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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Property & Mortgages”

own property in Singapore

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 …

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UK property

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 …

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Capital Gains Tax changes

Capital Gains Tax changes to affect thousands of Aussie expats

Following on from our update last week about, we’ve decided to summarise not only the key changes, but we’ve incorporated various comments about these harsh new changes to the main residence exemption from well respected tax professionals and Australian tax commentators. What’s changing? Australian expatriates …

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main residence

Main residence CGT exemption abolished for Aussie expats

Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …

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becoming an expat

Becoming an expat: should I sell my home?

Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …

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6 year temporary absence rule

The 6 year temporary absence rule – what’s happened?

Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …

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property investment for Aussie Expats

The pros and cons of property investment for Aussie expats

Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …

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main residence exemption

Main residence exemption scrapped – Australian government lays siege to expat family homes

Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …

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stamp duty surcharge

New stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchases in NSW

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 …

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stamp duty surcharge

New stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchases – NSW, QLD, SA, VIC

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 …

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