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Transfer duty

When you buy a property or someone transfers ownership of a property to you in NSW, you generally must pay transfer duty (stamp duty).

Fraud alert

Revenue NSW is aware of scams related to duty payments and communications between you and your solicitor or conveyancer. Stay vigilant and verify any payment requests with your solicitor or conveyancer.

Read more about the scams.

Understanding transfer duty

How it is calculated and applied to different transactions, including business purchases, buying off the plan and options.
Transfer duty exemptions and concessions

See what transactions are eligible for an exemption or concession from transfer duty.
Surcharge purchaser duty

Foreign persons who acquire residential-related property in NSW may need to pay surcharge purchaser duty.
Landholder duty

If you acquire a significant interest in a company or unit trust scheme with landholdings over $2 million, you may be liable for landholder duty.
Lodging your own duty application

Learn how to lodge duty assessments and applications without a legal representative.
Paying duties

Understand who pays duties on different transactions, how to apply for a refund and what happens when duties are overdue.
Fraud and scam awareness

Learn how to recognise genuine Revenue NSW communications, report fraud, and what to do if you have been scammed.
Compliance

What to do if you receive a Notice of Investigation from Revenue NSW and how to submit a voluntary disclosure.
Property Professionals Resource Centre

Information for solicitors, conveyancers and accountants, including guides, legislative changes, and online services.
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