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PropertyChat :: Australian Property Investment Forums
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General Property Chat
General discussion about property investment. If you cannot find an appropriate place for your question or discussion topic, just post it here and a moderator will move it to the correct sub-section.
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Where to Buy
Where to find IPs, which suburbs are booming, which suburbs you think are going to boom, where to find positive cashflow, anything dealing with location.
Latest: Wow Melbourne likely to out perform Sydney this Cycle Cactus, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:27 PM -
Property Market Economics
The state of the property market, influences of the economy on the property market and of the property market on the economy ! Property cycles, inflationary effects, interest rates etc.
Latest: The garbage may be about to hit the fan in Sydney DowntownBlock, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:18 PM -
Investment Strategy
Discussions about overall strategy; cashflow vs capital growth; adding value; gearing levels; debt reduction; rentvesting; buy-and-hold vs flipping; when to sell; "what would you do?" type questions
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What to buy
What type of property to buy; houses vs units; new vs established; number of bedrooms; which infrastructure to buy near (public transport; shops; schools; etc); features to look for
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Investor Stories & Showcase
Discussions about what our members have achieved and showcase of properties they have bought or renovations and developments.
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Property Management
Finding tenants, managing properties, managing property managers, dealing with problems and risks associated with owning tenanted property, working with strata corporations.
Latest: Advice Sought - Breach of Tenancy Agreement Tom Rivera, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:30 PM -
The Buying & Selling Process
Negotiating a deal, rapport with agents, finding motivated buyers/sellers, conveyancing, finding a solicitor, property searches, buying & selling costs, marketing methods, experience with buyer-agents, etc.
Latest: How to pay at the end of the auction in Melbourne The Y-man, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 12:42 PM -
Property Experts
Property experts and "gurus" - discussion about the authors, commentators, seminar providers and spruikers who hold themselves out to be experts in real estate markets and strategies.
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Property Analysis
Dissect and discuss a property you see advertised - analyse the deal, commentary on the listing, discuss the location and crunch the numbers.
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Property Finance
Lenders, loan products, valuation, mortgages, and borrowing strategies for acquiring that next investment property.
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Accounting & Tax
The fun stuff ! Discussion of all things accounting and taxation for investments.
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Legal Issues
Property law, contracts, conveyancing, liability, asset protection, litigation, anything dealing with the legal issues of buying, owning and protecting property.
Latest: Discretionary Trusts - Q's & Pro's / Con's ....? matts2, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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Development
Building new properties, Subdivision, Rezoning, Landbanking - anything to do with changing the nature or usage of the land
Latest: Architect-town planner- builder --Next steps Archaon, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:06 PM -
Renovation & Home Improvement
Adding value through renovating and extending existing properties, including granny flats
Latest: Adding a Granny flat - Should I remove the Garage or build around it? bob shovel, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 7:34 PM -
Repairs & Maintenance
Fixing problems with an existing property
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Styling & Decorating
Cosmetic (ie non-structural) improvements to properties, including painting or decorating, updating fixtures and fittings, furnishings and staging properties for sale.
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Landscaping
Adding value to the rest of the property other than the house or buildings
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Commercial Property
General discussions on all aspects of investment in commercial property (i.e. non-residential)
Latest: Example: Purchasing a Hotel / Pub, No Money Down. Glock, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 3:42 PM -
Airbnb & Short Term Letting
Being an Airbnb host, homestay, short term letting, holiday rentals, holiday homes, accommodation sharing, Stayz
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Innovative Techniques
Discussion on innovative property related money making and financing techniques including, but not limited to, wraps, lease options, flips, put/call options, cashbonds and other "non-traditional" techniques.
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NRAS
Discussion about the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
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Service Provider Directory
Directory of our professional members who provide products and services to property investors
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Other Asset Classes
Investment vehicles other than real estate, including shares, managed Funds, ETFs, LICs, business, art, collectables, etc
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Investor Psychology
The psychology of investing and finance. Why people invest. What motivates people. Setting goals. Overcoming fear, negativity and apathy.
Latest: Having a nicer PPoR now vs having IPs/investments for the future KayTea, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 5:23 PM -
Information Resources & Tools
Where to find information and discussion and reviews of information resources and tools for investors - books, magazines, seminars, websites, software, even people.
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Philanthropy
Giving back - either financially or through volunteering your time to help others
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Introductions
New to PropertyChat? Say hello here and let us know a bit about you!
Latest: Stumbling bumbling investor trying to rectify early mistakes Jess Peletier, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 8:00 AM -
Networking & Meetups
Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
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Help & Feedback
Bug reports for things that don't work as expected and suggestions for features you'd like added to the forums or changes you'd like to see
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News & Announcements
Site news - features, changes, updates and analysis
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Living Room
General off topic discussions about anything not related to property
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Small Business
General discussion about operating a small business
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Sports
Discuss your favourite team or sporting event
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Entertainment
General chat about television shows, movies, games and books
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Health
Staying healthy, managing your weight, medicines and medical issues
Latest: Losing weight without counting calories - my experience geoffw, 22nd Sep, 2017 at 6:34 PM -
Food
Your favourite foods, drinks, cooking, where to eat, etc.
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