From 1 April 2025, a two-year ban on foreign buyers purchasing established homes has changed the landscape. Here is what agents must know — and why it actually simplifies the market. The 2025 Established Homes Ban: What Changed Effective 1 April 2025, the Australian government introduced a temporary ban on foreign persons
Two of Australia's biggest property portals dominate the market — but they reach less than half of active Chinese buyers. Here is why, and what you can do about it. The Portal Landscape Most Agents Are Not Seeing Domain and realestate.com.au are extraordinary platforms for reaching the broad Australian buyer market. But
If you are only listing on Domain and REA, you are invisible to a large portion of Chinese buyers. Here is how they actually find properties — and what you can do about it. The Search Journey Starts Somewhere Different When most Australian buyers start their property search, they open Domain or
What the ATO and FIRB Data Reveals Two government data sets tell the clearest story about Chinese buyer activity in Australian real estate. First, the Australian Taxation Office's foreign ownership register: of more than 40,000 residential properties held by overseas interests and acquired between 2016 and 2024, a remarkable 67% are
At ACproperty.com.au, we’ve been tracking growing demand from Chinese buyers who are once again showing strong interest in Australia’s property market in 2025. While headlines often focus on government restrictions or tax surcharges, the real story is about long-term family planning, education, lifestyle, and wealth preservation. Here are some of the
In today’s global property market, Chinese buyers remain one of the most important international segments for Australian real estate. To effectively connect with this audience, an official WeChat account is no longer optional for real estate agencies — it’s essential. At ACproperty.com.au, we’ve seen how WeChat can transform an agency’s ability
Education has long been a cornerstone of Chinese culture. Rooted in Confucian values and generations of societal expectation, academic success is viewed not just as a personal achievement, but as a pathway to family honour, career stability, and upward mobility. In 2025, this deeply ingrained emphasis on education continues to
Australia has long been a popular destination for Chinese property buyers. However, within this group, it's important to distinguish between local Chinese-Australian buyers and overseas Chinese buyers. While they share cultural roots, their purchasing behaviours, preferences, and motivations can be very different. Understanding these differences can help developers, agents, and marketers tailor their
When it comes to attracting Chinese buyers for your Australian properties, many agents focus heavily on international markets—particularly targeting buyers directly from China. However, the truth is, local Chinese buyers in Australia play a far more critical role in your international sales success than you might realize. Why Targeting Local Chinese
In today’s interconnected world, international buyers are a key part of the Australian real estate market. To successfully market properties to them, real estate agents must adapt their strategies. Here’s a few tips from us! 1. Understand the Needs of International Buyers International buyers, especially from China and Southeast Asia, often buy