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Stamp Duty on $1,750,000 in Northern Territory (2025-26)

Stamp duty on a $1,750,000 property in Northern Territory is estimated at $86,625. Including transfer and mortgage registration fees, upfront government costs are about $86,987. This page breaks down each amount and shows concession scenarios.

Stamp duty in Northern Territory

The Northern Territory's old stamp-duty-value discount for owner-occupiers (formerly the First Home Owner Discount) ended in 2021 — first home buyer support now comes mainly through cash grants and a targeted duty exemption. The House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE) gives a full stamp duty exemption, with no value cap, on eligible house-and-land packages from a registered builder, running until 30 June 2027. The HomeGrown First Home Owner Grant is $50,000 for new homes on contracts signed between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2027, with no purchase price cap; contracts from 1 October 2027 are not eligible.

Policy note: The NT's $50,000 HomeGrown grant is a cash payment, not a stamp duty concession — it is paid on top of any duty payable, unless the purchase also qualifies for the separate House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE), which removes stamp duty entirely on an eligible house-and-land package. Combined with already-lower property prices, the NT often has the lowest effective cost of buying a first home in Australia.

Stamp duty $86,625.00 NT transfer duty on $1,750,000

Effective rate 4.95%

Total upfront $86,987.00

Transfer fee $181.00

Cost Breakdown

Purchase price	$1,750,000
Stamp duty (NT)	$86,625.00
Transfer registration fee	$181.00
Mortgage registration fee	$181.00
Total upfront government costs	$86,987.00
Effective stamp duty rate	4.95%

First Home Buyer Concession

Standard stamp duty	$86,625.00
First home buyer duty	$86,625.00
FHB saving	$0.00

Use our NT First Home Buyer Calculator to check eligibility and get a detailed breakdown.

Compare Nearby Prices in NT

Price	Stamp Duty	Effective Rate
$1,500,000	$74,250.00	4.95%
$1,750,000	$86,625.00	4.95%
$2,000,000	$99,000.00	4.95%

Compare $1,750,000 Across States

State	Stamp Duty	Effective Rate
NSW	$77,537.00	4.43%
VIC	$96,250.00	5.50%
QLD	$81,150.00	4.64%
SA	$90,080.00	5.15%
WA	$81,241.00	4.64%
TAS	$73,935.00	4.22%
NT	$86,625.00	4.95%
ACT	$79,450.00	4.54%

Buying in this price range

At $1.3 million to $2 million, stamp duty is a six-figure cost in most states — ranging from $50,000 to over $90,000. Properties at this level include family homes in desirable suburbs, prestige apartments, and investment-grade houses. No first home buyer concessions apply (except for eligible ACT buyers, who remain fully exempt under the Home Buyer Concession Scheme regardless of price). For buyers who don't qualify for a concession, VIC has the highest absolute duty at this level, and the ACT's flat rate on the full value above $1,455,000 means its standard duty is no longer the cheapest of the eastern jurisdictions at this price point.

Stamp duty negotiation leverage

At $1.5 million, stamp duty in NSW is $63,787. In negotiations, a $50,000 reduction in purchase price saves both the price difference and reduces stamp duty by approximately $2,000-$3,000. Include stamp duty savings when evaluating counter-offers.

Consider land tax implications

At this price range, investment properties will likely attract annual land tax in addition to stamp duty. Land tax thresholds vary by state — in NSW it starts only once land value exceeds $1,075,000 (land value, not property value), so land worth exactly that much still pays nil. Owner-occupied homes are generally exempt from land tax in all states.

Typical buyers: High-income professionals, executives, families upgrading to premium suburbs, and investors in established residential markets.

Frequently asked questions

How much is stamp duty on a $1,750,000 property in NT?

Stamp duty on a $1,750,000 property in Northern Territory is $86,625. This represents an effective stamp duty rate of 4.95% of the purchase price. Including transfer and mortgage registration fees, total upfront government costs are $86,987.

What are the total upfront costs on a $1.75M property in NT?

For a $1,750,000 property in Northern Territory, total upfront government costs are approximately $86,987. This includes stamp duty of $86,625, a transfer registration fee of $181, and a mortgage registration fee of $181.

Do first home buyers get a discount on $1.75M in NT?

At $1,750,000, first home buyer concessions in Northern Territory do not reduce the stamp duty amount. The concession thresholds are below this price point. Standard stamp duty of $86,625 applies.

How is stamp duty calculated in NT?

Northern Territory does not use progressive brackets at this price. Once the price passes $525,000, a single rate of 4.95% applies to the whole price — not just to the part above the threshold — so duty steps up sharply at that point rather than rising gradually. Use our interactive NT Stamp Duty Calculator for a detailed breakdown.

Need a detailed calculation?

Our interactive NT Stamp Duty Calculator lets you enter any property value and see a full breakdown of duty, fees, and concessions.

First home buyer? Check your eligibility with the NT First Home Buyer Calculator.