Is a Buyer’s Agent worth it… or just another expense?

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood roles in the property game: The Buyer’s Agent.

Following the cautionary tale from Jayson in episode 545, we’re diving deep into:

✅ What a buyer’s agent actually does (and what they shouldn’t be doing)
✅ Who needs one — and who probably doesn’t
✅ How to tell if your buyer’s agent is working in your best interest
✅ The red flags to avoid (like hidden commissions, rookie mistakes, and slick sales tactics)
✅ And the 8-step process great BAs use to deliver results

Whether you're an overwhelmed first-time buyer, a busy professional, or just wondering if a buyer’s agent is worth the fee, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the right questions to ask. Tune in now!

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Our brand-new book How to Retire on $3,000 a Week – The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing hits stores TODAY!

In this bonus episode, Bryce & Ben share some behind-the-scenes stories—including what inspired them to write another book (even after swearing the last one was their final!).

Plus... find out how you can join them (and The Stig) LIVE in Sydney to celebrate: thepropertycouch.com.au/dymocks

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What would you do if your investment property hadn’t moved in value in six years… but your gut said, “Just hang in there a bit longer”?

In this week’s Q&A episode, we’re answering four big listener questions — and unpacking some of the trickiest real-life property dilemmas out there today:

Here’s what we answer:

🔹 Sam is stuck with a unit in Penrith that’s underperformed for years. Should he sell and start fresh — or is it worth holding for Western Sydney’s future growth?

🔹 Scott is in his mid-50s with a $2M home, healthy super, and a positively geared investment property in Logan. He’s downsizing soon… but is his plan the right one?

🔹 Ethan, a past guest, just lost a property to demolition — and he’s now looking into rooming houses. High yield, low vacancy… but what’s the catch?

🔹 Viv owns four rooming houses returning 10%, but wants to know: Can she exit smoothly, or will semi-commercial status tie her hands in retirement?

Whether you’re navigating poor-performing properties or plotting your next big pivot — this one’s packed with practical, real-world advice. Listen now!

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• The RBA has cut interest rates! Could this be the start of a new rate-cut cycle?
  Tune in to Ben’s LIVE cash rate announcement, where we cover this and deep dive into the local and global trends shaping Ben and Evan Lucas’ outlook. Listen now >>
  
• Guests & Episodes Mentioned:
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  • 471 | How He Built His $2.3M Property Portfolio After Leaving School At Just 16 – Chat with Ethan

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The RBA has officially cut the cash rate by 25 basis points—and for the first time in over a year, we’re seeing meaningful rate relief reach borrowers. NAB was first to act, with all Big Four banks passing on the cut in full within an hour of the announcement.

But with multiple more cuts predicted for the remainder of 2025… how low will rates actually go?

💡 Thinking about refinancing or adjusting your loan strategy? Now is the perfect time to review your mortgage options.

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In Ep 546, Bryce is joined by returning guest Dave Robertson—Head of Property Wealth Planning at Empower Wealth—to dive deep into one of the scariest (and most common) traps in property investing:

The Frankenstein Portfolio.

These portfolios are stitched together from forums, free seminars, and flashy Finfluencer advice…

but lack one crucial ingredient: a plan.

👉 If you missed our intro to the concept, check out Ep 543: What Is a Frankenstein Portfolio?

In this follow-up episode, we’re going one step further and revealing how to fix it — with 3 real-life investor case studies.

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In today’s bonus episode, Ben shares key highlights from his recent Talking Property Tax conversation with tax expert Julia Hartman—covering what smart investors need to know before 30 June.

From HECS/HELP debt changes to interest prepayments, land tax rules, and advance rental payments on commercial property, this episode is your end-of-financial-year tax health check.

For the original episode, tune in here: How to Boost Your Tax Return in 2025: Ben & Julia’s Hot Tips

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When long-time listener and four-property investor Jayson messaged Bryce on LinkedIn, we knew it was time to bring his story to the couch.

Why?

Because he’s lived through what most people won’t talk about: what happens when you trust a “top tier” buyer’s agent… and it all goes wrong.

In this raw, honest chat, Jayson reveals:
✅ The real story behind his borderless investing experience
✅ What went wrong with not one—but THREE—properties
✅ The moment that shattered his confidence in the professionals he hired
✅ And how he rebuilt that trust and bought interstate (successfully!) on his own terms.

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Today we dive into a topic many Aussies don't realise they're being exposed to until it's too late: the tactics used by property spruikers to pressure you into making a decision.

From red sticker sold signs in display booths to "limited time only" offers and infomercial-style urgency, property spruikers know exactly how to create a sense of scarcity and FOMO.

In this short and sharp bonus snippet, you'll learn how to cut through the noise and start making confident, informed decisions when it comes to property investing!

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 258 | WARNING: The Unconscious Mental Triggers Property Spruikers Use To Trick You

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