A number of state government changes are coming for first homebuyers from today, 1 July 2017, including changes to state-based first homeowner grants and stamp duty discounts/exemptions. Today, we summarise each state’s current (effective 1 July 2017) First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) and stamp duty assistance measures for aspiring first home buyers.
Click here to see all the current Grants & Concessions available to eligible first home buyers
ACT
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| FHOG | Remains at $7,000 and is only applicable for purchases or construction of new homes |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption |
Only $20 duty is payable for purchases of new homes under $470,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession |
Duty discounts apply for purchases of new homes between $470,000 and $607,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Click here to check if you are eligible |
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NSW
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| FHOG | Remains at $10,000 for builders of new homes up to $750,000 and purchasers of new homes up to $600,000 |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | No stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling under $650,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession | Discounted stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling between the value of $650,000 and $800,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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NT
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| FHOG | Remains at $26,000 and is only applicable for purchases or construction of new homes (no threshold applies) |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | No stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase an existing dwelling under $500,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession | Discounted stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling between the value of $500,000 and $650,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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QLD
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| FHOG | Remains at $20,000 (until 31 Dec 2017) for builders or purchasers of new homes up to $750,000 |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | No stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling under $505,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession | Discounted stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling between the value of $505,000 and $550,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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First home buyers in some states are set to benefit by having greater purchasing power
SA
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| FHOG | Remains at $15,000 for builders or purchasers of new homes up to $575,000. Pre-Construction Grant for Off-the-Plan Apartment Puchasers of $10 000 may also be available for contracts entered into between 22 June 2017 and 30 September 2017. |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | There are currently no stamp duty exemptions for SA first home buyers |
| Stamp Duty Concession | A partial stamp duty concession will be available for off-the-plan apartments purchased in a defined area within the Adelaide CBD, with a market value $500 000 or less |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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TAS
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| FHOG | Remains at $20,000 after the Tasmanian Government extended the boosted FHOG for one year, from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | There are currently no stamp duty exemptions for TAS first home buyers |
| Stamp Duty Concession | There are currently no stamp duty concessions for TAS first home buyers |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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VIC
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| FHOG | Metropolitian Victoria: $10,000 grant for building or purchasing a new house/townhouse/apartment up to $750,000 Regional Victoria: First home owner grant doubled to $20,000 for new homes only, up to $750,000 |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | No stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling under $600,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession | Discounted stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling between the value of $600,000 and $750,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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Metropolitian (Melbourne) FHB’s
Regional VIC FHB’s
WA
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| FHOG | Reduced to $10,000 from 01 July 2017 for purchases up to $750,000 or $1,000,000 depending on which part of WA you are purchasing your first home |
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| Stamp Duty Exemption | No stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling under $430,000 |
| Stamp Duty Concession | Discounted stamp duty for eligible first home buyers who purchase a new or existing dwelling between the value of $430,001 and $530,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click here to check if you are eligible |
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Who can answer my questions?
Got a question on the First Home Owners Grant in your state, or perhaps another question in relation to buying your first home? Get your questions answered by an FHBA Coach!
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First Home Buyers Australia
