About the Transfer of Property calculator

This calculator calculates duty for dutiable transactions. The rates of duty used are effective 1 July 2008.

Further information about Duties is available.

Rate Type

• The residential rate of duty only applies to transactions entered into before 1 July 2022. The residential rate of duty applies to certain dutiable transactions over residential land. This includes where such a transaction is over residential land and other dutiable property. All applications for the residential rate must be made using the residential rate application form. More information on the residential rate of duty.
• The general rate of duty applies to dutiable transactions which are not eligible for nominal or concessional rates of duty. More information on the general rate of duty.
• Subject to thresholds, the first home owner concessional rate of duty applies when a person is, or otherwise would have been, eligible for the first home owner grant. Different rates apply depending on whether the transaction is for a new home, established home, vacant land or a package deal for land and construction of a house. More information on the first home owner rate of duty.
• A concessional rate of duty is available for certain purchases of a home or a business undertaking if the value of the dutiable property does not exceed $200 000. More information is available in the Duties Fact Sheets Business Acquisitions and Residential Property.
• An Off-the-plan duty concession is available for certain purchases of an eligible unit or apartment in a multi-tiered development if the contract to purchase the property was entered into before construction commenced, or under construction but not completed. Eligible transaction dates to receive the concession for pre-construction contracts are 23/10/2019 to 30/06/2025 (inclusive). Eligible transaction dates to receive the concession for under construction contracts are 31/08/2023 to 30/06/2025 (inclusive).

Dutiable Value

The dutiable value of a transaction is usually the greater of the consideration paid and the unencumbered value of the property.

Transactions dated before 1 July 2008

To obtain stamp duty rates for transactions dated before 1 July 2008, please submit an enquiry.