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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: Bendigo Suburbs! Rakim, 5th Jul, 2020 at 6:48 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 prices beginning to drop The Y-man, 5th Jul, 2020 at 7:01 PM
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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: Advice on P&I vs IO Peter_Tersteeg, 5th Jul, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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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: 1970's Estate - Red Brick Village - PPOR to IP in 3? datto, 4th Jul, 2020 at 6:51 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: Shares From $1m to $5.2 in 24 months Fargo, 5th Jul, 2020 at 2:43 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: How much for curtains for a development? Westminster, 5th Jul, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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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: Need recommendations for Conveyancer and Building & Pest inspector in Melbourne Mumbai, 5th Jul, 2020 at 3:34 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: Empower Wealth experiences? tamu, 4th Jul, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    4. Property 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: Pricefinder shared login needed Skyhighlimit, 5th Jul, 2020 at 12:43 AM
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    5. 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: Analyse these two properties Mlee17, 2nd Jul, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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  3. Adding Value

    1. Development

      Building new properties, Subdivision, Rezoning, Landbanking - anything to do with changing the nature or usage of the land
      Latest: Newcastle - how important is sun in house design? Westminster, 4th Jul, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    2. Renovation & Home Improvement

      Adding value through renovating and extending existing properties, including granny flats
      Latest: Any suggestions on this bathroom renovation Shire86, 5th Jul, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    3. Repairs & Maintenance

      Fixing problems with an existing property
      Latest: What brand is this old soap holder? balwoges, 4th Jul, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    4. Landscaping

      Adding value to the rest of the property other than the house or buildings
      Latest: Pool fencer recommendation - Mornington Peninsula Propagate, 16th Jun, 2020
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    5. Styling & Decorating

      Cosmetic (ie non-structural) improvements to properties, including painting or decorating, updating fixtures and fittings, furnishings and staging properties for sale.
      Latest: Recommended home inclusions and optional extras? Spiralkut, 4th Jul, 2020 at 4:37 AM
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    6. Granny Flats

      Granny Flats - secondary dwellings added to existing properties on the same title
      Latest: Connecting to existing sewerage and stormwater lines Shire86, 5th Jul, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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  4. Advanced Property Investing Topics

    1. Commercial Property

      General discussions on all aspects of investment in commercial property (i.e. non-residential)
      Latest: leasing commercial shop - property manager Scott No Mates, 2nd Jul, 2020 at 9:38 PM
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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: How has COVID-19 impacted on your Airbnb property? moridog, 29th Jun, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    3. Innovative Property Investment 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: When did you branch out from "normal" property investing Jana, 10th Apr, 2020
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    4. NRAS & NDIS SDA

      Discussion about the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
      Latest: SDA Property Manager RPI, 3rd Jul, 2020 at 12:20 AM
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  5. Marketplace

    1. Service Provider Directory

      Directory of our professional members who provide products and services to property investors
      Latest: PropertyDirector - One-stop Digital Platform for Property Investors PropDir, 3rd Jun, 2020
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    2. Marketplace

      List property you have for sale or rent or wanted. Buy/sell/swap goods you no longer need. Post requests for JV partners for property deals.
      Latest: Subdividable Property Martinez22, 21st Jun, 2020
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  6. InvestChat

    Shares, funds, and other investment types

    1. Shares & Funds

      Investing in directly held shares, index funds, managed funds, listed investment companies and trusts, property, infrastructure, etc
      Latest: Listed Investment Companies (LICs) 2020 IrishDigger, 5th Jul, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    2. Share Investing Strategies, Theories & Education

      Strategies for investing in shares and related products
      Latest: Asset Allocation ChrisP73, 5th Jul, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    3. Sharemarket News & Market Analysis

      Analysing indexes and market movements and recent news from the markets
      Latest: World Indices Roundup 2020 RobertK028, 28th Jun, 2020
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    4. Sharemarket Investing Platforms, Tools & Services

      Discussion about the services and platforms we use to transact and manage our investments, including stock brokers, fund platforms, trading software, etc. - plus questions about the mechanics of buying and selling
      Latest: Stock investment resources rizzle, 29th Jun, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    5. Other Asset Classes

      Investment vehicles other than real estate and shares: cash & term deposits, bonds, forex, cryptocurrencies, precious metals, art, collectables, etc
      Latest: Sackie's Wild World of FOREX geoffw, 29th Jun, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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  7. Other Investing Topics

    1. Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)

      Discussions about the FIRE lifestyle movement - aiming to achieve financial independence and retiring early.
      Latest: FIRE and Kids – The cost of raising children in Australia wilso8948, 4th Jul, 2020 at 9:52 PM
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    2. Investor Psychology & Mindset

      The psychology of investing and finance. Why people invest. What motivates people. Setting goals. Overcoming fear, negativity and apathy.
      Latest: Are you frugal in everyday life: perspective? Tony3008, 5th Jul, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    3. Money Management & Banking

      Saving money, reducing bad debt, keeping on top of expenses, how do you get ahead? Also, bank accounts, credit cards, money transfers etc.
      Latest: The Importance of Buffers (partner has lost her job) Blueshoes99, 3rd Jul, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    4. Philanthropy

      Giving back - either financially or through volunteering your time to help others
      Latest: COVID-19: helping out locally The Y-man, 21st Mar, 2020
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  8. BusinessChat

    Business, Startups and Venture Capital

    1. Starting & Running a Business

      General discussion about starting and operating a business
      Latest: Equipment hire business Ben Florence, 30th Jun, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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    2. Business Accounting, Tax & Legal

      Discussion of all things accounting, taxation and legal for business.
      Latest: What to do with Bucket Company income? Terry_w, 1st Jul, 2020 at 10:11 PM
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    3. Business Showcase & Feedback

      Let us know about your business or new website or new product you've developed.
      Latest: British Expat Mortgages David_02, 31st Mar, 2020
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  9. Community

    1. Living Room

      General off topic discussions about anything not related to property
      Latest: COVID-19 in Australia Gockie, 5th Jul, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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      Living Room

      Sub-Forums

      1. Politics

       

    2. Introductions

      New to PropertyChat? Say hello here and let us know a bit about you!
      Latest: Moving into my Investment Property QLD PJMerc, 5th Jul, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    3. Networking & Meetups

      Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
      Latest: Melbourne (Virtual) Meetup - April 20th 8:00pm melbourne171, 5th Jul, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    4. PropertyChat Community & Website

      About our community - who our members are, how things work around here, problems using the site and features you'd like to see!
      Latest: Dark Mode? rizzle, 4th Jul, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    5. News & Announcements

      Site news - features, changes, updates and analysis
      Latest: PropertyChat is 5 years old! Kassy, 18th Jun, 2020
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  10. InvestChat.com.au Archive

    1. Investing Basics

      Saying hello, talking about general investing topics, keeping the finances under control, getting started with investing
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      Investing Basics

      Sub-Forums

      1. General Investing Discussion

      2. Investing Strategies

      3. Money Management

      Latest: Canterbury Property Services GThomo, 12th Jun, 2020

    2. Shares and Managed Funds

      Sharemarket and equity based investments and managed funds
      Discussions:
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 4

      Shares and Managed Funds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Shares

      2. Managed Funds & Index Funds

      3. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

      4. Listed Investment Companies (LIC) and Trusts (LIT)

      Latest: U.S ETF exchange rate spread twisted strategies, 16th May, 2020

    3. Property

      Property related investments
      Discussions:
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Property

      Sub-Forums

      1. Real Estate

      2. Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REIT / LPT)

      Latest: Getting out of fixed rate mortgage Terry_w, 15th Jun, 2020

    4. Advanced Investing Techniques

      Generating money through advanced or risky techniques
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      Posts:
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      Sub-Forums: 3

      Advanced Investing Techniques

      Sub-Forums

      1. Business & Startup Investing

      2. Trading

      3. Alternative Investments

      Latest: Seeking advices on my situation Eva__, 7th Jan, 2020

    5. Managing Wealth Discussions

      Once you've started to build wealth - you also need to manage it
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      Managing Wealth Discussions

      Sub-Forums

      1. Accounting, Tax & Legal

      2. Finance & Banking

      3. Superannuation, SMSF & Personal Insurance

      4. Investor Resources & Tools

      5. Estate Planning

      Latest: Structuring the Ownership of Shares Terry_w, 2nd Jul, 2020 at 12:09 AM

    6. Investing Resources

      Glossary, Articles, Reviews
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      Investing Resources

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      1. Articles

      Latest: Trustee Directors Liability Update NickM, 17th Oct, 2009