The Property Couch

When it comes to building your property portfolio, buying the right asset is only half the battle. Managing it like a pro is what sets successful investors apart.  

In this bonus episode, Ben covers the must-know fundamentals of portfolio management, perfect for beginners or those with their first few investment properties. 

LIVE Webinar: Tune in tomorrow (30th July 2025 at 12.30pm) as Ben walks through how to set up your portfolio correctly in Moorr and answers your questions in real time. Reserve your spot here >> 

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

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- The Armchair Guide to Property Investing
- Make Money Simple Again

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Let’s be honest... no one gets excited about land tax or transfer duty. 🫣 

But these are the hidden costs that can devastatingly derail your well-planned financial freedom, especially if you don’t know what structures you’re buying in, or how the rules change across different states. 

That’s why we’ve brought in Vishal Sharma! 

With over 20 years of experience across all levels of government, and more than a decade at Revenue NSW, he specialises in land tax, bringing deep expertise across the full spectrum of taxes and grants administered by the department.  

From land tax traps in trusts and companies, to foreign owner surcharges, first home buyer support, and the surprising exemptions most people miss, we’re covering the essentials of land tax in 2025.

FREE STUFF MENTIONED 

• Your Entire Property Portfolio. One Free Dashboard, in Moorr.
  Over 19,000 investors are tracking 34,000+ properties — and now you can do even more with the new MyPROPERTY Dashboard. 
  ✔ Analyse one or many properties
  ✔ Track net wealth & cashflow (incl. offsets)
  ✔ See LVRs, equity & loan breakdowns
  It’s powerful, flexible, and 100% free inside Moorr. 👉 Find out more or get unparallel insights now! 
  
  
• How to Retire on $3,000 a Week
  Following Bryce’s Mindset Minute, we’ve written this for time-poor folks (Especially those in your 40s). 👉 Start your runway today 
   
• How to Dispute Land Tax in NSW  
  Think your land tax bill looks a bit off? Here's how You can formally object to your land value assessment 👉 
   
• Revenue NSW’s Tools & Where to Learn More  
  • Revenue NSW calculators 
  • Check eligibility tools  
  • First home buyers' assistance dashboard 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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Ever feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make… especially when it comes to money and property?  

You're not alone, and there's a good reason why.  

In this bonus episode, Bryce and Ben unpack how cognitive load (aka the mental strain from juggling too many decisions at once) can quietly sabotage your ability to move forward.   

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 482 | Why Your Financial Habits Aren’t Sticking. 

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- Make Money Simple Again

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What happens when you put three of the biggest (or loudest 😉) voices in property investing into one room? 

You get an unfiltered, deep-dive conversation about the truth behind Australia's housing crisis, the myths surrounding property investors, and the $33.1 billion nobody’s talking about. 

In this special crossover episode, we team up with Phil Tarrant, host of The Smart Property Investment Show, for a no-holds-barred discussion on everything from tax stats to trust lending, affordability narratives, and of course... how to retire on $3,000 a week. 

Join us as we cut through the noise and offer something rare in today’s property space: commentary backed by data, not spin. 

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- Make Money Simple Again

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When you’re the first in your family or community to walk a new path… it can be daunting, overwhelming, and downright scary.  

In this bonus snippet, we sit down with Nancia Guivarra — a Meriam (Magaram), Wuthathi and Bindal Juru woman, business owner, and property investor — who shares her journey into homeownership and how she’s quietly breaking generational barriers through action and example.  

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 297 | How This Indigenous Investor Is Pioneering The Way Forward. 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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In this week’s episode, we’re going back to our roots: protecting everyday Aussies from the hype that can derail their financial future. 💸🌱🚨 

Off the back of a powerful team session with over 300 years of combined investing experience, we’re unpacking the real risks behind silver bullet property strategies — the ones that promise fast wealth but leave you exposed.   

We break down:
🔸 The viral “5 properties fast” pitch, and its 1 in 3.2 million success odds 
🔸 Why strategy without modelling is just marketing 
🔸 The hidden costs of aggressive property plans (think: effort, sacrifice, burnout) 
🔸 The true purpose of a margin of safety, and why smart investors never skip it 
🔸 What most Aussies actually want from investing (hint: it’s not a mega portfolio) 

Plus, we look at the latest ATO stats: Are property investors really leaving the market? 

If you've ever felt the pull of a “too good to be true” plan or felt like you’re falling behind, this episode is your circuit breaker. Listen now folks!  

Free Stuff Mentioned 

• Got thoughts on the book?
  If you’ve read How to Retire on $3,000 a Week and have a moment to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. 
  📬  Leave your reviews on Amazon! 
  📕 Haven’t read the book? Get your copy today!  
  
  
• Resources from Ben's "What's Making Property News?" Capital gains tax statistics for Taxation statistics 2022–23 
  
  
• Guests & Episodes Mentioned:  
  • 551 | What Elephants Can Teach You About Property Growth 
  • 553 | The Anti-Spruiker Playbook: What Buffett, Dalio & 3 Other Greats Can Teach Property Investors 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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In a move that surprised many, the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady this month—choosing to wait and watch, despite growing expectations of another cut.    

So, what’s driving this decision and what does it mean for your financial future? 

💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? Let our team help you review your options. 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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5 legendary investors. 1 timeless lesson: play the long game. 

Feeling overwhelmed by hot tips, market noise or get-rich-quick strategies? 

This week, we’re pressing pause on the hype and learning from the best:
 📌 Warren Buffett – Patience & quality over everything 
 📌 Charlie Munger – Avoid dumb decisions 
 📌 Ray Dalio – Prepare, don’t predict 
 📌 Howard Marks – Risk comes first 
 📌 Peter Lynch – Invest in what you actually understand 

We’re breaking down how each of these iconic investors built long-term wealth — and how their frameworks apply to smart, sustainable property investing in Australia. 

FREE STUFF: 

• NSW Investors are being squeezed. Here’s how to push back!  
  The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has launched a petition urging the NSW Government to stop unfairly targeting property investors with short-sighted policies.
  These decisions don’t just affect landlords—they impact renters and the broader housing market, too. 👉 Sign the petition today. 
  
  
• Articles from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”: National, state and territory population, December 2024 | Australian Bureau of Statistics 
  
  
• Guests & Episodes Mentioned:  551 | What Elephants Can Teach You About Property Growth 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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Most Australians don’t realise their home could be harming their health—until it’s too late. 

In this bonus episode, Bryce chats with building biologist Raphael Siket and Amelia Lee from Undercover Architect about one of the most under-recognised health threats in our homes: mould. 

From erratic kids and persistent brain fog to full-blown respiratory issues, mould-related health effects are often misdiagnosed—or completely missed. But as Raph shares, once the source is identified and addressed, the turnaround can be life changing. 

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 352 | Healthy Houses: Is This The New Way For Property Investors? 

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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Most buyers think negotiation is about being the loudest in the room...  

But the truth?  

The best negotiators are calm, strategic, and silent at the right time. 

Especially with the rising tide, and as Ben says in today’s episode, changing market sentiment. We’re equipping you with the skills you need to negotiate through this next active market cycle. 

We’ll unpack:
💥 The mistakes most buyers make before the negotiation even starts 
📊 How to prep like a pro (sold tab, vendor motivation, the XYZ’s of walk-away price, and more!) 
🧠 Why “tactical empathy” and silence are your secret weapons 
🛑 What NOT to do if you want the agent to take you seriously 
🎙️ And 6 powerful insights from FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss (From Ep 457!)  

Listen now folks! 

RESOURCES  MENTIONED

• Sydney, we’re coming to you LIVE! 
  We’re kicking off our book tour with an exclusive in-store event at Dymocks’ flagship store on George Street! 
• 🗓 Tuesday, 1st July 
   🕕 6pm – 7:30pm 
   📍 Dymocks Sydney CBD 
   🍷 Light refreshments (and yes, a drink or two) provided 
   📚 Books won’t be handed out for free, but they’ll be available for purchase on the night! 
• 🎟 Tickets are just $12, and spots are limited 
  👉 Reserve yours now 
   
• Help protect property investors in NSW!
  The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has launched a petition calling on the NSW Government to stop unfairly targeting property investors with policies that hurt both landlords and renters.
  
  If you're concerned about rising land taxes, rent caps, or anti-investor rhetoric—this is your chance to speak up.
  👉  Sign the petition today  
   
• Article from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”: Victoria launches new rental dispute system 
  
  

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

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- Make Money Simple Again

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