Estimate Victorian Stamp Duty on Your Purchase
Calculate indicative land transfer duty based on your property’s value and the purchaser circumstances relevant to your transaction.
See What May Affect Your Stamp Duty
Explore how dutiable value, property use and buyer eligibility can change your estimated Victorian land transfer duty amount.
- Calculate duty using the property's relevant dutiable value.
- Consider principal residence and first home buyer circumstances.
- Allow for additional duty where foreign purchaser rules apply.
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Victorian Stamp Duty FAQs
Duty is not always a simple percentage of the purchase price. These FAQs explain the factors behind the calculation.
What is stamp duty called in Victoria?
The formal term is land transfer duty, although it is commonly called stamp duty. It is generally payable when acquiring dutiable property in Victoria.
What value is used to calculate stamp duty?
Duty is generally calculated using the property’s dutiable value, which is usually the purchase price or market value where the market value is higher.
Are stamp duty rates the same for every property?
No. Different rates can apply depending on property value and whether the property qualifies as your principal place of residence. General rates apply to investment properties, holiday homes and many other transactions.
Do first home buyers receive stamp duty relief?
Eligible Victorian first home buyers currently pay no duty on qualifying homes with a dutiable value up to $600,000 and may receive a concession from $600,001 to $750,000.
Do foreign purchasers pay additional duty?
A foreign purchaser acquiring Victorian residential property may need to pay foreign purchaser additional duty. The current additional duty rate is 8% for relevant transactions.
Is the calculator amount my final duty assessment?
No. The calculator gives an estimate. The final duty position depends on the transaction documentation, property value, declarations and any concessions or exemptions accepted for your purchase.
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