Complete 2026 guide to buying property in Sydney as a foreign or non-resident buyer. Covers FIRB approval, foreign buyer surcharge, financing options, stamp duty, auction strategy, and settlement — all tailored for overseas purchasers navigating the NSW property market.
Complete 2026 guide to foreign buyer stamp duty surcharges by state (NSW 9%, VIC QLD TAS 8%, WA SA 7%, ACT NT 0%), FIRB application fees, non-resident tax rates, CGT withholding. Sourced from state revenue offices and ATO July 2026.
Australia's two-year ban on foreign purchases of established homes (April 2025–March 2027) explained: who is affected, what you can still buy, FIRB rules, and what it means for migrants on temporary visas.