Stamp Duty Guides
Everything you need to know about stamp duty in Australia. From how it works to how to reduce it, these guides cover concessions, exemptions, surcharges, and state-by-state comparisons.
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How Stamp Duty Works in Australia
Understand what stamp duty is, how it's calculated, when you pay it, and how rates differ across Australian states and territories.
Read guideFirst Home Buyer Stamp Duty Guide
Complete guide to stamp duty exemptions, concessions, and grants for first home buyers in every Australian state.
Read guideStamp Duty by State Comparison
Compare stamp duty rates, thresholds, and concessions across all 8 Australian states and territories side by side.
Read guideForeign Buyer Stamp Duty Guide
How foreign purchaser surcharges work in Australia, current rates by state, and what counts as a foreign buyer.
Read guideHow to Reduce Stamp Duty (Legally)
Practical strategies to legally minimise the stamp duty you pay, including concessions, exemptions, and timing considerations.
Read guideOff-the-Plan Stamp Duty: State-by-State Guide
How off-the-plan stamp duty concessions work in each state, who qualifies, and how much you can save on apartments and townhouses bought before completion.
Read guideStamp Duty on Investment Property: What You'll Pay
How much stamp duty you'll pay on an investment property in every Australian state, plus land tax, tax deductibility, trust structures, and strategies to reduce costs.
Read guidePensioner Stamp Duty Concessions by State
Which concession cards qualify for stamp duty savings, property value caps, eligibility rules, and how much pensioners can save in VIC, ACT, SA, and more.
Read guideAdding a Name to Your Property Title: Stamp Duty Rules
When adding a name to your property title triggers stamp duty, spousal exemptions by state, transferring to children, CGT implications, and the step-by-step process.
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