The Property Couch
The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
Cash Is King (And Why No One Talks About It)
14 minutes Posted Mar 20, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Intro
From KPMG to Investment Banking to Property
The Hill: Cash Is King
GFC Lessons & Employment Uncertainty
When Investors Get Too Aggressive
COVID, Easy Credit & Portfolio Unwinding
The 3–6 Month Buffer Rule
Real Life Costs: Roof Repairs & Insurance
Cash Buys Time in a Crisis
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Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Money Stuff We Don’t Talk About”, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch. Each week, one member of the Couch Crew shares a bold money stance and unpacks the financial truths most investors don’t talk about. This week, Polly Chu shares the hill she’ll die on: 💵 Cash is king. Having experienced the GFC early in her career, navigated investment banking during volatile markets, and built her own portfolio, Polly understands what happe...