Does foreign purchaser additional duty apply to New Zealand citizens acquiring residential property in Victoria?
In Victoria, foreign purchaser additional duty (FPAD) is an 8% extra duty on residential properties for foreign purchasers. From 26 November 2025, the FPAD rules for New Zealand citizens changed from a visa requirement to a residency requirement. If you are a New Zealand citizen, this may change whether you are required to pay FPAD. […]
