AU Australia property term
Foreign Buyer Spouse Exemption
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
An exemption that can remove the need for foreign investment approval when an individual buys residential property as joint tenants with an eligible Australian, permanent-resident or New Zealand citizen spouse.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
The exemption is specific to joint-tenancy ownership and does not extend to a tenants-in-common purchase. Confirm the spouse's status and the ownership form before signing.
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