It depends on what you want to buy. The R3 Form (for use by individuals) and C1 Form (for use by companies and trusts) are available for straight forward residential real estate applications. The D2 Form is used by developers wanting advanced approval to sell up to 50 per cent of a new residential development to foreign persons.

Otherwise, you will need to address the information requirements set out in the Summary of Australia’s Foreign Investment Policy or the Urban Land Policy and submit an application in letter form, along with the appropriate statutory notice.