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  1. Property Investment Discussions

    1. 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: How many more years of pain for the Perth market? Westminster, 20th Oct, 2017 at 12:07 PM
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    2. 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: Property Predictions - 2018 Perthguy, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    3. 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
      Latest: Aged 20, wanting to get a start in investing Gockie, 20th Oct, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    4. 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
      Latest: CoreLogic RP Data Subscription - Qld Craig202, 19th Oct, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    5. Investor Stories & Showcase

      Discussions about what our members have achieved and showcase of properties they have bought or renovations and developments.
      Latest: My latest Geelong purchase - Go Newcomb!! David Shih, 16th Oct, 2017 at 11:03 PM
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    6. Property Investment - Other

      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.
      Latest: Property Investment - Other: Forum Guidelines 1961, 15th Oct, 2017 at 12:17 AM
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  2. Buying, Selling and Managing Property

    1. Property Management

      Finding tenants, managing properties, managing property managers, dealing with problems and risks associated with owning tenanted property, working with strata corporations.
      Latest: Breaking Lease, Letting Fee RTA legislation? 3k_Alan, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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    2. 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: Making an offer PPI, 20th Oct, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    3. 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.
      Latest: Educational Courses by "experts" [email protected], 19th Oct, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    4. Property Analysis

      Dissect and discuss a property you see advertised - analyse the deal, commentary on the listing, discuss the location and crunch the numbers.
      Latest: Property analysis JL1, 20th Oct, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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  3. Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal

    1. Property Finance

      Lenders, loan products, valuation, mortgages, and borrowing strategies for acquiring that next investment property.
      Latest: Bank valuation report tobe, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    2. Accounting & Tax

      The fun stuff ! Discussion of all things accounting and taxation for investments.
      Latest: Tax return time! Claim expenses paid or proportional amount? MikeLivingTheDream, 19th Oct, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    3. Legal Issues

      Property law, contracts, conveyancing, liability, asset protection, litigation, anything dealing with the legal issues of buying, owning and protecting property.
      Latest: Is AFIC's DSSP (own name) a viable alternative to a Trust recalcitrant, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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  4. Adding Value

    1. Development

      Building new properties, Subdivision, Rezoning, Landbanking - anything to do with changing the nature or usage of the land
      Latest: Planning application refusal - in shock Westminster, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    2. Renovation & Home Improvement

      Adding value through renovating and extending existing properties, including granny flats
      Latest: Asbestos Renovation project Joynz, 20th Oct, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    3. Repairs & Maintenance

      Fixing problems with an existing property
      Latest: Tips for repair quotes jins13, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    4. Styling & Decorating

      Cosmetic (ie non-structural) improvements to properties, including painting or decorating, updating fixtures and fittings, furnishings and staging properties for sale.
      Latest: Getting Ikea doors cut/trimmed Joynz, 19th Oct, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    5. Landscaping

      Adding value to the rest of the property other than the house or buildings
      Latest: Pools - bang for buck? Lizzie, 18th Sep, 2017
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    6. Granny Flats

      Granny Flats - secondary dwellings added to existing properties on the same title
      Latest: Granny flat section 94 fee Leo2413, 20th Oct, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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  5. Advanced Property Investing Topics

    1. Commercial Property

      General discussions on all aspects of investment in commercial property (i.e. non-residential)
      Latest: Questions in buying a retail commercial property in Brisbane The Y-man, 20th Oct, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    2. Airbnb & Short Term Letting

      Being an Airbnb host, homestay, short term letting, holiday rentals, holiday homes, accommodation sharing, Stayz
      Latest: Ridiculous reviews Ouchmyknees, 20th Oct, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    3. 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.
      Latest: Charging tenants for Solar Power Cxperience-34, 20th Oct, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    4. NRAS

      Discussion about the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
      Latest: Real NRAS Numbers Rooky, 7th Sep, 2017
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  6. Service Providers

    1. Service Provider Directory

      Directory of our professional members who provide products and services to property investors
      Latest: Qura Property Lil Skater, 6th Oct, 2017
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  7. Other Investing Topics

    1. Other Asset Classes

      Investment vehicles other than real estate, including shares, managed Funds, ETFs, LICs, business, art, collectables, etc
      Latest: Listed Investment Companies (LICs) SatayKing, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    2. Investor Psychology

      The psychology of investing and finance. Why people invest. What motivates people. Setting goals. Overcoming fear, negativity and apathy.
      Latest: Why do you care what others think ??? Leo2413, 20th Oct, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    3. 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.
      Latest: RP Data Group - Full National Access Craig202, 20th Oct, 2017 at 12:47 AM
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    4. Philanthropy

      Giving back - either financially or through volunteering your time to help others
      Latest: Compounding Philanthropy- help and spread Leo2413, 27th Sep, 2017
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  8. Community

    1. Introductions

      New to PropertyChat? Say hello here and let us know a bit about you!
      Latest: Hi from Perth Craig202, 19th Oct, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    2. Networking & Meetups

      Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
      Latest: Epping Meetup #4 - Thursday 2 November David Shih, 18th Oct, 2017 at 9:52 PM
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    3. 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
      Latest: PropertyChat v2 suggestions geoffw, 10th Oct, 2017
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    4. News & Announcements

      Site news - features, changes, updates and analysis
      Latest: PropertyChat is 2 years old! willair, 26th Sep, 2017
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  9. Off Topic

    1. Living Room

      General off topic discussions about anything not related to property
      Latest: What is your best experience with fellow SS/PC members sharing? JDP1, 20th Oct, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    2. Small Business

      General discussion about operating a small business
      Latest: NSW Jury Duty Davothegreat, 11th Oct, 2017
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    3. Sports

      Discuss your favourite team or sporting event
      Latest: EPL thread See Change, 18th Oct, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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    4. Entertainment

      General chat about television shows, movies, games and books
      Latest: Your Opinion, Best TV Series Ever gman65, 18th Oct, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    5. Health

      Staying healthy, managing your weight, medicines and medical issues
      Latest: Is spending almost $200 per week on fitness too much? qak, 20th Oct, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    6. Food

      Your favourite foods, drinks, cooking, where to eat, etc.
      Latest: Coffee PandS, 18th Oct, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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