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NSW First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Exemption
First home buyers in NSW can be exempt from paying stamp duty (transfer duty) on properties up to $800,000, or receive a concessional rate on properties up to $1,000,000.
Indicative amount
Up to ~$31,335 in stamp duty savings
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
Full exemption from stamp duty on properties valued up to $800,000, saving up to ~$31,335. Concessional rates apply between $800,000 and $1,000,000.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: buying home
How to apply
1. Complete a First Home Buyer declaration when applying for your home loan. 2. Your solicitor or conveyancer applies for the exemption at settlement through Revenue NSW.
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.revenue.nsw.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026