Buying in Queensland: what first-home buyers should check now

If you are buying in Queensland, the government support worth checking can depend on whether this is your first home, whether the property is established or new, whether you are building, the transaction date and how you will occupy the property.

What to check

Check first-home duty concessions, new-home or vacant-land support and the First Home Owner Grant. The exact amount, threshold, transaction date and eligibility can change, so PolicyMatch does not hard-code those changing figures into this guide.

Stamp duty and government charges

Use Queensland Revenue Office for the current duty position, concessions, exemptions, surcharges and other government charges. Confirm your settlement figures with your conveyancer where appropriate.

Before relying on support

  • Confirm the property type and intended use.
  • Confirm the current eligibility and any ownership or residence rules.
  • Confirm the transaction or contract date that applies.
  • Confirm when any grant or benefit is actually available for settlement.

Open current official information from Queensland Revenue Office

Government programs and rules can change. Check the linked official government website for current eligibility, amounts, dates and conditions.

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