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Author: Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley

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In a casual ‘conversational’ style, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley talk all things property investing in Australia. Each week they explore relevant and topical ideas in a fun and interesting way forming a complete guide to Property, Finance & Money Management. From which property to buy, structuring your loan, SMART Money Management habits, investing mindset, finding the right property investment strategy to tips for bidding at an auction, Bryce and Ben aim to share their knowledge with you!

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Folks, the 2024-25 Federal Budget has just dropped, so what does it mean for property investors and the broader economy? In this exciting episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about the new Budget and bringing in a leading financial market expert to help. Returning to the couch is Evan Lucas - economist, Moorr ambassador and author of the best-selling book Mind Over Money. Basically, we’ve brought in the big guns to tackle: 💰 Is this Bu...
Don’t forget to download the free Fact Sheet for a summary of what is covered in this episode!In today’s bonus episode, Ben is joined by esteemed guest expert Julia Hartman (founder of BAN TACS and Chief Technical Tax Advisor at Empower Wealth), and together they discuss tax planning strategies and why 2024 is the absolute golden year for tax planning!Get actionable tips around superannuation contributions, learn the importance of maintaining accurate depreciation schedules, and maximize your...
Emma's partner has a $160K dilemma: He's been offered a refund on an Off-The-Plan apartment that's been delayed for two years. Should he take the refund or ride it out for a potentially higher sell price? 🤔 Kieran faces the decision of investing in smaller units versus two individual homes. Which aligns better with his overarching goal to help others? 🌍 And in Simone's Retirement Plan: How does this single mum and schoolteacher with 5 properties reach a target of $2,000 per week for ret...
Welcome to the third RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas!Here's a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today's episode: 📺 RBA’s Interest Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEDT) today! 📈 Australia's Inflation Challenges: The Q1 inflation rate is at a stubborn 3.6%, which is above the RBA's comfort zone of 2-3%. Find out why non-tradables like healthcare and rental housing are giving inflation a...
What would you do if you worked 16-hour days on the road and were utterly exhausted the few days you were home? With a family to care for and a past of previous divorces, you'd probably want to change your lifestyle. But what if it'll cost you $42,000 A YEAR? 😱 Or, what if you'd made the #1 biggest investing regret of your life in a get-rich-quick scheme and had lost half a million dollars?! How would you recover and get back on track towards a comfortable retirement?  ...
Today’s bonus snippet is from our conversation with Chris Helder – a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), renowned public speaker, and author of Useful Belief, Re-Ignition, Cut the Noise, and The Ultimate Book of Influence. In this TPC Gold soundbite, Chris discusses the #1 obstacle that holds people back from achieving success! Tune in for invaluable perspectives on mindset and behavioural patterns that will help you balance and excel in multiple roles – whethe...
“What you do with your home will have the biggest impact on your fees and charges and how your cash flow works in residential aged care." - Jennifer Langton Folks, A LOT of considerations and work must be done to "get your ducks in order" before you retire. It’s not just for elderly folks or those who are about to retire either. Gen Xs, we’re talking to you! To help guide you through Australia's complex Aged Care system, we've got an exceptional, first-time property couch guest: J...
Is the Sandwich Generation doomed to be in wealth limbo forever? 🥪 In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking who falls into this generation of investors and why they are trapped in property purgatory. We also pull back the curtains on: The so-called greedy investor: What do this property investor’s cash flow numbers reveal about his financial situation? Would you stop paying 10c at the risk of not earning $1? The secret to escaping wealth limbo Why you should fo...
Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 14th April 2016 😊 In today’s episode, we tackle the increasingly popular strategy of 'rentvesting'. As we see soaring property prices in major urban hubs, the dream of homeownership seems further out of reach for many. But is there a savvy way to balance that dream with reality? Enter ‘rentvesting’ – where you rent in the place you love...and invest where you can afford. Rentvesting is a smart solu...
Ever find yourself double-tapping a Finfluencer's post and thinking, "Is this legit?"You're not alone. We all love a good financial glow-up story, but it's becoming harder to discern sound advice from dangerous schemes online. That’s why, in this week’s episode, we’re diving into the fast-paced world of financial influencers. From the six red flags to spot a Finfluencer in a sea of seemingly harmless finance feeds to understanding why "pay interest only" tips are just the tip of the iceberg, ...
When investing in property, choosing WHERE to invest often keeps folks up at night. That’s why, in today’s Q&A Day, we are answering questions that speak to this very issue. Here’s what we’re unpacking: Why choose to invest regional over city?What elements make a town a mining townThe biggest risks associated with investing in these “boom and bust” areas The science behind NOT investing in Canberra, and more! Also, as market conditions change, we’ve been noticing som...
Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 2nd July 2020 😊 In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben answer 10 listeners’ questions! With practical advice on property selection and analysis, this episode is your guide to navigating the intricacies of property investment in Australia. If you have a question, leave us a message here! If we answer it on the podcast, you’ll get FREE access to our Start & Build Workshop (usually retail...
Folks, we’ve always said that property is a game of finance rather than of bricks and mortar, and today’s massive Q&A episode explores this fundamental concept. Tune in to hear us break down our strategy of $2k a week in retirement, how to maximise your liquidity and why some investors choose commercial over residential.It’s an episode that will have you listening to it on repeat, give it a listen now folks 😊 Free Stuff Mentioned Free Book: The Armchair Guide for Property...
Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 8th June 2017 😊 According to Albert Einstein, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it...and he who doesn't, pays it.” In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben discuss the fascinating power of compounding. Tune is as they answer listeners’ questions, explain how you benefit from delayed gratification, and share their experiences and advice on property ...
PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the names of the folks in these case studies.We've all experienced the gut-wrenching anxiety that comes with property investing but what happens when it becomes an overwhelming feeling that wakes you up at 2am? Folks, this is a REAL story from today's honest and inspirational Case Study episode. From Billy, a single dad holding onto his ambition to secure a future for his son amidst personal and financial upheaval, to Liz and Michael, a couple who foun...
Welcome to the second RBA Rate Release of 2024! Join Evan Lucas and Ben Kingsley as they reunite to decipher the latest economic trends and data in this month’s episode, including: 📈 Sticky Inflation in the US: Delve into inflation and its tenacity within the US economy. 📊 Deep Dive into December GDP Quarter Numbers: Take a close look at the recently released GDP quarter numbers for the Australian market.🏦 Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Decision: Explore the deliberations of th...
Is 64 too old to be starting a property portfolio? Must your investment property be fully funded by the time one retires? And why does investing with intention matter – even after you’ve acquired 5 properties? In today’s Q&A we’re answering these fantastic questions that explore the many layers folks should consider BEFORE they choose to enter or exit the property game. This episode highlights the importance of planning and intention, from calculating how much you ...
In this week’s episode, Bryce makes a guest appearance on the Wealth Time Freedom (WTF) podcast, hosted by Terry Condon! They cover a wide range of topics including: Horrible, tolerable and productive debt How to pick an investment grade property Demographic shifts that are likely to impact property prices over the next 5-10 years This bonus episode is all about the courage to pursue passion over expectations, cultivating financial resilience, and playing the ...
With soaring immigration and construction hitting historic lows, Australia's property market faces an accommodation crisis. In Bryce’s words, “Disincentives have been happening for over a decade.”Kicking off our first Q&A session of 2024, we're diving into the widespread economic and political factors that have become “the perfect recipe” for today’s housing crisis. We also dissect how to master the 60% of land-to-asset ratios and tackle this burning question: Is Brisbane a wis...
Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 12th November 2015 😊 In today's episode, we dive deep into why the old adage of 'location, location, location' still rings true for property investment. We explore how 80% of your return is determined by where you buy, and only 20% by what you buy. One of the three filters in our asset selection criteria is scarcity, and today we take a close look at that concept. What exactly do we mea...
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Jan 27th
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Daniel Salafia

A very emotional and humbling episode and couldn't have been better for your 400th podcast...Unbelievable what this person has been through...Well worth the hour and 20mins. Thankyou Ben and Bryce on this very touching episode..

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Jan 27th
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yuna khatri

is here a video recording of this podcast as I can hear Ben and Bryce using the white board. what a gold podcast!

Sep 27th
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John G

been listening to Ben and Bryce (and their supporting team) for many years and regularly recommend to those looking to build knowledge! keep up the good work!

Oct 29th
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yuna khatri

very informative... absolutely GOLD!

Mar 25th
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Graham Thiel

Brilliant information and usually entertaining and easy to listen to.

May 13th
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Wen Jin Thio

Loving these summer series!

Feb 1st
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Michael J

not the best episode

Sep 12th
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