Buying a home in Queensland
If you are buying a home in Queensland—or vacant land to build a home—there are some things you'll need to know. Is there any land tax owing on the property you are about to buy? Are you eligible for a transfer duty exemption? Will you be liable for land tax?
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Queensland building boost grant
A $10,000 Queensland building boost grant is available when you buy or build a new home. Conditions apply.
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Land tax exemptions
You may need to pay land tax if you (as an individual) own $600,000 or more of freehold land. Exemptions are available in certain circumstances.
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Rates of duty
See the current transfer duty rates.
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Land tax clearances
Make sure you get a land tax clearance certificate before buying your home.
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Calculators
Calculate transfer duty and unpaid tax interest (UTI), and estimate your land tax liability.
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Forms for home buyers
Know what you're looking for? Here are the forms you will need when buying a home in Queensland.
Home owner exemptions
You may be exempt from duty if your transaction relates to one of the following:
- particular residence
- change of tenure
- manufactured home
- building units or group titles plan
- community titles scheme.
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