Living Abroad

How Australia's negative gearing works, why landlords accept a rental loss for a tax benefit, and what it means for...

What Australian strata levies cover, how the administration and capital funds work, and the role of the annual general meeting...

How Australia's Capital Gains Tax works when selling property: tax brackets, the 12-month 50% discount, deductible costs, and a worked...

What foreign buyers need to know about Australia's FIRB approval: legal limits, financing restrictions, fees, the application process and exemptions.

Why most Australians choose a detached house over a townhouse or apartment, from ownership rates to gas cooking rules and...

The full range of costs beyond the purchase price when buying property in Australia: stamp duty, legal fees, FIRB fees,...

How stamp duty is calculated in each Australian state and territory, payment deadlines, and the extra stamp duty foreign buyers...

Why Australian property prices kept climbing after interest rate hikes, and the economic growth, population and vacancy trends behind it.

The step-by-step process for foreign buyers purchasing a new-build property in Australia, from reservation and FIRB approval through to settlement...

How Australia's federal Annual Vacancy Fee works for foreign property owners: the vacancy year, occupation tests, exemptions and how to...