Stock Categories can be used to divide your stock into categories such as Residential, Commercial, Rural, etc. where the development rationale and construction methods might be different. They are used for subtotalling land and as selection criteria on the stock report.
Prior to setting up your Stock Categories, you need to think carefully about which Categories you wish to create and how you wish your Stock Reporting to look. You should avoid having too large a number of Categories; or else your Stock Report will become too complex.
If you wish to run Stock Reports for multiple companies, you will need to create identical Categories in all companies.
Each lot that you define in the system will need to be placed in a stock category. You will be able to use this category when selecting, grouping and subtotalling your Stock and Sales Listings.