Land transfer (stamp) duty

You pay land transfer duty when buying property in Victoria.

Understanding land transfer (stamp) duty

You pay duty when you buy property in Victoria.

Land transfer (stamp) duty calculator

Estimate duty when buying property in Victoria.

Dutiable value of a property

Learn what is included in a property's dutiable value.

Concessions, exemptions and waivers

How duty is reduced based on property type, buyer or use.

Managing duty transactions

Help to complete forms, lodge documents and manage duty.

Transaction types

Guidance for unique property transactions and duty rules.

Companies and trusts

Duty rules for companies, trusts and property arrangements.

Pay your land transfer duty assessment notice

Your options to pay land transfer (stamp) duty.

What is land transfer (stamp) duty?

Land transfer duty is paid when property is bought or acquired in Victoria. It applies to all property types, including those that have not yet transitioned to the commercial and industrial property tax reform.

Understanding land transfer (stamp) duty

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Bushfire relief measures announced

The 2026–27 Victorian State Budget has announced relief measures from land transfer duty, land tax and vacant residential land tax for people affected by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires.

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