
Australian property has been an effective tax planning tool for Aussie expats for many years. However, recent changes to home loan lending rules and tax changes coupled with higher entry points are challenging that convention.
Thankfully, Australian property markets are experiencing strong gains due to increased population, downsizing trends, and property supply shortages across all states.
At the same time property tax has been escalating with Capital Gains Tax, buyer stamp duty, land tax and foreign buyer surcharges lifting sharply.
Watch this free presentation by Steve Douglas as he provides insight into:
- Is property still a tax effective option for expats?
- What are the additional costs of property ownership for expats and foreign investors?
- Property market performance state by state
- What is driving the Australian property market and its sustainability?
Is it the right time to enter the property market?
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Steve Douglas is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the SMATS Group of Companies and serves as the Managing Director of Australasian Taxation Services.
A Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a Registered Tax Agent, Steve is widely recognised for his expertise in Australian property and expatriate tax planning. He is also the author of the book The Aussie Expat – The Luckiest Person on Earth, which has sold over 10,000 copies.
Steve is a frequent speaker on Australian property and taxation topics and has been featured in numerous international publications. Notably, he was among the few property analysts who accurately predicted the post-COVID property boom in Australia.
Steve has been a leading advocate against changes to the Australian Tax Residency rules impacting expats, successfully postponing parliamentary discussions on the matter to date.