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Overview
Western Australia offers significant stamp duty concessions for eligible first home buyers, plus the First Home Owner Grant for new homes.
Stamp Duty Concessions
WA provides duty concessions for FHBs below specified price thresholds, including full exemptions for lower-priced properties.
Eligibility
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- First home purchase in Australia
- Must occupy as principal residence
- Property below threshold
First Home Owner Grant
WA offers the FHOG — a cash grant for eligible buyers of new homes.
How to Claim
Apply through your conveyancer or settlement agent with required documentation.
Use the WA Stamp Duty Calculator — set buyer type to "First Home Buyer."
Estimate your savings: WA Stamp Duty Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What WA FHB concessions exist?
Duty exemptions or concessions below thresholds, plus FHOG for new homes.
How do I apply?
Through your conveyancer with required documentation.
Can I use the FHB concession for an investment property?
No. FHB concessions require you to live in the property as your principal residence for a minimum period.
What happens if I sell within the occupancy period?
You may need to repay the concession if you sell or stop living in the property before the minimum occupancy period ends.
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