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VIC First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Exemption
First home buyers in Victoria can be exempt from paying stamp duty (land transfer duty) on properties valued up to $600,000, or receive a concessional rate on properties valued up to $750,000.
Indicative amount
Up to ~$31,000 in stamp duty savings
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Full stamp duty exemption on properties up to $600,000 (saving up to ~$31,000). Concession applies on properties between $600,000 and $750,000. Applies to new and established homes.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: buying home
How to apply
1. Your solicitor or conveyancer applies for the exemption when lodging transfer documents. 2. Complete a first home buyer declaration. 3. You must move into the property within 12 months and live there for at least 12 months.
Documents you may need
- Contract of sale
- First home buyer declaration
- Identity documents
Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.
You will be taken to www.sro.vic.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026