ACT to Remove Stamp Duty for First-Home Buyers from July 2026
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The ACT Government will remove stamp duty for all first-home buyers starting July 1, 2026, as announced in the 2026–27 Budget. This territory-specific change applies only in Canberra and does not affect other Australian states or territories. The reform aims to lower the upfront cash needed for eligible first-home buyers to purchase property in the ACT.
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bskyACT to Remove Stamp Duty for First-Home Buyers from July 2026visaverge.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe Australian Capital Territory will remove stamp duty for all first-home buyers from July 1, 2026, a property tax change that could lower the cash needed to buy a home in Canberra for eligible purchasers.
The measure, announced in the ACT Government's 2026–27 Budget, applies in the territory only.
It does not change the rules for buyers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania or the Northern Territory, where separate state and territory systems still apply.
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