Tag: stamp-duty

Complete guide to foreign buyer stamp duty surcharges in Australia for 2026. State-by-state comparison, FIRB application fees, and restrictions on what foreign buyers can purchase.

Complete breakdown of first-home buyer costs in 2026 across NSW, VIC, and QLD for a $600,000 new home. Stamp duty, FHOG, deposit requirements, and additional fees explained.

Side-by-side comparison of stamp duty across all 8 Australian states and territories in 2026. See how duty varies on the same property at $600,000 and $1,200,000.

NT stamp duty rates for 2026 explained. First-home buyers can access the $50,000 HomeGrown Territory Grant with no price cap. No foreign buyer surcharge in the Northern Territory.

ACT stamp duty for 2026 explained. The Home Buyer Concession Scheme now has no income cap and covers properties up to $1,020,000. No foreign conveyance surcharge in the ACT.

Tasmania stamp duty rates for 2026–27 explained. The 100% established home duty exemption ended 30 June 2026. Foreign buyers face 8% FIDS surcharge. FHOG remains at $10,000.

SA stamp duty rates for 2026 explained. First-home buyers get full stamp duty relief on new homes and off-the-plan purchases with no price cap. Foreign buyers pay 7% surcharge.

Complete WA transfer duty guide for 2026. First home buyers fully exempt up to $500,000, phasing to $700,000 (Metro) or $750,000 (regional). Foreign surcharge 7%, FHOG $10,000. Source: WA Dept of Treasury/Finance.

Complete QLD transfer duty guide for 2026. New home first-home buyers now pay NO duty with NO price cap. Covers existing home concessions up to $700,000, FHOG $30,000, foreign surcharge 8%. Source: Queensland Revenue Office.

Complete Victoria land transfer duty guide for 2026-27. Covers full exemption up to $600,000 for first home buyers, foreign additional duty 8%, FHOG $10,000, and worked examples. Source: SRO Victoria.

Complete NSW transfer duty guide for 2026-27. Covers new indexed thresholds, first home buyer full exemption up to $800,000, foreign surcharge 9%, FHOG, and worked examples. Source: Revenue NSW.

Comprehensive comparison of stamp duty rates across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA. Understand first home buyer exemptions, thresholds, and total transaction costs by state.