kessueash Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 We are thinking of buying a house or apartment to use purely for when we holiday in Mandurah we wouldn't want to let it out. If anyone has had the experience we would appreciate any info you have regarding costs etc when you buy and once you bought. Was it a good purchase? Look forward to replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 As a non resident you have to seek approval to buy a property https://firb.gov.au/resources/guidance/gn03/ ETA - with multiple tourist visa's there is always a risk that a no further stay may be added onto the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessueash Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hi Ali, thanks for your reply. Yes I know about seeking approval and I also found out that on new builds some developers may have an excemption certificate so its already been approved for you. I would have to ask the developer for a copy if this was the case. Theres so much needed for anything you do in Australia, shame its not like it in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Would you just sell the property if there were problems with regard to obtaining further tourist visa's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessueash Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 very good question. We are just thinking about all options at the moment, it seems like the best option at the moment is staying with family then think about where to stay when my husband retires. Think it will be a case of if we can get a visa then rent, instead of committing to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Property prices are dropping in WA in some areas, so it could be a good time to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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