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Transitioning from living in Australia to becoming an expat in an overseas posting is fraught with many decisions, and one that faces every expat is what to do with the life they leave behind. While concerns like completing your Australian tax return whilst overseas can …
Here’s the scenario. You are an Australian expatriate living overseas. You own a home in Australia that was your principle place of residence when you were living there. You have decided to rent out the home while you are overseas. What is the 6 year …
Over the past few years, Australia’s love affair with property investment has reached an all-time high, particularly among Australian expats. However, it’s still a decision which requires careful consideration. To help make that decision easier, here are the benefits and drawbacks of property investment for …
Latest Update Update: 20th May 2019 – We are very pleased to announce that this legislation will now not proceed. By calling the 2019 Federal Election to be held in May 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, dissolved the parliament, thus causing all Bills (that had …
Are you an expat planning a sea change to tranquil New South Wales? Before signing on the dotted line for your new property, ensure you are aware of the new stamp duty rules set out in the 2017-2018 State Budget. These recent stamp duty changes …
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria states have introduced a new stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchases. Properties in these states have seen consistent increases in prices through the decade. For this reason, expat investors are in a rush to purchase any property …
Victoria and New South Wales have recently introduced a range of land tax surcharges targeting foreign investors, both individual and corporate. The aim of the surcharges is to reduce the amount of property which is purchased and held by foreign investors, pushing prices up for …
A new stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchases of property in Queensland has recently been introduced by the Queensland government. But before we get into that, lets take a look at why Queensland is such an attractive destination for Australians and foreign purchasers alike. As …
Are you thinking of selling property in the UK? As an expat in Britain, you need to be aware of changes to the law which could see extra taxes levied against the profit your property sale produces. It is important to be aware of the …
Are you an expat searching for an investment opportunity? Are you looking for an investment which generates high returns in a politically stable environment? Stop searching – investing in Australian property could be your answer. With a land mass equal to the US and only …
