If you’re a first home buyer in Queensland, you may qualify for stamp duty exemptions or concessions, which can help reduce the costs of purchasing your first home. Here’s an overview of the eligibility criteria:
Property value:
- Full exemption: Available for homes with a purchase price of $500,000 or less.
- Concession: A sliding scale concession applies to homes with a purchase price between $500,001 and $550,000.
Eligibility criteria:
- First home buyer status: Both you and your spouse/partner must be first home buyers, meaning neither of you has previously owned residential property in Queensland or elsewhere in Australia.
- Age requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of the property purchase.
- Residency requirement: At least one buyer must occupy the property as their principal place of residence (PPR) for at least six months within 12 months of settlement.
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency: At least one buyer must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Additional considerations:
- Vacant land purchases: If you’re purchasing vacant land to build your first home, you may still be eligible for exemptions or concessions, provided the land’s purchase price meets the specified thresholds.
- Off-the-plan purchases: For off-the-plan properties, the exemption or concession may apply, based on the final purchase price.
Please note that these benefits are available only once. If you or your partner have previously received a first home buyer duty exemption or concession, you are not eligible again.
For more detailed information and to check your eligibility, visit the Queensland Government’s official page on first home buyer exemptions and concessions.
Thinking about buying your first home in Queensland? Contact a UFinancial team member today for expert advice on securing the best home loan options to help you make your dream home a reality.
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