ausclaud,each state has its own threshold,nsw is land value over $261,000 regardless of how many properties u have,it works on a sliding scale as the value increases,u are supposed to pay it when u do your tax return,its another rought from the govt.(shame on u bob carr)

thanks for that western i’ll check it out,about the stamp duty charges,is that only if we borrow the money in NZ,does that apply if we use funds from aus & purchase in NZ?