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Estimate transfer duty on a Melbourne property purchase, including first home buyer concessions and surcharges. Rates for contracts in 2026–27.
Within 30 days of settlement. In practice it is paid at settlement through electronic conveyancing (PEXA).
No duty up to $600,000 and a tapered concession from $600,001 to $750,000, for new and established homes.
Foreign purchaser additional duty of 8% applies on residential property, on top of land transfer duty.
Rates apply to contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2021 and remain current for 2026-27. Verified against official government sources, current as at 11 July 2026.
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Takes 30 seconds. Nothing to pay until settlement.
