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How much is stamp duty when buying a house in Victoria?

Victorian land transfer duty rises on a sliding scale with the price — with concessions and exemptions for eligible first-home buyers.

Stamp duty in Victoria is land transfer duty, charged by the State Revenue Office on a sliding scale that rises with the price — from a few per cent on lower-value homes up to around 5.5% at the top of the scale.

Concessions matter: eligible first-home buyers may pay no duty up to $600,000 and a reduced rate to $750,000, and there are principal-place-of-residence, off-the-plan and pensioner concessions in some cases.

Because the figure depends on the price, property type and your eligibility, use the SRO calculator for a precise number — we can confirm what concessions apply to your purchase.

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General information only, specific to Victoria and current as at 2026 — not legal advice. Please contact us for advice about your particular situation.

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