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NT Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate Northern Territory stamp duty on conveyances for owner-occupiers, investors, and first home buyers using current Territory Revenue Office rates.
Calculate Northern Territory stamp duty on conveyances for owner-occupiers, investors, and first home buyers using current Territory Revenue Office rates.
Last reviewed 12 July 2026 · rates and thresholds verified against official FY2026-27 sources.
NT stamp duty on conveyances is administered by the Territory Revenue Office under the Stamp Duty Act 1978. The NT uses a single graduated formula rather than discrete brackets: rates rise smoothly with the dutiable value, capping out at 5.95% above $5 million. The duty is charged on the dutiable value — usually the contract price.
NT uses the following bracket structure for the standard duty rate:
| Dutiable value | Standard rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $525,000 | D = (0.06571441 × V²) + 15V (V in thousands) |
| $525,001 – $3,000,000 | 4.95% of dutiable value |
| $3,000,001 – $5,000,000 | 5.75% of dutiable value |
| Above $5,000,000 | 5.95% of dutiable value |
The Northern Territory does not offer a separate owner-occupier "home concession" — owner-occupiers and investors pay the same standard rates on established dwellings. The only duty relief is the house-and-land package stamp duty exemption (contracts signed between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2027, no value cap) plus separate home-buyer cash grants that do not reduce duty. Unlike most states, the NT does not currently levy a foreign buyer surcharge.
The Northern Territory offers a full stamp duty exemption for house and land packages under the House and Land Package Exemption — it applies to contracts entered into between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2027, with no cap on the property value, and is not limited to first home buyers. For established homes there is no first home buyer duty concession; first home buyers pay full standard rates (separate home-buyer cash grants may apply, but they do not reduce duty). The exemption claim is lodged through your conveyancer.
For full eligibility details and to apply, see Territory Revenue Office: House and Land Package Exemption.
Northern Territory does not currently levy a foreign buyer surcharge on residential property purchases. Foreign buyers pay only the standard stamp duty on conveyances rates with no additional surcharge — making Northern Territory one of the few Australian jurisdictions where overseas buyers pay no extra duty.
| Scenario | Investor | Owner-occupier | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $520,000 property | $25,569 | $25,569 | $25,569 (established) |
| $700,000 property | $34,650 | $34,650 | $34,650 (established) |
| $1,000,000 property | $49,500 | $49,500 | $49,500 (established) |
Estimates use Territory Revenue Office 2026–27 stamp duty on conveyances rates. Always confirm the exact figure with your solicitor or conveyancer before settlement — these calculations do not account for off-the-plan concessions, pensioner concessions, or other state-specific reliefs that may apply to your situation.
Need to calculate stamp duty for another state? Use our all-states stamp duty calculator, which covers NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, and NT in a single tool. Each state has different rates, thresholds, and concessions — Northern Territory is one of the few jurisdictions without a foreign buyer surcharge.
NT stamp duty on conveyances is charged by the Territory Revenue Office on the dutiable value of any property purchase. For values under $525,000 the NT uses a graduated formula rather than discrete brackets, so duty rises smoothly with the price. From $525,000 to $3 million duty is a flat 4.95% of the whole price; from $3 million to $5 million it is 5.75%; and above $5 million it is 5.95%. Owner-occupiers and investors pay the same standard rates on established dwellings.
Buyers of house and land packages can claim a FULL stamp duty exemption under the NT House and Land Package Exemption — it applies to contracts entered into between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2027, with no cap on the property value, and is not limited to first home buyers. For established homes there is no first home buyer concession — full standard duty applies.
NT stamp duty is payable within 60 days of the dutiable transaction. Your conveyancer normally pays the Territory Revenue Office at settlement using funds drawn from your loan and deposit. Late payment attracts interest and penalty tax under the Taxation Administration Act (NT).
No. The Northern Territory does not currently levy a foreign buyer surcharge on residential property purchases. Like Tasmania, this makes the NT notably cheaper for foreign buyers than NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, or the ACT.
For purchases under $525,000 the NT formula (D = 0.06571441 × V² + 15V, where V is the dutiable value in thousands of dollars) produces a smooth graduated curve rather than the bracket-based steps used in other states. The practical effect is similar to a tiered system, but below $525,000 the duty changes by cents (not dollars) as the price changes — eliminating the small jumps at bracket boundaries that other states have. At $525,000 and above the NT switches to flat percentage rates (4.95% up to $3 million, then 5.75% and 5.95%).
No. Stamp duty paid on an investment property in the NT is not immediately deductible against rental income. It is added to the cost base of the property and reduces capital gains tax when the property is later sold. Owner-occupiers cannot deduct stamp duty at all.