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Foreign buyers: new dwellings only
Federal rule
From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, foreign investors are generally barred from buying established homes.
Our take
- Notify the ATO first
- Address
- Australia, Sydney
- Website
- foreigninvestment.gov.au
About Foreign buyers: new dwellings only
From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, foreign investors are generally prohibited from purchasing established dwellings, with limited exceptions; foreign buyers generally notify the Australian Taxation Office before acquiring residential land, regardless of value (foreigninvestment.gov.au).
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