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THE PROPERTY NERDS: Navigating property investment while living overseas

05 NOV 2025 By Robyn Tongol 1 min read Investor Strategy

In this episode of The Property Nerds, host Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit speaks with Tim Biason, an Australian expat in Dubai, about navigating the challenges of investing in property back home.

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Tim, who moved to Dubai to advance his aviation career, has continued to grow his property portfolio while living overseas.

Having already owned a couple of investment properties in Australia, he faced the challenges of managing overseas investments until he enlisted the help of a buyer’s agent to provide local expertise and support.

The agent helped him navigate market trends, financing, and legal processes, turning complex decisions into informed strategies.

Leveraging his tax-free earnings in Dubai and his knowledge of the Australian market, Tim was able to expand and diversify his investments effectively.

His properties, first in Blacktown and more recently in Melbourne, have appreciated, demonstrating how strategic planning and a coordinated team can make remote property investment both feasible and profitable for expats.

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