Buy property in India from Australia
Yes — Australia-based NRIs can freely buy residential property in Bangalore, Gurgaon and Chennai under FEMA, with no RBI approval needed. Property Point manages the entire purchase remotely from Australia: live virtual tours scheduled to your time zone, RERA verification, FEMA-compliant documentation, home-loan help, Power of Attorney and repatriation guidance.
Why Australia-based NRIs invest in Indian real estate
- Strong, consistent appreciation in premium corridors and resilient rental demand
- A natural rupee hedge and a home base for family or eventual return
- RERA transparency and professional management make remote ownership low-effort
Buying from Australia, made effortless
- Virtual tours and advisor calls scheduled around Sydney, Melbourne and Perth hours
- RERA verification, title and approval checks done before you commit
- Payments routed correctly through your NRE/NRO/FCNR account
- Power of Attorney so you never need to fly down to register
- Home-loan comparison and documentation support
- Repatriation guidance when you eventually sell
The essentials you should know
NRIs and OCIs can buy any residential or commercial property (not agricultural land) under FEMA. Payments must go through Indian banking channels. Home loans are available up to 75–80% of value, and sale proceeds are repatriable within FEMA limits. Our guides below cover each of these in depth.
Frequently asked
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. FEMA and tax rules change with each Union Budget — please confirm specifics with a qualified chartered accountant. Property Point's NRI desk connects you with vetted professionals.
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