Real Estate Channel Guidelines

Hello, this is the OzyKozy team.

Welcome to our Real Estate channel for safe and transparent property information sharing within the Australian community!

1. Basic Principles

• Channel Purpose: A space to share real estate information including share housing, rentals, and property sales across Australia.

• Accuracy of Information: Please keep all information accurate and up-to-date.

• Transaction Complete: When a tenant is confirmed or transaction is completed, please add [COMPLETED] at the beginning of your post title.

  • Example: [COMPLETED] Strathfield Single Room $200/week

• Contact Information: Clearly provide contact methods (phone, email, KakaoTalk, WhatsApp, etc.).

• Transparent Transactions: Hiding costs or conditions is strictly prohibited.

2. Postable Content

✅ Share Housing:

• Room rentals (single room, shared room, master room, etc.)

• Short-term/long-term share accommodation

✅ Rentals:

• Apartment/unit rentals

• House rentals

• Commercial property rentals

• Sublets

✅ Sales:

• Residential property sales

• Commercial property sales

• Land sales

✅ Other:

• Real estate advice and information

• Moving/cleaning service recommendations

• Property market insights

3. Prohibited Content

🚫 Prohibited Actions:

• Fake listings (non-existent properties)

• Photo theft (unauthorized use of other property photos)

• Exaggerated advertising or false information

• Illegal subletting (unauthorized sublets)

• Discriminatory tenancy conditions (race, nationality, gender, etc.)

• Shortened URLs

• Duplicate posts of the same property (within 1 week)

• Unauthorized collection or misuse of personal information

4. Post Writing Guide

📝 Recommended Information to Include:

For Share Housing:

• Title: Suburb Room Type Weekly Price

  • Example: Strathfield Single Room $200/week

• Basic Information:

  • Location (suburb and nearest station/bus stop)

  • Room type (single room, shared room, master room, etc.)

  • Weekly rent

  • Available move-in date

  • Minimum stay period

• Detailed Information:

  • Bond amount

  • Bills included or separate

  • Internet included

  • Furnished or unfurnished

  • Bathroom/toilet (private/shared)

  • Parking availability

• House Information:

  • Total number of occupants

  • Gender restrictions

  • Smoking allowed

  • Pets allowed

• Transport & Amenities:

  • Walking distance to station/bus stop

  • Nearby shopping centers, schools, etc.

For Rentals/Sales:

• Title: Suburb Property Type Price

  • Example: Burwood 2bed 2bath Apartment $650/week

  • Example: Eastwood 3bed 2bath House $1.5M

• Basic Information:

  • Exact address or suburb

  • Property type (apartment, unit, house, townhouse, etc.)

  • Number of bedrooms/bathrooms

  • Parking spaces

  • Price (weekly/monthly rent or sale price)

• Detailed Information:

  • Floor area (sqm)

  • Year built

  • Available date

  • Lease term

  • Bond amount

  • Pets allowed

  • Furnished or unfurnished

• Amenities:

  • Public transport access

  • Proximity to schools, shopping centers

  • Building facilities (pool, gym, etc.)

Photos (Recommended):

• Minimum 3 actual photos

• Room, living room, kitchen, bathroom photos

• Building exterior and surroundings

• No internet stock photos allowed

5. Comment Etiquette

💬 Encouraged Comments:

• Location and transport inquiries

• Tenancy condition questions

• Inspection schedule requests

• Additional information requests

• Polite price negotiations

❌ Prohibited Comments:

• Rude price criticism

• Area disparagement

• Racial/national/gender discrimination

• Comparing and disparaging other listings

• Requesting personal information

• Spreading false information

6. Category Selection

Please select appropriate categories when posting:

• [Share] - Share housing, room rentals

• [Rent] - Full apartment/house rentals

• [Sale] - Property sales information

• [Other] - Real estate advice, services, etc.

Location (Required):

• Clearly indicate suburb in the "Location" field

• Example: Strathfield, Burwood, Eastwood, etc.

7. Additional Notes

• Response Etiquette: Respond to inquiries promptly and politely.

• Completion Marking: Mark posts as [COMPLETED] immediately when tenant is confirmed.

• Long-term Vacancies: For properties vacant 3+ months, stating the reason builds trust.

• Seasonal Rates: Clearly state if prices vary by season (summer/winter).

Disclaimer: OzyKozy is not legally responsible for disputes between property transaction parties. All transactions are conducted at your own risk. For legal matters, please consult relevant government agencies or legal professionals.

A safe and transparent real estate community needs your cooperation! 🏡