FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) Approval
制限ありThe Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) regulates foreign investment in Australian residential property under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975.
- Foreign buyers must obtain FIRB approval before purchasing any residential property
- Foreign buyers are generally restricted to new-build properties (new dwellings, off-plan, vacant land for development)
- Temporary visa holders may purchase one established dwelling as their residence (must sell upon departure)
- FIRB application fees are non-refundable and start at $14,100 for properties under $1M
- Penalties for non-compliance include civil penalties up to $525,000 for individuals and forced divestment
- Australian citizens and permanent residents face no FIRB restrictions
- New Zealand citizens with Special Category Visas are treated as temporary residents for FIRB purposes



