heugas

On 16/03/2019 at 19:16, lisawhite123 said:

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone had any experience or knows as the internet can throw up a whole host of answers!

We have been in Queensland for 6 months and are thinking about buying a house to live in before we get PR. I’m aware we would have to apply to the FIRB for approval which carries a fee but I’ve been reading about foreign investor stamp duty tax and wonder if it would apply to us? Or is that for foreign investors that don’t have any visa’s?

Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

 

Hi, yes, we purchased our home while on a temporary visa. The first house we applied too fell through (our end) so we had to pay 2 applications to FIRB at 5K each. 

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/31697394?s=51

Yes, thats what i ve been told of by a Mara agent. We applied in July 17 and still waiting to hear. My daughter was away on holidays for 3 weeks in december. 

Hi,

In response to your question, all the applicants in the visa must be in Australia for the visa to be granted. 

I applied in July and still waiting. 

Good luck! 

We called IMMI yesterday, they told us not to do it unless they ask for it.

We bought our house in December with Citi, not many banks were prepared to lend to us because we are on a temporary visa. Just be aware that if you are a temporary resident you need FIRB approval to buy a house for which you have to pay $5000. All the best!