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NSW First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator

See how much you can save on stamp duty as a first home buyer in New South Wales. NSW offers generous concessions for properties under $1 million.

Full exemption up to $800k Sliding scale $800k-$1M +$10k FHOG

Updated for 2025-26. Shows your savings compared to standard rates.

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Full exemption up to $800,000. Sliding scale $800,001-$999,999.

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NSW first home buyer concessions

NSW has a two-tier system for first home buyers:

Property valueConcessionYou pay
$0 – $800,000Full exemption$0 duty
$800,001 – $1,000,000Sliding scaleProportional duty *
$1,000,000+NoneFull duty

* Sliding scale formula: Standard duty × [(Value − $800,000) / $200,000]

Eligibility requirements
You must be 18 years or older
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Never owned residential property in Australia (including investment property)
Your spouse/partner must not have previously received a FHB benefit
Move into the property within 12 months of settlement
Live there as your principal residence for at least 6 continuous months
Vacant land & FHOG

Vacant land concessions: full exemption up to $350,000; sliding scale $350,001 – $450,000.

The $10,000 First Home Owner Grant is separate from stamp duty concessions. It applies to new homes valued up to $600,000 (or $750,000 including land and building costs). You can receive both the FHOG and the stamp duty exemption if eligible.

FAQ
Can I get the concession on an investment property?
No. You must live in the property as your principal residence. If you rent it out before meeting the occupancy requirement, you'll need to pay the full duty.
What if my partner has owned property before?
If your spouse or de facto partner has previously owned residential property in Australia, you may not be eligible for the full concession. Contact Revenue NSW for specific advice.
Does foreign stamp duty surcharge apply?
First home buyers who are Australian citizens or permanent residents are exempt from the foreign surcharge. Temporary residents pay an additional 9% surcharge (increased from 8% on 1 January 2025).

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26

Estimates NSW stamp duty savings for first home buyers including the full exemption (up to $800,000) and sliding scale concession (up to $1,000,000). Does not cover vacant land concessions, trusts, or the First Home Buyer Choice annual property tax option.

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NSW first home buyer concessions confirmed January 2025. Source: Revenue NSW.


Last updated 19 May 2026 Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: ATO (ato.gov.au), Services Australia

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

Reviewed by AusTax Tools Editorial Desk

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