First home buyer stamp duty in Queensland (2026)
First home concession (established) and first home (new home) concession
$0possible duty for eligible buyers
Buy under $700,000 as a first home buyer in QLD and you pay $0 transfer duty.
What a first home buyer pays at common prices
| Property price | Standard duty | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $20,025 | $0 |
| $700,000 | $24,525 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $29,025 | $21,850 |
| $900,000 | $33,525 | $26,350 |
Full exemption on an established first home at or under $700,000 (home-concession duty $12,850 less the $17,350 first-home concession).
Stamp duty calculator
QLD$17,350 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $24,525
- Home concession (you live in the home)
- $17,350
QLD figures from Queensland Revenue Office. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $700,000 in QLD →
Who qualifies (in general)
- You (and usually your co-buyers) have not owned residential property in Australia before.
- You buy the home to live in it, and move in within the required period.
- The property value is within the scheme's threshold for the concession or exemption.
- Eligibility and thresholds are set by Queensland Revenue Office and can change — always confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure.
Common questions
- Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Queensland?
- Buy under $700,000 as a first home buyer in QLD and you pay $0 transfer duty.
- What is the QLD first home buyer scheme called?
- The First home concession (established) and first home (new home) concession, administered by Queensland Revenue Office. Full terms and eligibility are on the office page linked below.