Calculate Your Australian Property Investment Costs
Get instant FIRB eligibility checks, comprehensive cost breakdowns, and detailed investment analytics with ROI projections and cash flow analysis.
Everything You Need to Invest with Confidence
Comprehensive tools and insights for foreign property investors in Australia
Know Your Eligibility Instantly
Get immediate feedback on whether FIRB approval is required based on your citizenship status, visa type, and property details. No guesswork, just clear answers.
- Instant eligibility determination
- Clear explanations for all requirements
- Identifies potential restrictions
Complete Cost Transparency
See every fee, tax, and cost associated with your property purchase. From FIRB application fees to stamp duty, ongoing costs, and more.
- FIRB fees calculated by property value
- State-specific stamp duty & surcharges
- Ongoing costs like land tax & insurance
Smart Investment Analytics
Understand your investment potential with detailed ROI projections, cash flow analysis, and equity growth forecasts over 10+ years.
- 10-year ROI & cash flow projections
- Equity growth & appreciation analysis
- Risk assessment & sensitivity analysis
How It Works
Enter Property Details
Provide the purchase price and property location
Review Calculations
See a detailed breakdown of all applicable fees
Make Informed Decisions
Understand your total investment cost before committing
When Are These Fees Required?
Foreign investment fees are required in specific circumstances when purchasing Australian residential property:
- Foreign citizens purchasing any Australian residential property
- Temporary residents buying established dwellings or vacant land
- Non-residents making any residential property investment
- Companies/trusts with foreign ownership purchasing residential property
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident
- A New Zealand citizen with Special Category Visa (subclass 444)
- A temporary resident buying a new dwelling to live in
When is FIRB Approval Required?
Understanding the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval process and requirements
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is an Australian government body that reviews foreign investment proposals. Under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, foreign persons must obtain FIRB approval before purchasing residential property in Australia.
Processing Timeline
Standard
Standard applications take 30 days from receipt of complete application
Expedited
Expedited processing available for additional fee (10 days)
Complex
Complex applications may take 90+ days
The FIRB Process
Apply Online
Submit your application through the FIRB portal with property details and supporting documents
Pay Application Fee
Application fees range from $13,200 to $100,000+ based on property value
Wait for Decision
Standard processing takes 30 days. You'll receive a 'no objection' notification if approved
Settle Property
Complete your purchase within 12 months of approval and comply with all conditions
- Property-specific application (cannot get pre-approval)
- Complete documentation including passport, visa, and property details
- Non-refundable application fee
- Compliance with approval conditions (e.g., primary residence for temporary residents)
Purchasing without FIRB approval when required is a serious offence with severe penalties:
- Fines up to $3.3 million for individuals
- Criminal prosecution with up to 10 years imprisonment
- Forced divestment (must sell the property)
- Loss of capital gains and future approval difficulties