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PropertyChat :: Australian Property Investment Forums
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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: Air Conditioner - Brisbane Centenary Suburbs chindonly, 25th Jun, 2018 at 1:54 AM -
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.
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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.
Latest: Pepper and Liberty - process post signed contract? Eric Wu, 25th Jun, 2018 at 1:23 AM -
Accounting & Tax
The fun stuff ! Discussion of all things accounting and taxation for investments.
Latest: To build or not to build? Advice for retiring parents Preston VIC Barry111, 25th Jun, 2018 at 12:11 AM -
Legal Issues
Property law, contracts, conveyancing, liability, asset protection, litigation, anything dealing with the legal issues of buying, owning and protecting property.
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Development
Building new properties, Subdivision, Rezoning, Landbanking - anything to do with changing the nature or usage of the land
Latest: Building cost increase when going from 2 storey to 3 Leo2413, 24th Jun, 2018 at 10:46 PM -
Renovation & Home Improvement
Adding value through renovating and extending existing properties, including granny flats
Latest: Bathroom with no door, cost to put one in? Coconutwheels, 24th Jun, 2018 at 11:19 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.
Latest: What paint colors do people like please. white, off white, light grey, light taup? dabbler, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 9:53 PM -
Landscaping
Adding value to the rest of the property other than the house or buildings
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Granny Flats
Granny Flats - secondary dwellings added to existing properties on the same title
Latest: New Granny Flat rules after 1st July... comments? Propertunity, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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Commercial Property
General discussions on all aspects of investment in commercial property (i.e. non-residential)
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Airbnb & Short Term Letting
Being an Airbnb host, homestay, short term letting, holiday rentals, holiday homes, accommodation sharing, Stayz
Latest: NSW Laws Just Announced - Airbnb killer in Sydney Ted Varrick, 24th Jun, 2018 at 9:11 PM -
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: Maxed out with 4 Investment Properties looking for creative stratergies Harry30, 24th Jun, 2018 at 8:35 AM -
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: Do You Hope The Sydney Property Market Crashes Hard? Leo2413, 24th Jun, 2018 at 11:26 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: Hi all new to Melbourne looking to build a team Eric Wu, 24th Jun, 2018 at 10:35 PM -
Networking & Meetups
Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
Latest: Melbourne (westside) meetup - Thurs 21st June 2018 @ 7pm @ "Junction Hotel" Newport/Spotswood hieund85, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 7:17 PM -
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
Latest: Tattoos - anybody regret having them later? Indifference, 24th Jun, 2018 at 10:39 PM -
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
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Food
Your favourite foods, drinks, cooking, where to eat, etc.
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