Buying property in Perth from interstate or overseas

You can buy property in Perth without being here. A buyer’s agent inspects for you, films walkthrough videos, checks the property and suburb, negotiates the price and coordinates settlement. Many of our clients live interstate or overseas, and some buy without ever visiting the property.

How it works with You&Me

  1. Discovery meeting online via Teams, to set your budget, goals and must-haves.
  2. Search on and off the market across Perth.
  3. Inspections and walkthrough videos by our team in person.
  4. Due diligence report: like-for-like comparable sales, zoning and R-codes, flood and bushfire maps, the suburb, schools, transport and amenities, the property’s pros, cons and maintenance points, and our price range.
  5. Negotiation and contract, with finance and building and pest conditions.
  6. Settlement: we coordinate with your broker and settlement agent, through to the final inspection.

What you’ll see before you decide

  • A walkthrough video of each property we recommend, with our commentary
  • Our due diligence report and price range
  • Building and pest inspection reports once you’re under offer
  • Regular updates by phone, email or video call

How long it takes

Our average time from the deep dive session to a signed contract is 23 days. Every search is different, and it depends on your brief and the market.

Settlement without being here

You don’t need to be in Perth for settlement. Your settlement agent handles the transfer, and we work with them, your broker and the selling agent through to the day. Before settlement we do your final inspection for you, checking the property is in the same condition and that everything included is working. See our final inspection checklist.

Who we help

  • Interstate buyers moving to Perth, or investing here
  • Australian expats buying a home to come back to, or an investment
  • FIFO workers on a roster
  • Defence families on posting

Buying from interstate

Australian citizens and permanent residents living interstate buy in WA the same way as locals. Talk to your broker early, and check whether any WA first home buyer concessions apply to you. See our first home buyer page.

Buying from overseas

  • Australian expats (citizens living overseas) can generally buy as Australians do. Your lender will have its own rules for overseas income.
  • Foreign persons generally need Foreign Investment Review Board approval. A federal ban stops foreign persons buying established dwellings from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, with limited exceptions (ATO, foreign investment in residential property).
  • WA foreign transfer duty: an additional 7% duty applies when foreign persons buy residential property in WA (WA Department of Finance fact sheet, as at 22 October 2026).

General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Get advice on your situation from a lawyer, accountant or mortgage broker.

Common questions

Can I buy a property in Perth without seeing it?
Yes. We inspect in person, film a walkthrough video and send you our due diligence report, so you can decide from wherever you are. Some of our clients buy without ever visiting the property.

Do I need to be in Perth for settlement?
No. Your settlement agent handles the transfer, and we do the final inspection for you before settlement.

Can Australian expats buy property in Perth?
Yes. Australian citizens living overseas can generally buy as Australians do, but lenders have their own rules for overseas income, so talk to a mortgage broker early.

Can foreign buyers buy an established home in Perth?
Generally not at the moment. A federal ban stops foreign persons buying established dwellings from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, with limited exceptions. Foreign persons also pay an additional 7% transfer duty in WA.

How long does it take to buy from interstate?
Our average time from the deep dive session to a signed contract is 23 days, wherever our clients live.

More: our Perth train lines guide and international buyers page.

You&Me has bought over 500 properties worth more than $500 million, is rated 5.0 on Google and was named Buyer’s Agency of the Year – WA at the 2023 Australian Enterprise Awards. Founders Heath Bassett and Simon Deering bring 48+ years of combined experience.

Have a question about your purchase? Book a free discovery call, online via Teams or in person, or see how our buyer’s agents in Perth work.

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