Visa's and Purchasing Property

[MACDONALDO67]

Two things, just as a matter of interest, if anyone knows first hand please?

 

 

If a Working Visa is up to the age of 45 and a Retirement Visa is from the age of 55, what is there Visa wise between 45 and 55 ??? I'm 43 so I don't think my dream come true move is going to happen within the next two years.

 

 

Also, can a tourist, (on Tourist Visa only) purchase property in Australia and is it restricted to new build only?

 

 

Just two questions I meant to ask a while ago but never posted.

 

Thanks to anyone that can help and has been through the Visa process. :notworthy:

[Pumpkin]

Two things, just as a matter of interest, if anyone knows first hand please?

 

 

If a Working Visa is up to the age of 45 and a Retirement Visa is from the age of 55, what is there Visa wise between 45 and 55 ??? I'm 43 so I don't think my dream come true move is going to happen within the next two years.

 

 

Also, can a tourist, (on Tourist Visa only) purchase property in Australia and is it restricted to new build only?

 

 

Just two questions I meant to ask a while ago but never posted.

 

Thanks to anyone that can help and has been through the Visa process. :notworthy:

 

There is nothing that goes by the name of "Working Visa". I will guess that you mean the skilled migrant visa. One can *apply* for the visa up until the age of 45 (at the moment, soon to be increased) but it does not mean that once one reaches 45 it is cancelled. It is a permanent visa so you have it for the rest of your life, unless you get citizenship or leave Australia and cannot get a re-entry visa.

 

You have two years to put an application in, which is plenty of time.

 

I believe that people who are not permanent residents that wish to buy a property have to get approval from an investments board, I cannot remember its proper name but I am sure somebody will come along soon who does. People on temporary employer sponsored visas have to follow this process too.

[Guest Manj]

Two things, just as a matter of interest, if anyone knows first hand please?

 

 

If a Working Visa is up to the age of 45 and a Retirement Visa is from the age of 55, what is there Visa wise between 45 and 55 ??? I'm 43 so I don't think my dream come true move is going to happen within the next two years.

 

 

Also, can a tourist, (on Tourist Visa only) purchase property in Australia and is it restricted to new build only?

 

 

Just two questions I meant to ask a while ago but never posted.

 

Thanks to anyone that can help and has been through the Visa process. :notworthy:

 

 

Hi MacDonaldo67

 

The authority that you need to seek approval is the FIRB

 

Hope the site answers your questions

 

FIRB: Foreign Investment Review Board - FAQ