Established-dwelling ban (1 Apr 2025 – 30 Jun 2029)

Foreign persons generally can't buy established homes in this window. You can buy new builds, off-the-plan, vacant land and house & land.

FIRB application fees from ~A$4,500

Fees scale with the property value. We'll point you to the current ATO schedule before you apply.

VIC Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty — 8%

An 8% duty applies on top of standard stamp duty for foreign purchasers in Victoria.

Absentee owner land-tax surcharge — up to 4%

An annual land-tax surcharge may apply to absentee owners. We'll flag whether it's likely for you.

Roughly twice the FIRB application fee may apply if the home is left vacant more than six months in a year.

Developer Exemption Certificate (DEC)

Some approved developments hold a DEC that simplifies individual FIRB applications — we prioritise eligible stock where it helps.

— Foreign investors

Buying from overseas? We make FIRB simple.

New-build and house-and-land investment for temporary residents, expats and foreign buyers — with FIRB navigation and the right specialists beside you.

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FIRB-eligible new buildsSpecialists on callSupport to settlement

Receiving the keys to a new home in Melbourne's west

From first call to keys in hand

— Who it’s for

Built for overseas & foreign buyers

From your first investment to a growing portfolio — wherever you’re based, we make buying in Melbourne’s west straightforward.

First-time investors

Busy professionals who need full-service help

Existing investors scaling a portfolio

SMSF buyers seeking compliant options

Expats & overseas buyers seeking trusted local support

New here? Start with the scheme

The Australia Investment Scheme — our guided, end-to-end process.

Australia Investment Scheme

— FIRB at a glance

The rules, in plain language

Indicative figures, as at 2026 — confirm current rates.

~$0.0k

FIRB application fee, from

VIC foreign-purchaser duty

up to 0%

Absentee land-tax surcharge

Foreign buyers need Foreign Investment Review Board approval before purchasing. We help you understand and prepare the pathway.

as at 2026 — confirm current rates

Ravs Realtors provides guidance and connects you with licensed specialists (migration lawyers, accountants, conveyancers, bankers). We do not provide legal, migration, tax, or binding FIRB advice. Figures are indicative and current as at 2026 — confirm before you commit.

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Start your investment

Tell us a little about you and Rav will be in touch within one business hour.

Book a consultation +61 428 192 899

— What happens next

Consultation

An initial discussion of your investment objectives, budget and timeframe.

Selection

Curated, FIRB-eligible property options that align with your goals.

Investment

End-to-end support to complete — legal, financial and management aspects, via our specialists.

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