Foreign resident CGT withholding – The 15% Settlement Surprise: What Every Aussie Expat Selling Property Back Home Needs to Know Last updated: 17 Mar 2026 Let me paint you a picture. You’re an Australian living in London, Singapore, or New York. You’ve decided to sell …
Tax Alert – Changes to the 50% Discount Rule Loom Ominously
The Government may reduce the 50% CGT discount in the May 2026 Budget. Here is what is on the table, who is most exposed, and what Australian expats should do now.
Vacant Residential Land Tax Victoria – Notification Deadline
Own Victorian property and live overseas? Notify the SRO by 15 Feb 2026 if it was vacant in 2025 — even if you think you’re exempt.
RBA Rate Hike February 2026: What it Means for Expats with Australian Property
RBA hiked cash rate to 3.85% in February 2026. What it means for Australian expats with investment property – cashflow, tax implications, and strategy.
The power of property investment
Finding the right commodity, or company to invest in is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one. We all know that investing in property is a fantastic way to build your investment portfolio and work towards financial independence. While property …
Can an Australian expat use negative gearing?
Negative gearing is a strategy used by many Australians to make tax savings, but is this strategy still accessible to Australian expats that are living overseas? In this article, we explain what negative gearing is, what it means for Australian expats and whether it is …
Financial tips for expats undergoing a divorce
Managing the emotional and financial implications of a divorce can be difficult for anyone. When you’re an expat, the situation can become even more difficult. We’ve put together some helpful financial tips to make managing divorce and finances as an expat more simple. Seek legal …
Managing tax on Australian property
Thinking of getting into property investment in Australia and want to understand how to manage tax on Australian property? Whether you’ve moved abroad permanently or you’re temporarily working in a different country for a few years, specific rules apply if you happen to be an …
Can foreigners own property in Singapore?
Foreigners who are interested in doing so, can own property in Singapore can do so, but like Australia, there are restrictions, and the process is tightly regulated by the Residential Property Act and the Singapore Land Authority. Similar comments apply to commercial property. Who is …
UK Property – 4 tips for Australian expats seeking to buy
UK Property purchases remain attractive to Australian expats thanks to subdued property prices caused by Brexit and now COVID-19. If you are an Aussie expat looking to buy a UK property, here are a few important tax implications to consider: 1. Secure property financing right …