Foreign Investors

Are you feeling inspired to take a run-down wreck and make it new again? It all looks so glamorous and straightforward, with random ‘beautiful people’ tucking their perfectly styled hair into oddly flattering hardhats. But the reality of a large-scale renovation project is very different from the ‘TV reality.’ Renovating your home is a huge […]

Property is one of the most popular investment options in Australia and a great way to build your wealth. However, it’s a long-term commitment that isn’t for everyone. Consider the following benefits and risks to help decide if it’s the right option for you. Consider the options Have you considered renovating your current home, or

How is the Australian Property Market Different? They say Australia’s property market is a giant speculative bubble propelled by tax breaks, low-interest rates and “liar loans” that have led to mortgage stress. It is speculated that as a result, it’s all about to go bust, bringing down the banks and the economy with it. While

Victorian Melbourne Infrastructure Update More than $100 billion worth of new roads, rail lines, hospitals, skyscrapers, prisons, wind farms and other infrastructure is being built or planned in Victoria as the state’s surge in the delivery of major projects gathers pace. A spike in investment by governments and businesses in new projects in Victoria has

Tax Strategies for Foreign Investors   Investing in Australia The Australian Government welcomes productive foreign direct investment. It has helped build Australia’s economy and contributes to economic growth, innovation, and prosperity. To protect Australia’s interests whilst maximising investment flows, certain foreign acquisitions of Australian shares and assets are reviewed by the Australian Foreign Investment Review

What is the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)? Australia has a foreign investment approval regime that regulates certain types of acquisitions by ‘foreign persons’ of equity securities in Australian companies and trusts, and of Australian businesses and Australian real property assets. The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is a non-statutory body that advises the Government