Australasia · 40 articles
Buying in Australia
FIRB approval, stamp duty by state, and the coastal markets that hold value.
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The questions worth answering first
Our coverage answers 4 of 5 for Australia. Where we have nothing yet, we say so.
Can a foreigner own here?
Freehold, leasehold, company structures and nominee arrangements differ sharply by country — and get people caught out.
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What do prices actually look like?
What a budget buys, by area, and whether the asking price is the going rate.
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What does buying cost on top?
Transfer tax, notary, legal and agency fees routinely add several percent to the headline price.
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- Lighthouse Residences Noosa, Queensland: Hinterland Views Above Australia's Most Coveted BeachProject Reviews · July 2026
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Can I rent it out?
Short-let licensing has tightened in most popular markets, and a rental assumption can decide the purchase.
We haven’t covered this for Australia yet. Rather than guess, we’ve left it blank — it’s on the list.
What tax will I pay?
Annual property tax, rental income tax and capital gains on exit.
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- Tax Obligations on a Rental Property in AustraliaPlanning · June 2026
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