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Your FIRB Lawyer in Australia

Fixed fee FIRB applications for foreign investors purchasing Australian property. Fast approvals, clear pricing.

Why Foreign Investors Choose Us

Clear, predictable legal support for your Australian property purchase

Fixed Fee Pricing

Know your FIRB approval cost upfront. No hourly billing surprises or hidden charges on your application.

Fast Turnaround

We lodge your Foreign Investment Review Board application promptly. Most applications submitted within 48 hours.

Full Compliance Support

We handle conditions, reporting obligations, and ensure your purchase meets all FIRB requirements.

All Property Types

Residential, commercial, agricultural, and vacant land acquisitions across every Australian state and territory.

Clear Communication

We explain the FIRB process in plain terms. You receive regular updates from lodgement through to approval.

New Benefit

Incomplete applications waste time and fees. We prepare your documents correctly the first time.

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FIRB Applications for Every Buyer

We assist foreign investors across all property categories and investment structures

Signing a contract for residential land acquisition

Residential Land Acquisition

Buying a home in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide? Temporary visa holders and overseas buyers need FIRB approval before purchasing established dwellings or vacant residential land. We prepare and lodge your application, handle Treasury correspondence, and ensure your approval arrives before settlement.

Commercial property investment in Australia

Commercial Property Foreign Investment

Foreign corporations and overseas investors acquiring Australian commercial property face different thresholds and conditions. We advise on screening requirements, prepare business acquisition applications, and manage the approval process for office buildings, retail premises, and industrial sites.

Property development and new dwelling exemption certificates

New Dwelling Exemption Certificates

Property developers selling off-the-plan to foreign buyers can obtain exemption certificates. This allows overseas purchasers to buy without individual FIRB applications. We handle the certificate application process, ensuring your development qualifies and your sales can proceed without delays.

Residential Property

Residential Property

FIRB applications for temporary residents buying a home and overseas investors purchasing houses, apartments, and townhouses.

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Commercial Acquisitions

Commercial Acquisitions

Foreign investment approval for office buildings, retail centres, industrial properties, and business premises across Australia.

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New Dwelling Certificates

New Dwelling Certificates

Exemption certificates for developers selling off-the-plan apartments and new homes to foreign purchasers.

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Vacant Land

Vacant Land

Approval applications for foreign buyers acquiring vacant residential or agricultural land for development.

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Condition Compliance

Condition Compliance

Ongoing advice on FIRB conditions, disposal requirements, and annual reporting obligations for approved investments.

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Penalty Mitigation

Penalty Mitigation

Assistance with voluntary disclosure, penalty negotiations, and resolving compliance issues with the ATO.

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Australian Lawyers for Foreign Property Investors

FIRBLawyer.com.au provides foreign investor legal advice for property purchases throughout Australia. As part of Sutton Laurence King Lawyers, a boutique property law firm, we focus exclusively on Foreign Investment Review Board applications and compliance matters.

Every foreign person buying Australian property needs government approval. This includes temporary visa holders purchasing a home, overseas investors acquiring investment properties, and foreign corporations buying commercial real estate. The FIRB application process involves Treasury assessment, fee payments, and strict conditions on your purchase.

We offer fixed fee FIRB applications with transparent pricing. You receive a complete quote before we begin work. Our lawyers handle the entire process, from initial assessment through to approval and settlement. We work with clients in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas across every state and territory.

Get Foreign Investment Approval in Australia

Fixed fee quotes available. We respond to all enquiries within one business day.

Common FIRB Questions

FIRB application fees depend on your property's purchase price. For properties under $1 million, the government fee is approximately $14,700 (based on 2025-26 indexation). Fees increase with property value. Our legal fees are quoted separately and fixed before we commence work.

Yes. Temporary residents must obtain FIRB approval before purchasing any residential property in Australia. This applies to all visa types including student visas, work visas, and bridging visas. Approval typically permits purchase of one established dwelling to live in.

Standard residential applications take 30 days from lodgement. Complex applications involving commercial property, agricultural land, or sensitive investments may take longer. We lodge most applications within 48 hours of receiving your documents.

Yes. Parents living overseas can purchase property for children studying in Australia. The application requires evidence of your child's student visa and enrolment. Conditions typically require sale of the property within a set period after studies conclude.

Purchasing without required approval is a serious offence. Penalties include forced sale of the property, civil penalties exceeding $330,000 for individuals (based on current penalty unit rates), and criminal prosecution. If you have purchased without approval, contact us immediately about voluntary disclosure options.

Generally yes. Each property acquisition requires its own FIRB application and approval. Developers can obtain exemption certificates covering multiple dwellings in a single development, allowing foreign buyers to purchase without individual applications.

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