Stamp duty, property costs and buying guides for each Australian state.
Stamp duty (land transfer duty) in Victoria is one of the largest upfront costs when buying property. Here’s exactly how it’s calculated, what concessions are available, and how much you’ll pay. VIC First Home Buyers: Full duty exemption on homes up to $600,000. Concessions apply up to $750,000. Victoria Stamp Duty Rates — 2025-26 Property … Read more
Savings account rates in Australia have risen significantly since the RBA began hiking in 2022. With the cash rate at 4.10%, some bonus savers are offering rates above 5% p.a. Here’s a full comparison. Best Savings Account Rates — April 2026 Account Base Rate Bonus Rate Total Rate Bonus conditions ING Savings Maximiser 0.55% +4.85% … Read more
Term deposits offer a fixed, guaranteed interest rate for a set period — no conditions, no market risk. With rates still well above historical averages, locking in for 6–12 months is worth considering before any further RBA rate cuts. Best Term Deposit Rates — April 2026 Bank 3 months 6 months 12 months 24 months … Read more
Complete first home buyer guide Australia 2026. Deposit requirements, government grants and schemes, stamp duty concessions, HECS impact on borrowing, and step-by-step buying process.
Queensland First Home Owner Grant 2026. $30,000 grant for eligible first home buyers of new builds valued under $750,000. Eligibility, how to apply and what counts as a new home.
ACT stamp duty (conveyance duty) rates 2026. Canberra has a phased transition away from stamp duty for owner-occupiers. Free ACT calculator with first home buyer details.
Western Australia stamp duty rates 2026. First home buyer exemption up to $430,000. Free WA transfer duty calculator with FHB concessions and all property values.
South Australia stamp duty rates 2026. No stamp duty for first home buyers on new builds. Free SA stamp duty calculator with all property values and concessions.
Queensland stamp duty rates 2026. Full exemption for first home buyers under $700k. Free QLD stamp duty calculator with FHB concessions and investment property rates.
Stamp Duty Calculator VIC 2026 — Victorian Rates, FHB Exemptions and Examples