05/05/2026
That "too good to be true" deal might be costing you more than you think. 🚩
Here's what I check before I ever recommend a property to an overseas buyer:
1. Why is the incentive so generous?
Cashback, furniture packages, stamp duty rebates — sometimes it's marketing. Sometimes it's masking a price that the market won't support.
2. High density development?
Thousands of units in a single development means high resale competition. When everyone sells, who's your buyer?
3. Still selling after years — and still not done?
If a project has been on the market for years and the developer is still hunting for buyers, ask why. Local Australians aren't buying it. That's not a coincidence — they can see what overseas buyers sometimes can't. It may be overpriced for the area, too dense to feel liveable, or simply a project the market has quietly rejected. If the locals won't touch it, think carefully before you do.
4. Owner-occupier quality or investor quality?
There's a difference. One attracts pride of ownership and holds value. The other attracts rent and vacancy. It's important to think about your goal and the exit plan.
5. Developer track record.
Have they delivered before? On time? To the standard promised? Why are they heavily marketing it in Asia?
A good agent shows you the full picture — not just the brochure.
This is how we protect your investment before it's made. 👇
Save this if you're buying Australian property from overseas.
