How to Buy Property in the United States: 4 Tips for Australian Home Shoppers

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The property experts at Zillow, the leading real estate marketplace in the United States, share their tips for Australian home shoppers looking north.

Maybe you fell in love with a new city while on holiday in the US. Maybe you’re itching for a new experience. Or maybe, after observing the American dream from afar, you’ve decided to pursue it for yourself.

Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to move to the land of opportunity. But the prospect of navigating a foreign tax system, calculating extra administrative costs or learning about a completely different housing market can feel overwhelming.

For Australians looking to buy a home abroad, here are tips to keep in mind.

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What Sydney’s Median House Price Will Get You in 10 US Cities.

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MADELEINE WEDESWEILER DOMAIN REPORTER FEB 21, 2017

For first home buyers and investors locked out of the property market the grass may be looking much greener in the United States.

Prices in Australian cities are as high as they’ve ever been with Sydney’s median house price hitting $1,123,991, according to Domain Group data.

Even the median price in New York City is much cheaper than Sydney’s at $US626,600 which in Australian dollars is $829,179.

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