QLD First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator
Queensland has one of Australia's most generous first home buyer schemes. New homes are completely exempt from stamp duty regardless of price.
Toggle between new and established homes to see your savings.
Established: Full exemption up to $700,000. Sliding scale $700,001-$800,000.
Select a preset:
Enter a property price to estimate your first home buyer stamp duty savings in Queensland.
Queensland first home concessions
New homes (any price)
| Property value | Concession | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Any value | Full exemption | $0 duty |
Established homes
| Property value | Concession | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $700,000 | Full exemption | $0 duty |
| $700,001 – $800,000 | Sliding scale | Proportional duty * |
| Over $800,000 | None | Full home concession duty |
* Sliding scale formula: Home concession duty × [(Value - $700,000) / $100,000]
What counts as a new home?
- Off-the-plan apartments not previously occupied
- House and land packages
- Newly constructed homes
- Substantially renovated homes (never previously lived in after renovation)
The key criterion is that you're the first person to own it as a place of residence.
Eligibility requirements
- You must be 18 years or older
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Never owned residential property in Australia (you or your spouse)
- Move into the property within 1 year of settlement
- Live there as your principal residence for at least 1 year
First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
Queensland also offers a $30,000 regional or $15,000 metro First Home Owner Grant for new homes valued under $750,000. This is separate from the stamp duty concession.
FAQ
Can I claim both the grant and duty exemption?
Yes, you can receive both the FHOG ($15,000-$30,000) and the stamp duty exemption if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.
What if I buy above $800,000 established?
You won't receive any first home concession, but you'll still get the home concession rate (lower than investor rates) if you're living in the property.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Estimates Queensland transfer duty savings for first home buyers. Covers full exemption for new homes and the sliding scale concession for established homes up to $800,000. Does not cover vacant land concessions or the home concession for non-first-home buyers.
QLD first home concessions confirmed January 2025. Source: Queensland Revenue Office.