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Estimate transfer duty on a Perth property purchase, including first home buyer concessions and surcharges. Rates for contracts in 2026–27.
Lodge within 2 months of the contract date; duty is paid before settlement so the transfer can be registered.
For contracts from 7 May 2026: no duty up to $600,000 and a concession to $800,000 for homes; land exempt to $450,000, concession to $550,000.
Foreign buyers duty of 7% applies on residential property, on top of transfer duty.
First home buyer thresholds reflect the 7 May 2026 WA Budget (contracts from 7 May 2026; legislation expected to commence late July 2026 with refunds for the interim). Verified against official government sources, current as at 11 July 2026.
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Takes 30 seconds. Nothing to pay until settlement.
