From the 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021 there was an increase to the stamp duty threshold for the purchase of new homes and vacant land for first home buyers.
From 1 August 2021, the thresholds will now be:
New homes
For new homes valued less than $650,000, no transfer duty is payable.
For new homes valued between $650,000 and $800,000, a concessional rate of duty is payable based on the value of the home.
Existing homes
For existing homes valued at less than $650,000, no transfer duty payable.
For existing homes valued between $650,000 and $800,000, a concessional rate of duty is payable based on the value of the home.
Vacant land
For vacant Land valued at less than $350,000, no transfer duty is payable.
For vacant land valued between $350,000 and $450,000, a concessional rate of duty is payable.
For more information please see First Home Buyer Assistance scheme | Revenue NSW or contact Signature Law at [email protected] or call 4861 2345.
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