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NT Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculate Northern Territory stamp duty for 2025-26 and 2026 on any property price (Darwin and statewide). NT Territory Revenue Office stamp duty rates, Territory Home Owner Discount, NO foreign buyer surcharge, total upfront cost.

No foreign surcharge No land tax HomeGrown Grant $50k
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NT uses the same rates for all buyers. No foreign purchaser surcharge.

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NT stamp duty rates

NT uses a formula for properties under $525,000, then flat rates above. Same rates for all buyers.

Dutiable valueRateCalculation
$0 – $525,000FormulaD = (0.06571441 × V²) + 15V *
$525,001 – $3,000,0004.95%Flat rate on total value
$3,000,001 – $5,000,0005.75%Flat rate on total value
$5,000,001+5.95%Flat rate on total value

* V = property value ÷ 1000, D = duty in dollars

First home buyers

NT has no general first home buyer stamp duty concession. However, buyers of eligible house and land packages can claim the House & Land Package Exemption (HLPE) for a full duty waiver (expires June 2027). The HLPE is not restricted to first home buyers. NT also offers Australia's most generous grant: the $50,000 HomeGrown Territory Grant for new homes.

FAQ
How does the NT calculate stamp duty?
For properties under $525,000, NT uses a mathematical formula: D = (0.06571441 × V²) + 15V, where V is the property value divided by 1,000. Above $525,000, flat rates apply (4.95%, 5.75%, or 5.95%).
Does NT charge foreign buyer surcharge?
No. Northern Territory has no foreign buyer surcharge and no land tax — making it one of Australia's most investor-friendly jurisdictions for property costs.
What is the House and Land Package Exemption?
Buyers of eligible house and land packages from registered builders can claim a full duty waiver. This is not restricted to first home buyers and expires 30 June 2027.
Is there a first home buyer stamp duty concession in NT?
NT does not have a general first home buyer stamp duty concession. However, the House & Land Package Exemption provides full duty relief on eligible new builds. NT also offers a $50,000 HomeGrown Territory Grant for new homes.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26

Estimates Northern Territory stamp duty using the standard formula (under $525,000) and flat-rate schedule (above $525,000). House and land package exemptions are not included.

NT stamp duty rates confirmed January 2025. Source: NT Treasury.


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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