Foreigner Buyer Restrictions in Australia

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Elysium
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November 26, 2018 - 1:37 am
Hello all,

I am a property investor from Europe, and looking to invest into Australian property, and I already own 2 rental units in new developments.

The problem:
Foreign investors are ONLY allowed to purchase NEW properties (completed within max 1 year). These types of properties are more expensive (easily 25% more) than existing older units and probably get a lower % ROI as well.

I am looking for (legal) ways to purchase older units, or buy land to develop into rental units.

Is anyone here familiar with the laws that apply to non-Australian property investors in Australia?
Is there anything I can do?
What if a property is jointly owned by a local and myself?

Thank you in advance!
- This topic was modified 9 months, 4 weeks ago by Elysium.
Richard Taylor
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November 27, 2018 - 9:46 pm

Hi there

I have sent you a PM in regards to such a way.

We do this with a couple of large Chinese groups and it works well for all concerned.

Cheers

Yours in Finance

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Terryw
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November 27, 2018 - 11:18 pm

Yes, there are a number of ways it can be structured. You will need legal advice on the foreign acquisitions and takeovers act and regs

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