Australian PM says considering tightening rules for foreign purchases of existing homes

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott there needs to be "better enforcement of the rules for foreign purchases of existing homes,"

  • The government is currently considering the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee inquiry regarding foreign investment in residential real estate
  • Details of the reforms will be announced in coming weeks
  • Abbott announced a lowering in the screening threshold to A$15M for foreign purchase of agricultural land
  • Will apply to the cumulative value of agricultural land owned by the foreign investors

Headlines via MNI

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