Snowbound 10 Posted January 19, 2021 Hi all. Does anyone know if you pay increased stamp duty on a property in NSW if you also own property in the UK?? (Have left message for a conveyancer to call me but only have until midday to offer on property). Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 9,418 Posted January 20, 2021 47 minutes ago, Snowbound said: Does anyone know if you pay increased stamp duty on a property in NSW if you also own property in the UK?? (Have left message for a conveyancer to call me but only have until midday to offer on property). No, it makes no difference whether you own property in the UK or not. You will pay a hefty surcharge if you are on a temporary visa (e.g. 482 or 491), and you'll also need permission to buy from the FIRB. If you have never owned property in either country, you may be eligible for first home buyers' benefits. Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa March 2015, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 My new novel, A Dance With Danger, is due out August 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtritudr 285 Posted January 21, 2021 When are you planning on purchasing in NSW? NSW is considering offering the option of paying ongoing property tax instead of a one-off stamp duty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
