Breaking: Could Victoria's New Auction Rules Make Things Worse for Buyers?
Victoria has introduced major changes to the way residential properties are sold, including new reserve price rules for auctions and fixed-d...
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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 interestin...
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Should Wealthy Retirees Still Get Government Benefits? | FUNdamental Fridays
Can Australia continue funding the level of concessions, subsidies and benefits we're currently providing? In this week's FUNdamental Friday...
617 | How Is Prime Land Created to Outperform Over Decades?
Why does land in one suburb command a lasting premium while land somewhere else doesn’t...even when both have houses, shops and transport? �...
(LIVE) RBA Sep 2026 | Rates Hit a 15-Year High. What Happens Next?
Four rate rises this year. And the RBA may not be finished yet... The Reserve Bank has unanimously raised the cash rate by another 0.25 perc...
How To Tell If An Agent Is Legit | FUNdamental Fridays
How do you know whether you're choosing a good buyer's agent? Following the recent collapse of several buyer's agency businesses, Shane Pope...
616 | Why Chasing Yield Could Cost You - Q&A Day
With borrowing capacity tightening and negative gearing changes reshaping the numbers, investors are being pushed towards cheaper properties...
What Should I Do After Watching PRE-Purchase? | PRE-Purchase Conclusion
Over the past 10 episodes, we've covered the complete home-buying journey. From defining your brief and researching the market through to in...
What Actually Happens On Settlement Day? | PRE-Purchase Ep 10
Settlement day is finally here. After months of preparation, research, inspections, negotiations and paperwork, ownership of the property is...
What Happens At A Pre-Settlement Inspection? | PRE-Purchase Ep 9
You've bought the property. You've gone unconditional. Settlement is approaching. Now comes one final check. In Episode 9 of PRE-Purchase, B...
What Happens When A Property Passes In At Auction? | PRE-Purchase Ep 8
The auction is over. You're the highest bidder. But the property didn't sell. Now what? In Episode 8 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane...
How Does Buying At Auction Actually Work? | PRE-Purchase Ep 7
Auction day can be one of the most exciting and intimidating parts of the home-buying journey. In Episode 7 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson an...
What Happens Once My Offer Is Accepted? | PRE-Purchase Ep 6
Your offer has been accepted. Time to celebrate... but not quite settle in just yet. In Episode 6 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane Po...
How Do I Negotiate With An Agent? | PRE-Purchase Ep 5
You've found the property. You've completed your research. You've done your inspections and due diligence. Now it's time to negotiate. In Ep...
What Due Diligence Should I Complete Before Buying A Home? | PRE-Purchase Ep 4
You've found a property you like. You've completed your research. Now comes one of the most important questions in the entire buying journey...
What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Property? | PRE-Purchase Ep 3
A property can look great on inspection day... but what are you actually looking for? In Episode 3 of PRE-Purchase, Ben Thompson and Shane P...
How Do I Search For A Home And Avoid Wasting Time? | PRE-Purchase Ep 2
Most buyers don't lose money because they failed to find a property. They lose money because they didn't spend enough time understanding the...
Designing Your Property Brief: The Most Important Step Before You Buy | PRE-Purchase Ep 1
Most buyers start searching for properties before they know exactly what they're looking for. That's where problems begin. In Episode 1 of P...
The First Home Buyer Guide: Start Here | PRE-Purchase
Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Welcome to PRE-PURCHASE, a practical step-by-step series designed to help buyers n...
Is Your Property Worth Less Than You Paid? | FUNdamental Fridays
What happens if your property is suddenly worth less than you paid for it? It's a question many homeowners and investors are asking as prope...
615 | The $86K Gap Putting Australian Women at Financial Risk
What would happen to your finances if the person who usually manages the money was no longer there? In Episode 615, Ben Kingsley, Kirsty Dun...