What Do I Wish I'd Known Before Buying My First Property in 2021?
I bought my first property in 2021, and looking back, there are a handful of lessons that would have saved me thousands of dollars if someone had just spelled them out beforehand. None of this is complicated once you know it. But nobody tells you until you've already made the mistake.
Why Do Off-Market and Pre-Market Access Matter More When You're Buying From Overseas?
By the time a property shows up on the major real estate portals, an expat buyer has usually already lost the race. Local buyers have seen it in a group chat, walked through it at a private viewing, and in some cases, even signed a contract - all before it's public.
Foreign Residency and the New CGT Rules: What Does the Latest Reporting Mean?
New reporting suggests expats who broke Australian tax residency while owning an investment property may not lose the CGT discount entirely from 1 July 2027. CORALA summarises what's being reported, and why some of the early media coverage may have overstated the impact.
What Do Australian Lenders Look at When Assessing Your Borrowing Capacity as an Expat?
We asked Shona Stephenson - Co-founder and Mortgage Broker at Australian Expat Finance, to explain how Australian lenders assess an expat borrower.
How Do the 2026 CGT Changes Affect Your Australian Property, As An Expat?
If you've ever worked overseas and given up Australian tax residency along the way, a change buried in this year's Federal Budget deserves your attention. From 1 July 2027, that stint abroad could cost you access to the new CGT indexation discount.
How Do I Buy An Australian Property as an Aussie Expat Living in the U.S. in 2026?
This playbook explains the full journey of buying Australian real estate, so as an Australian expat living in the U.S., you can understand how the process of buying Australian property works from start to finish.
How Much Can You Actually Borrow for Australian Property as an Australian Expat Living in the United States in 2026?
This guide explains how purchasing power is calculated for Aussie expats and why it frequently varies from online estimates.
10 Common Mistakes Aussie Expats Make When Buying Australian Property from the United States in 2026
This guide outlines common mistakes made by first time Australian expat investors living in the United States and highlights why a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach matters.