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Recorded Webinar: Jumping the Hurdles - Navigating NSW Property Purchases by Foreigners

Date: Recorded: 28 January 2022 Duration: 1 hour AB
PRESENTED BY Andrew Rider Barrister - Level 22 Chambers , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Date: Recorded: 28 January 2022

Duration: 1 hour

ABOUT THE RECORDED WEBINAR

State and Federal Governments have been very active in the last few years in the regulation of property purchasers by foreigners in Australia. This session provides conveyancers with a detailed update of recent developments in NSW and nationally when acting for foreign citizens, including:

  • What restrictions are there on foreign property purchasers in NSW?
  • Why the residential status of a purchaser matters and ascertaining applicability of the legislation
  • What properties are foreigners able to purchase?
  • Rules for purchasing through trusts and foreign corporations
  • When is FIRB approval required and how is it obtained?
  • Conditional contracts and drafting tips
  • Stamp duty surcharges in NSW – what are they and when do they apply? Are there any exemptions?
  • Land tax and absentee owner land tax surcharge rates
  • Detail of the foreign CGT withholding tax and its impact on mortgage discharge and deposit access
  • Consequences of non-compliance with the regimes

Presented By

Andrew Rider
Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Sydney, NSW

Andrew Rider is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading Australian tax barrister specialising in tax litigation and dispute resolution.

Andrew also advises on Australia-wide taxes, including stamp duties, land tax and payroll tax.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Andrew was an Associate to Justice Michael Kirby and solicitor.

Andrew lectures in taxation law at the University of Sydney Law School, judges mooting competitions for the University of NSW and previously lectured in taxation law at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Andrew authors the national stamp duty section of the leading online service “Practical Guidance - Property Law” and edits the leading stamp duty publication “Australian Stamp Duties Law”.

Andrew is a Chartered Tax Adviser and examiner with The Tax Institute and member of The Tax Institute/Revenue NSW Liaison Committee and Dispute Resolution Technical Committee. Andrew is also a member of the NCAT Revenue List Consultative Forum.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for property conveyancers in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit – substantive law.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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