Free calculator · Australian Capital Territory
Conveyance duty in the Australian Capital Territory on a $750,000 established property is about $19,754 for an investor. Enter your own price below to see the duty, government fees and any first-home or foreign buyer adjustments.
Stamp Duty Calculator ACT
Estimate the upfront government fees on a property purchase. Includes transfer duty, mortgage registration, transfer fee and applicable foreign-buyer surcharges.
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Transfer duty
$19,754
Mortgage registration
$165
Transfer fee
$462
Total upfront govt fees
$20,381
Rates current as of 2025-07-01. Source: Australian Capital Territory Revenue Office.
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ACT stamp duty on common purchase prices
Established home. Total fees include conveyance duty, mortgage registration and transfer fees.
| Price | Duty (investor) | Total fees (investor) | Total fees (first-home) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $8,954 | $9,581 | $627 |
| $600,000 | $13,274 | $13,901 | $627 |
| $750,000 | $19,754 | $20,381 | $627 |
| $900,000 | $28,604 | $29,231 | $627 |
| $1,200,000 | $47,304 | $47,931 | $47,931 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,100 | $68,727 | $68,727 |
How ACT compares with other states
On a $750,000 investment purchase, ACT ranks 1 of 8 for total government fees (1 is cheapest), at about $20,381. The cheapest is ACT at $20,381 and the most expensive is VIC at $42,039.
Questions about ACT stamp duty
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 property in the Australian Capital Territory?
For an investor buying an established home at $750,000, conveyance duty is about $19,754. With mortgage registration and transfer fees, total government fees come to about $20,381. A first-home buyer would pay about $627 in total fees at the same price, depending on eligibility.
Do first-home buyers pay stamp duty in ACT?
ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme: full exemption may apply (income-tested, no price cap). Eligibility rules apply, so confirm with the ACT Revenue Office.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in the Australian Capital Territory?
ACT Foreign Investor surcharge approximately 0.75% pa land tax (no upfront duty surcharge). Confirm the current rate with the ACT Revenue Office before buying.
How is conveyance duty calculated in ACT?
Conveyance duty is based on the dutiable value of the property, generally the purchase price or market value, whichever is higher. The rate rises in steps as the value increases. The ACT Revenue Office publishes the official scale.
Rates are those published by the ACT Revenue Office as of 2025-07-01. Source: official ACT revenue office page. This is an estimate, not advice. Rates and concessions change, so confirm before you make an offer.
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