Australia
AAA Commonwealth market; foreign-buyer surcharge up to 9% (NSW; VIC/QLD 8%) on top of standard transfer duty, plus 2025–2027 established-dwelling restriction
Currency Risk
AUD
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✅ Strengths
- ▸AAA sovereign, transparent Commonwealth market
- ▸Sydney/Melbourne liquidity; Perth yield up to 6%
- ▸English-language process and tenant-quality exposure
⚠ Risks
- ▸FIRB screening plus state surcharge/vacancy taxes
- ▸AUD/home-currency volatility can erase net rent
- ▸STR and bank terms vary by state and asset
CASABROVA Verdict
Australia is a selective capital-preservation market, not an easy yield market. Use it only where eligibility, tax, lending and rental rules are clear.
Profile context: US Investor. The displayed treaty, tax and score data are selected for this profile.
US: Profile adjusted score 55.5 (rank #29).
Recommended Strategy
Prefer liquid Sydney/Melbourne assets or better-yield Brisbane/Perth apartments. Price FIRB, state tax and AUD exposure before any deposit.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, current to July 1, 2026. Not financial or legal advice.