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New South Wales offers the most generous stamp duty concession for first home buyers:Full exemption: Properties up to $800,000 — you pay zero stamp dutyConcessional rate: Properties $800,001–$1,000,000 — reduced duty on a sliding scaleSaving: Up to $31,335 on an $800,000 property
Yes, in most states the stamp duty concession and First Home Owner Grant are separate benefits and can be claimed together, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each.
In most states, both purchasers must be first home buyers to receive the concession. If one person already owns property, you typically won't qualify for the first home buyer stamp duty exemption.
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