The Property Couch
The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
An Investor’s $80K Nightmare | The Interview
37 minutes Posted Apr 21, 2026 at 7:00 am.
The real-life case that sparked national media coverage
Inside the property: what went wrong
The VCAT process and repeated delays
Financial and emotional toll on the investor
13-month timeline: how it unfolded
The legislation changes and imbalance explained
What needs to change in the system
The push for reform and starting the petition
Why this petition matters right now
Lessons learned: insurance and due diligence
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📌 Sign the Petition (URGENT – closes next week on 1 May): Victorian Parliament Petition (VIC residents only): https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/improve-the-efficiency-and-fairness-of-the-residential-tenancies-list/ Change.org Petition (open to all): https://c.org/CjQx88vrbT This is not a typical Property Couch episode. In this urgent and important conversation, Ben steps in as Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) to unpack a real-life case th...