Blog for Australian Expats

For Australians living overseas, property back home can remain a valuable asset. But selling property after becoming a non-resident involves unique tax rules and compliance requirements that differ significantly from those faced by Australian residents.

Understanding how the 6-year rule for Australian Expats works could potentially save tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars in tax.

For many Australians building wealth through property, negative gearing has long been a core strategy. But what happens when you move overseas? Does negative gearing as an Australian Expat still apply? And can you still benefit from carrying forward losses?

This blog explains how capital gains tax applies from an Australian perspective once you move overseas, which assets remain taxable, and the common traps Australian Expats should be aware of.

Selling an Australian property as an Australian Expat can be both a strategic move and a complicated one. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the process smoothly.

Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rules, effective 1 January 2025 and its impact on Australian Expats.