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FIRB Rules for Foreign Buyers in 2026: Fees, Process, and Common Refusals

Understand FIRB fees, application steps, and common refusal reasons for foreign buyers in Australia in 2026.

Overview of FIRB for Foreign Buyers in 2026

This article explains the key aspects of Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) rules for foreign persons buying residential property in 2026, including application fees, approval process, and common reasons for refusal.

Application Fees and Process

Details on FIRB application fees and the approval process are covered in this section.

Diagram of FIRB application process for foreign buyers

Common Refusal Reasons

Learn about typical grounds for FIRB application refusals.