this bonus episode, one of the best ways to cut through the confusion is to come back to the data.

In this episode, they unpack how investors can start narrowing down Australia’s 30,000+ suburbs by looking at key propert...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, KD and Brett Burton unpack a powerful idea:

it’s okay to do one thing really, really well.

From an unforgettable 80s concert story to lessons from high-performance sport and business, this conversation explores why so many people spread themselves too thin — and why the better path is often to identify your strengths, refine them, and lean into them.

They talk about the value of special...

600 episodes. Thousands of conversations. One incredible community. 

And if there's one thing we've learned along the way... 

Success rarely follows a straight line. 

Few stories prove that better than John McGrath's. 

A 95/500 HSC. A football career ended by a doctor's verdict, and a pivot that led to one of Australia's most recognisable property empires. 

For our 600th milestone, we went big. 

Ben sits dow...

You’ve saved the deposit. You’ve done the hard yards. You’re ready to get into the property market. 

But then comes the big question: Will the bank actually lend you the money?

As Bryce and Ben explain in this Throwback Tuesday episode, a strong deposit is a great start, but it’s only one part of the picture. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 88 | Q&A – Investing in Newly Deve...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build:

Critical Thinking.

The conversation centres on the growing number of “guaranteed return” propositions showing up in property investing — and why those promises should always be challenged.

From guaranteed rent to guaranteed growth, they break down why the real issue isn’t just the headline offer, ...

You found the property. You've secured finance. You've survived inspections...

Now comes the paperwork that can make (or break) the deal.

In Part 3 of our Buying a Home series, Ben is joined by Nicole Faid and Kirsty “KD” Dunphey to unpack the legal side of buying property, and reveal the hidden risks buyers often don't discover until it's too late.

Inside: 

✔️ Why "submitting an offer" may already legally bind you
...

Building new often gets a bad rap when we’re talking about property. 

But what if you’re not building purely for investment?

In this Throwback Tuesday episode, Bryce and Ben unpack when building new actually makes senseand what to consider before choosing land, location and design for your future family home.

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 259 | Q&A: A Tax-Saving Hack For An Offset Account, The Si...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by building inspector Paul Baker to unpack one of the most common causes of property damage:

Water.

It comes from everywhere — leaking gutters, under-slab plumbing issues, failed waterproofing, cracked grout, balconies, bathrooms, and more.

And according to Paul, it’s behind the vast majority of the issues he sees in homes.

This conversation breaks down why water causes so ...

Negative gearing reforms. Capital gains tax changes. Trust adjustments. Housing affordability measures. Productivity promises. 

Beyond the latest Federal Budget headlines… what are the real consequences? 

This week, Ben is joined by David Robertson, Chief Economist, Head of Economic and Markets Research at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Evan Lucas, Market Commentator, to unpack one of the most ambitious (and controve...

Ben Kingsley sits down with Senator Andrew Bragg, Liberal Senator and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of housing, tax reform, productivity and Australia’s economic direction.

In this special interview, they unpack the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, the growing challenge of housing affordability, construction bottlenecks, energy policy, len...

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by Evan Lucas to unpack a bold policy idea for first home buyers.

Evan’s hill to die on?

Australia should use a super-like system to help people save for their first home deposit.

Instead of relying on grants, 5% deposit schemes, or capped first home buyer programmes, he argues that the super infrastructure already exists and could be used much more effectively to help people bu...

The 2026 Federal Budget just changed the property landscape... and not in the ways most people expected.

Recorded the day after the announcement, this special emergency episode brings Bryce back to the couch with Ben for an unfiltered, fast-thinking breakdown of what actually happened and what it means for property investors.

Negative gearing has changed. CGT treatment has shifted. Regional markets are exposed. And as Bryce puts it: ...