Understanding the Exchange of Readily Available Real Estate Information

As global tax authorities continue to strengthen transparency frameworks, real estate has emerged as a critical area in need of more consistent reporting. Many jurisdictions already hold valuable property data—transactions, ownership records, and recurring income—but these details are often siloed, inaccessible, or exchanged inconsistently across borders.

In this episode, we explore how developing a common legal and operational approach can dramatically improve short-term tax transparency by enabling governments to share Readily Available Information on immovable property more efficiently.

At the heart of this effort is the Immovable Property Information Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (IPI MCAA)—a voluntary framework designed to standardize how real estate information is exchanged internationally.

🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What “Readily Available Information” means in the context of property ownership

• Why jurisdictions are seeking a unified system for sharing real estate transaction and income data

• How the IPI MCAA works and why it’s a milestone for global transparency

• The role of the new XML schema and user guide in ensuring consistent, secure, and automated information transmission

• What this shift means for tax authorities, advisors, and anyone holding property across borders

This episode breaks down a highly technical topic into clear, practical insights—helping listeners understand why real estate reporting is becoming central to global tax compliance.