FIRB residential real estate — temporary residents
Temporary residents may purchase 1 established dwelling for own residence + new dwellings without limit.
Who must comply
Temporary residents acquiring residential property + their developer/agent.
What triggers it
Property acquisition by foreign person.
When due
Pre-acquisition approval; sale of established dwelling on departure.
Evidence required
FIRB approval letter + sale evidence on departure.
Max penalty
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Summary
Foreign Acquisitions + Takeovers Act 1975 + Reg 2015. Temporary residents permitted to acquire 1 established dwelling for use as principal residence + new dwellings without limit. Approval + reporting obligations.
Enforced by
Source legislation
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Related obligations
- CWLTHConduct conveyancing via PEXA (e-conveyancing) where mandatedMost state property transactions must be lodged electronically via PEXA or sympli.
- CWLTHNotify FIRB before foreign investment in Australian assetsForeign persons must notify the Foreign Investment Review Board before acquiring interests above prescribed thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with FIRB residential real estate — temporary residents?
- Temporary residents acquiring residential property + their developer/agent.
- What triggers FIRB residential real estate — temporary residents?
- Property acquisition by foreign person.
- When is FIRB residential real estate — temporary residents due?
- Pre-acquisition approval; sale of established dwelling on departure.
- What evidence is required for FIRB residential real estate — temporary residents?
- FIRB approval letter + sale evidence on departure.
Source: https://firb.gov.au/residential-real-estate. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.