Northern Territory charges up to 5.95% in transfer duty on property purchases. Note that Northern Territory does not currently offer a stamp duty concession for first home buyers.
$29,700
4.95%
The stamp duty figure shown is an estimate based on published 2025–26 rates for the selected state. Actual duty payable may vary due to individual eligibility for concessions or exemptions, applicable surcharges, legislative changes, or specific property circumstances. Always confirm the exact amount with your conveyancer or solicitor before settlement. Not financial advice.
Progressive transfer duty brackets for owner-occupied purchases, as published by the Territory Revenue Office.
| Property Value | Transfer Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $525,000 | Formula-based calculation* |
| $525,001 – $3,000,000 | 4.95% of total property value |
| $3,000,001 – $5,000,000 | 5.75% of total property value |
| Over $5,000,000 | 5.95% of total property value |
*NT uses a quadratic formula: duty = (0.06571441 × V² + 15 × V) where V = property value ÷ 1,000
Owner-occupied purchase, no first home buyer concession applied.
Stamp duty
$29,700
Effective Rate
4.95%
The NT has no general first home buyer stamp duty concession for established homes. A full stamp duty exemption may apply to house and land packages purchased from a building contractor (House and Land Package Exemption, contracts 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2027) — but this requires a specific purchase type not modelled by the general calculator. Separate HomeGrown Territory cash grants of up to $50,000 are available for eligible FHBs building or buying new homes. Verify at nt.gov.au.
Always verify current rates directly with the relevant state revenue authority before making financial decisions.
Territory Revenue OfficeFind out details about stamp duty fees and concession elgibility in other states and territories.
The stamp duty figure shown is an estimate based on published 2025–26 rates for the selected state. Actual duty payable may vary due to individual eligibility for concessions or exemptions, applicable surcharges, legislative changes, or specific property circumstances. Always confirm the exact amount with your conveyancer or solicitor before settlement. Not financial advice.
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