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International clients

Expatriates and Interstate Property Buyers

Domain Buyer Advocates professionals are experienced in purchasing property for clients who are not residing in Australia. Our thorough processes enable us to purchase your property in a professional, controlled manner while you are not in the state or country. Our administrative systems allow you to maintain full control of the purchase while we do all the “running around” and arrange execution of documents as required to effect a purchase.

Domain Property Advocates professionals understand the stress that can result when you return home and try to fit a property purchase in to what is supposed to be a pleasurable holiday. Our service allows you to spend time doing the things you enjoy when in Australia. Our process eradicates the emotional impulse buying that often results from time restrictions and a limited supply of property.

If you are looking for a property in Australia, we can carry out the full search and negotiation process on your behalf. We will put you in touch with tested professionals, and will guide you to the most effective way of maximising your choices. We have built a database of trusted solicitors, building consultants and taxation specialists who focus on the requirements of expatriates and foreign investors.

Foreign Investors

If you are not an Australian citizen and are living overseas without a Permanent Resident Visa for Australia, the Australian Federal Government places limitations on your ability to buy property here. The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) needs to approve your property purchase.

We’ve provided a link that will take you to the FIRB for detailed information. There are no exemptions, and they do require an application to be made for each property purchase.

For more information go to:
The Foreign Investment Review Board

The following is a brief outline of some requirements.

Vacant Land

Subject to certain conditions the purchase of vacant land for development is usually approved. Some conditions are:

Construction must commence within 12 months, it must be continuous and substantial.
At least 50 per cent of the purchase price or the current market value of the land (whichever is higher) must be spent on the development of the land. The cost and completion date must also be disclosed.
These properties may be sold, retained or rented out once the requirements are met.

For more information go to:
The Foreign Investment Review Board

New and Off the Plan properties

The purchase of properties that are just completed, off the plan or under construction and which have never been occupied or sold are usually approved. These properties include house and land packages, new units and townhouses. There is a further requirement that in one development no more than 50 per cent of the properties are sold to foreign interests.

This category also has conditional inclusions for extensively refurbished buildings and stand-alone dwellings, but not for previously occupied refurbished property. The link below has further details on the conditions for this category.

These properties may be sold, retained or rented out once the requirements are met.

For more information go to:
The Foreign Investment Review Board