The Property Couch

Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch. 
Each week, a member of the Couch Crew steps up to share a bold money or property opinion they’re willing to stand behind — and unpack the behind-the-scenes truths most people think… but rarely say out loud. 
This week’s guest is Luke Oxenham, one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokers. 
Luke’s hill? 
Don’t take financial advice from Instagram. 
From “pay off your home loan in seven years” to “secret wealth strategies”, social media is full of financial promises that sound revolutionary. 
But when you unpack them, Luke explains that many of these ideas are simply common strategies repackaged into viral content designed to generate attention — and sometimes leads for property deals or financial products. 
In this episode, Luke and Ben discuss: 
Why fin-fluencer content spreads so quickly 
The real mechanics behind popular “secret strategies” 
Why some property promotions start on social media 
And why education and context matter more than shortcuts 
New episode every Friday.
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📍 Melbourne’s property market has been the worst performer in the country for years… so is it finally time for a comeback?
In this episode, Ben is joined by property valuation expert Greville Pabst and new Couch Crew member Shane Pope, a Melbourne-based buyer’s advocate who works closely with owner-occupiers at the coalface of the market.
Together, they unpack what’s really happening across Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Like...
Why has Melbourne underperformed for the past decade? 
How has government policy reshaped investor demand? 
And why are owner-occupiers now dominating many parts of the market? 
 Plus, the team discusses whether Melbourne could be Australia’s best-performing property market over the next decade.
With rising geopolitical tensions and global oil shocks emerging, they also examine how international events could impact interest rates, confidence and property markets moving forward. Tune in now!

Resources Mentioned: 
Find out more about Greville Pabst:Greville Pabst: Property Buying Agency
WBP Property Group: Greville’s Property Advisory and Advocacy Business

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You can now access free property reports that break down key suburb data to help you research smarter and make more confident decisions.👉 Access the free property reports inside the Moorr App
FREE Audiobook: How to Retire on $3K a Week (Limited Time)🎧
Bryce’s farewell gift to the community is still available… but not for long.
⏳ Available until 18 March before it’s removed from the podcast feed.
👉 Start listening now

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Auctions can be intense… and it’s not just the bidding that drives the pressure.
In this bonus episode, Bryce chats with behavioural economist and psychologist Phil Slade about why auctions trigger powerful emotions, how time pressure and competition can cloud judgement, and what you can do to avoid falling into the bidding war trap.
For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 338 | Going Ape S#!t: How To Hack Your Brain To Make More Money.

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Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new Friday mini-series: The Hill I’ll Die On.
Each week, one member of the Property Couch crew steps up to share a bold money or property stance they’re willing to stand behind and unpack the behind-the-scenes truths most people think… but rarely say out loud.
First up: Ben Thompson.
As a QPIA and auctioneer with over 1,000 auctions under his belt, Ben makes a strong case that auctions are the most transparent way to buy property.
Are they intimidating? Yes.
Are they emotional? Absolutely.
But are they unfair? Ben doesn’t think so.

In this 10-minute episode, he breaks down:
 ✔️ Why transparency matters more than comfort
 ✔️ The psychology of bidding
 ✔️ The tactics buyers use to influence the room
 ✔️  And why you should attend at least six auctions before bidding at one
 
New episode every Friday.
Got a hill you want one of our Couch Crew to defend? Send it through to our website. 
 
Timestamps 
0:33 – Meet Ben T: QPIA & 1,000+ Auctions Later
2:07 – The Hill: Why Auctions Win on Transparency
4:20 – “Auctions Are Scary” (Or Are They?)
6:30 – Buyer Tactics: Doubt, Disruption & Confidence Plays
8:40 – Auctioneer vs Bidder: Who’s Really in Control?
11:00 – The Golden Rule: Attend At Least 6 Auctions
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- Make Money Simple Again

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Rates are back in the spotlight… and with them comes the big question: 
👉 Should you fix your loan? 
In this episode, Ben sits down with mortgage experts Luke Oxenham and Kirsty “KD” Dunphey to unpack what rising interest rates actually mean for: 
Borrowing power 
Mortgage jail 
Fixed vs variable decisions 
Investor strategy in a rising-rate cycle 
Because just because the bank says you can borrow it… doesn’t mean you should. 

Free Stuff Mentioned 
 LIMITED TIME: Free Audiobook – How to Retire on $3K a Week
If you haven’t started it yet (or you’re halfway through 😉), this is your reminder. The full audiobook is available free on our podcast feed, but only until 18 March. After that, it comes down.
⏳ Don’t miss your chance to listen before it disappears. 
🎧 Exchanges with Evan Lucas: The Inner Workings of the RBA with Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
📊 Breaking News: Capital Gains Tax Reform 
🏡 Breaking News: Negative Gearing Changes?
🌏 International Women’s Day on 8 March! 
🎙 New Friday Series: The Money Stuff We Don’t Talk About 
We’re launching a brand-new Friday mini-series to help you get to know the Couch Crew a little better! First theme: “The Hill I’ll Die On.”  
👉 Keep an eye out each Friday on your podcast feed. 
 
LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>

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👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW
👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW
👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/

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

FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS:
- The Armchair Guide to Property Investing
- Make Money Simple Again

FIND US HERE:
- Website
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Youtube