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The vacancy fee
Federal rule
An annual fee if a foreign-owned home is empty for more than 183 days a year.
Our take
- Let it or live in it
- Address
- Australia, Sydney
- Website
- foreigninvestment.gov.au
About The vacancy fee
Foreign owners pay an annual vacancy fee if the property is not residentially occupied or genuinely available for rent for more than 183 days (about six months) in a year (foreigninvestment.gov.au; ATO).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The vacancy fee before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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