The full picture. Tax, timing and strategy for Aussie expat investors.
What We'll Cover
The Federal Budget, Hot Off the Press
The Budget lands on Tuesday, 12 May. A week later, we'll walk through exactly what was announced and what it means for overseas Australians and foreign investors. No lag, no spin. We'll also dig into how interest rates, currency movements and global uncertainty are reshaping the Australian property market right now, and why timing genuinely matters.
The Tax Reality for Overseas Investors
Non-resident tax rates, CGT withholding, FIRB obligations, the two-year ban on established homes, state-by-state land tax surcharges, and where the ATO is turning up the heat on enforcement. All in plain English, with a clear visual of how it stacks up across the states.
Strategy, Depreciation & Banking Tax Losses
The real edge for expat investors sits underneath the portfolio. How negative gearing and depreciation bank tax losses while you're overseas, ready to deploy against your income when you return home. Plus why new builds and off-plan properties are purpose-built for this play, and how a buy-and-hold strategy compounds the advantage.
CASE STUDY · FIVE YEARS OF INVESTING FROM SINGAPORE
Real numbers. Real outcomes. A disciplined buy-and-hold strategy, run from overseas.
$390K
Banked tax losses accumulated during the expat years
$222K
Saved on return to Australia through tax loss deployment
$3.5M
Portfolio built while living abroad, with minimal cashflow drag
MEET THE SPEAKERS
The experts doing this every day.
Two specialists who live and breathe cross-border property and tax strategy for Aussie expats. Between them, decades of getting this right.
Tristan Perry
Managing Director, Tax & Accounting, RP Financial Private
Australian Tax Accountant / AusCham Singapore Board Member / CA ANZ Singapore Council Chair
Tristan works with Australian expats and offshore investors to structure their assets tax- effectively and navigate the cross-border complexities that catch most people out. Known for turning genuinely complicated tax law into something you can actually act on.
Luke Pervan
Co-Founder, Property NXT
20+ Years in Australian Residential & Commercial Real Estate / Former LJ Hooker
With over two decades of guiding Australians through residential and commercial property, Luke brings sharp and practical insights into how structure and strategy intersect with long-term investing success. He built Property NXT to give expats the independent advice they weren’t getting anywhere else.
What you'll walk away with
- Clarity on where you stand under the current Australian tax rules as an expat or overseas investor.
- A practical understanding of the tax advantages available to you, and how to start using them.
- Confidence in what property strategy makes sense for your situation, whether you're starting out or already holding.
- A live Q&A with Tristan, Luke and the Property NXT team to ask the questions you've got.
Don't miss this one. Register today.
Free to attend, and get informed on tax changes for expats.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When will the 2026 Australian Federal Budget be released?
The Budget will be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 7:30pm AEST. Our webinar sits eight days later, which means you’ll be among the first to hear expert analysis of what it means for expats and foreign investors, not the generic consumer take.
What changes might impact overseas investors?
The Budget hasn’t been released yet, so nobody knows for certain. Speculation has ramped up around changes to the capital gains tax discount, negative gearing rules, and foreign resident CGT settings. There’s also ongoing tightening around ATO enforcement for non-resident investors.
On the night, Tristan and Luke will walk through exactly what did and didn’t make it into the Budget, and what the real-world implications are for your portfolio.
Who is Property NXT?
Property NXT is a Singapore-based, advisory-first property consultancy built specifically for Australian expats and overseas investors. We don’t sell properties, we help you build a portfolio. Founded by Luke Pervan and Cilla Burgmann, both Aussie expats who’ve lived the journey themselves, we bring over 20 years of Australian real estate expertise and a trusted network of mortgage brokers, tax specialists and wealth managers to guide you end-to-end. From first discovery call through to settlement and beyond, we’re there to keep things straightforward, strategic and genuinely in your interest.
Who is Tristan Perry?
Tristan is the Managing Director of Tax & Accounting at RP Financial Private. He’s an Australian Tax Accountant, an AusCham Singapore Board Member and Chair of the CA ANZ Singapore Council. His day job is helping Australian expats and offshore investors structure their assets tax- effectively and navigate the cross-border stuff that trips most people up.
Who is Luke Pervan?
Luke is CEO and Co-Founder of Property NXT. With over 20 years in Australian residential and commercial real estate (including running his own company and working with major brands like LJ Hooker), he’s guided clients through hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of property transactions. He relocated to Singapore with his family and built Property NXT to give expats the independent, strategic advice he found was missing in the market.
How do I join the webinar?
Once you register, you’ll get a confirmation email with the link. We’ll also send a reminder the day before, and another an hour out, so you don’t miss it.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, it’s completely free.
Will the session be recorded?
Yes. If you register but can’t make the live session, we’ll send you the recording afterwards. That said, the Q&A is the best bit, and you can only ask questions live.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Absolutely, that’s half the point. There’s a Q&A function built into the platform, and we’ll set aside proper time at the end to work through as many as we can. If we run out of time, we’ll follow up by email.
Can I share the registration link with a friend or partner?
Please do, the more the merrier. We do ask that each person register separately so they get their own join link.
I’d love to dig deeper before (or after) the event. What else can I read?
Grab a copy of our Tax Advantage Guide at https://propertynxtaustralia.com/download-to-find-out-more-about-the-tax-advantage-most-aussie-expats-dont-know-they-have/. It walks through the banked tax losses play most expats have no idea they can access.
Can I book a one-on-one with Luke or Tristan?
Yes, and we’d genuinely encourage it. Both offer free, zero-obligation discovery calls, whether that’s to talk strategy, tax structure, or just to sense- check where you’re at. Fill in the contact form and we’ll get you set up with whoever’s the right fit.