Property & Mortgages
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…
Read articleNegative Gearing for Expats: Property vs Shares
Negative gearing is the closest thing Australia has to a national tax religion, so one of the questions we hear most from expats is…
Read articleMain Residence Exemption: The Expat CGT Timeline
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019…
Read articleThe 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…
Read articleExpat CGT on the Family Home: How It Unfolded
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019…
Read articleSurcharge Purchaser Duty NSW: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the current rules as at June 2026, including the surcharge purchaser duty rate of 9% (effective…
Read articleForeign Purchaser Stamp Duty: A State-by-State Guide
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the foreign purchaser surcharge rates current as at June 2026: a one-off stamp duty surcharge of…
Read articleForeign Owner Land Tax Surcharge for VIC and NSW
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve thoroughly updated this article, because every rate in the original has since increased. Victoria’s annual absentee owner surcharge…
Read articleQLD Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty Surcharge Explained
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the Queensland rules as at June 2026: additional foreign acquirer duty (AFAD) of 8% on residential…
Read articleUK Capital Gains Tax on Property: A Guide for Expats
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the UK rules as at June 2026: capital gains tax on residential property at 18% and…
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