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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: PPOR - Melbourne under $650k? NorthernScot, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 5:15 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: Debt Bomb: Fears of housing 'fire sale' as interest-only loans roll into principal plus interest d_walsh, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 4:02 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: How I increased my income MTR, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 1:38 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: Any Takers? Athikalaka, 21st Jun, 2018 at 3:13 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: Our Property Journey Hayden94, 22nd Jun, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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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 Lawrence Mayne, 10th Jan, 2018
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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: Looking for a good Property Manager in Brisbane charlie01, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 5:31 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: Electronic property transfer system / PEXA - is it safe? Terry_w, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 3:39 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: Dymphna Boholt - client on the brink of retiring. Or not. TMNT, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 3:13 AM
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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: Buying or investing in Madeley (WA) Propin, 14th Jun, 2018
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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: Where to keep money? Hosko, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    2. Accounting & Tax

      The fun stuff ! Discussion of all things accounting and taxation for investments.
      Latest: Optimise tax for an upcoming IP that will eventually be PPOR Terry_w, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 3:41 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: Contesting a Will wylie, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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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: Removing Covenant Terry_w, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    2. Renovation & Home Improvement

      Adding value through renovating and extending existing properties, including granny flats
      Latest: Beacon lighting charlie01, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    3. Repairs & Maintenance

      Fixing problems with an existing property
      Latest: Put my foot through ceiling craigc, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 9:25 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: Studio unit Noobieboy, 22nd Jun, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    5. Landscaping

      Adding value to the rest of the property other than the house or buildings
      Latest: Turf. Sydney South West. Who to use? neK, 15th Jun, 2018
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    6. 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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  5. Advanced Property Investing Topics

    1. Commercial Property

      General discussions on all aspects of investment in commercial property (i.e. non-residential)
      Latest: Unlisted Property Trusts Nodrog, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 9:12 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: NSW Laws Just Announced - Airbnb killer in Sydney bunkai, 21st Jun, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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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: Maxed out with 4 Investment Properties looking for creative stratergies Harry30, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    4. NRAS

      Discussion about the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
      Latest: NRAS payments for last year from Ethan housing euro73, 21st Jun, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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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: Bridge to Bricks, Sydney [email protected], 31st May, 2018
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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: Getting a Loan for Share Investments at Home Loan Rates Pleep, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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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: University degrees. NHG, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 6:23 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 vivienne Halliday, 15th Jun, 2018
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    4. Philanthropy

      Giving back - either financially or through volunteering your time to help others
      Latest: Good deeds MTR, 23rd Nov, 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 all new to Melbourne looking to build a team astonma, 22nd Jun, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    2. 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 JacM, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 6:21 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: Login with Twitter not working Bullion Baron, 19th Jun, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    4. News & Announcements

      Site news - features, changes, updates and analysis
      Latest: PropertyChat is 3 years old! Simon Hampel, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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  9. Off Topic

    1. Living Room

      General off topic discussions about anything not related to property
      Latest: The Vege Garden Thread Nodrog, 23rd Jun, 2018 at 10:05 AM
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    2. Small Business

      General discussion about operating a small business
      Latest: Is @datto the new age entrepreneur? datto, 4th Jun, 2018
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    3. Sports

      Discuss your favourite team or sporting event
      Latest: Anyone enjoy Bushwalking / Hiking / Trekking ? Joynz, 19th Jun, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    4. Entertainment

      General chat about television shows, movies, games and books
      Latest: Top 10 euro73, 22nd Jun, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    5. Health

      Staying healthy, managing your weight, medicines and medical issues
      Latest: Anyone else use a Water dental flosser? Mac Fields, 20th Jun, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    6. Food

      Your favourite foods, drinks, cooking, where to eat, etc.
      Latest: Burrito ...?.what do you think hobartchic, 2nd May, 2018
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