Stamp duty in Queensland — 2026 rates

Q: Is there first home buyer relief in QLD?

Yes — the First Home Concession eliminates transfer duty on properties up to $700,000. Between $700,000 and $800,000, a tapered concession applies. Above $800,000, standard duty applies. The threshold was raised from $500,000 to $700,000 on 9 June 2024.

Rates calculated from Queensland Revenue Office data, stored in GetReal's Supabase database. Updated when official rates change. Last built: 2026-09-22.

Stamp duty in Queensland — called transfer duty — uses a progressive bracket system with a lower home concession rate for owner-occupiers. First home buyers purchasing under $700,000 receive a full exemption, with a tapered concession to $800,000 (threshold raised from $500,000 on 9 June 2024). On an $800,000 purchase, a standard buyer pays approximately $29,025.

Key points

Queensland has a home concession rate — lower than the standard rate for owner-occupiers buying their primary residence.
First home buyers: full exemption under $700,000, tapered concession to $800,000 (raised from $500,000 on 9 June 2024). Source: Queensland Revenue Office — First Home Concession.
Foreign buyers pay an additional 8% surcharge (not modelled in GetReal's current calculator).
QLD duty is generally lower than NSW and VIC at most price points.

Stamp duty by purchase price — QLD 2026

Purchase price	Standard duty	FHB duty	Investor duty (same rate as owner-occupier in this state)
$400,000	$12,425	$0FHB full exemption	$12,425
$500,000	$15,925	$0FHB full exemption	$15,925
$600,000	$20,025	$0FHB full exemption	$20,025
$700,000	$24,525	$0FHB full exemption	$24,525
$750,000	$26,775	$13,388FHB taper concession	$26,775
$800,000	$29,025	$29,025	$29,025
$900,000	$33,525	$33,525	$33,525
$1,000,000	$38,025	$38,025	$38,025
$1,200,000	$49,525	$49,525	$49,525
$1,500,000	$66,775	$66,775	$66,775
$2,000,000	$95,525	$95,525	$95,525

Source: Queensland Revenue Office. FHB = first home buyer purchasing owner-occupied principal place of residence. Standard = all other buyers. These are indicative figures — confirm with your conveyancer.

Government registration fees

In addition to transfer duty, Queensland buyers pay registration fees to Titles Queensland to record the transfer on the land title. Two fees apply: a title transfer registration fee (scales with the property price) and a mortgage registration fee (flat fee when borrowing). GetReal's calculator includes both.

For a $750,000 purchase in Queensland: approximately $2,978 in registration fees, on top of transfer duty. This brings the total government upfront cost to around $29,753 for a standard buyer at that price.

Source: Titles Queensland — lodgement fees. Fees are estimated from the rates table and may vary slightly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the QLD home concession?

The home concession reduces transfer duty for buyers purchasing their primary residence. The rate is lower than the standard rate. You must intend to move in within 1 year and live there for at least 1 year.

When is transfer duty due in Queensland?

Within 30 days of the liability date, which is generally when you take possession or settle.

Is there first home buyer relief in QLD?

Yes — the First Home Concession reduces or eliminates transfer duty on properties up to $700,000. Between $700,000 and $800,000, a tapered concession applies.

Stamp duty rates are sourced from official government data and stored in GetReal's database. This page is rebuilt whenever rates change. See methodology for calculation details. This is not financial advice — confirm with your conveyancer or the relevant state revenue authority.