# Are "Guaranteed" Returns in Property a Red Flag? | FUNdamental Fridays

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Podcast: [The Property Couch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-property-couch-1095942)
Published: 2026-05-29T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build: Critical Thinking. The conversation centres on the growing number of “guaranteed return” propositions showing up in property investing — and why those promises should always be challenged. From guaranteed rent to guaranteed growth, they break down why the real issue isn’t just the headline offer, but the downside risk that often gets ignored. If a property underperforms, loses v...

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