Queensland (Australia) Hunan (China) Investment and Trade Promotion Association Inc.

FIRB property support for investors from Nanjing, China

Nanjing professional and family enquiries

Nanjing investor support for Australian property ownership, education and redevelopment.

QHITPA provides paid administrative coordination and application-preparation support for Nanjing-based individuals, families, companies and advisers considering Australian residential land, new dwellings, development, commercial property or connected investment matters.

Bilingual enquiry supportPaid application coordinationBrisbane-based team

Start your Nanjing enquiry

Send the purchaser, property and timing details before you commit.

A concise first brief helps QHITPA identify whether the Nanjing enquiry concerns residential land, a new dwelling, development, commercial land or a broader business transaction.

  • Purchaser and beneficial-owner review
  • Property and contract classification
  • Document and adviser coordination
  • Follow-up on information and conditions

Nanjing Australian property enquiry

By submitting this form, you consent to QHITPA using the information to respond to your enquiry. Do not send original identity documents through this form.

About Nanjing investor enquiries

Turning a Nanjing investment idea into an Australian transaction brief

Nanjing is a major provincial capital with strengths in universities, research, software, finance and advanced manufacturing.

Nanjing investors may investigate Australian opportunities for education, technology, family, property development or institutional cooperation and benefit from a documented approval pathway.

Business strengths: education, research, software, advanced manufacturing and professional services

Nanjing clients may be comparing education-related housing, new dwellings and redevelopment concepts. The distinction between a new property and an established dwelling must be confirmed from reliable property documents, not assumptions.

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Investor scenarios

Property and business scenarios that require different treatment

The same Nanjing investor may have several objectives, but each Australian asset must be classified and documented on its own facts.

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Family, education and future housing plans

Family or education objectives do not automatically determine the approval outcome. The proposed resident, purchaser, property status and timing should be documented clearly, with migration questions referred to a suitably qualified professional.

02

Established sites and redevelopment proposals

A redevelopment concept requires evidence about the existing property, proposed works, construction timetable and intended outcome. The investor should not assume that an established dwelling becomes eligible merely because renovation is planned.

03

Joint ownership and related parties

If spouses, relatives, business partners, companies or trusts may acquire the property together, the ownership percentages and role of each party should be settled before the application and contract documents are finalised.

Application readiness

Reduce delays with a complete starting file

Organising these points early helps the Nanjing client, QHITPA and independent advisers avoid inconsistent documents and preventable delays.

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State the intended use

Explain whether the property is for investment, development, family occupation, business operations, staff use or another purpose.

2

Map beneficial ownership

Prepare a simple ownership chart showing shareholders, controllers, trustees and ultimate beneficial owners where an entity is involved.

3

Control contract timing

Record reservation, signing, finance and settlement dates and obtain independent legal advice on any foreign-investment approval condition.

4

Prepare clear English translations

Key identity, company, ownership and transaction documents may need accurate English translations for Australian advisers and application preparation.

QHITPA coordination pathway

How QHITPA organises people, documents and next actions

QHITPA acts as a paid coordination point for Nanjing enquiries. It does not issue approval or replace Australian legal, tax, finance, property or migration professionals.

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1. Clarify the transaction

Record the investor, purchaser, ownership chain, asset, value, intended use and deadlines in one working brief.

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2. Build the evidence checklist

Identify identity, company, ownership, funding, property and contract documents and note any translation requirements.

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3. Coordinate qualified advisers

Connect the client with suitable Australian legal, tax, finance, property and migration professionals where relevant.

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4. Prepare and follow through

Support application readiness, responses to information requests, understanding of conditions and practical next actions.

Current policy context

Current residential and commercial distinctions

The rules do not change because an applicant lives in Nanjing. The outcome depends on foreign-person status, purchaser structure, property category, value and current Australian law and policy.

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Residential land usually requires prior approval

Foreign persons generally need approval before acquiring an interest in Australian residential land, regardless of value.

E

Established dwellings are generally restricted

From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, foreign investors are generally prohibited from purchasing established dwellings, subject to limited exceptions.

C

Commercial and business matters use different tests

Commercial land, agricultural land and business acquisitions can involve separate thresholds and notification requirements.

General information only, current at 31 July 2026.

Regional connections

Continue from Nanjing to other China FIRB service pages.

Use the China directory to compare another city page or send one enquiry covering multiple investors or locations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions raised by Nanjing investors before an Australian property transaction.

Does a child studying in Australia change the rules?

Family or education circumstances may be relevant background but do not by themselves remove foreign investment requirements. Property type, purchaser status and the current policy remain important.

Can an established Australian dwelling be purchased?

From 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, foreign investors are generally prohibited from purchasing established dwellings, subject to limited exceptions. The current facts and policy must be checked before proceeding.

Can family members or business partners buy together?

Joint ownership may be possible, but each person or entity, ownership percentage, funding source and relationship should be recorded consistently in the application and contract documents.

Do Chinese documents need English translation?

Key documents may need accurate English translations for Australian advisers and application preparation. QHITPA can help identify which records should be prioritised.

Discuss your Nanjing to Australia property enquiry.

Provide the proposed purchaser, property type, Australian location, value and timing.

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