WA Guide · FY 25/26
Western Australia First Home Buyer Benefits
Western Australia blends duty relief on lower-priced homes with a strong new-build grant to boost first buyers.
Max Stamp Duty Exemption
$450k
Full relief for eligible first home buyers.
Max FHOG Amount
$10,000
Available for new homes and builds.
Price Caps
Up to $600k
Duty concession to $600k; FHOG cap $750k.
Detailed rules
Established homes
- Full stamp duty exemption up to $450,000.
- Concession tapers between $450,000 and $600,000.
- No FHOG is paid for established purchases.
New builds & vacant land
- $10,000 FHOG for new homes up to $750,000.
- Duty relief still follows the $450k/$600k thresholds.
- Vacant land builds qualify when the build contract is included.
Real-World Scenarios
Scenario A â The Perth Starter Home
Aiden is buying his first established home in Perth for $520,000.
- FHOG: $0 (grant is new-build only).
- Stamp duty: concessional (within the $450kâ$600k band).
- Deposit: $26,000 (5% with the federal guarantee).
Scenario B â The New Build Grant
A buyer secures a $700k new build in WA.
- FHOG: $10,000 on a new home under $750k.
- Stamp duty: concessional (relief still applies for first home buyers).
- Total impact: grant plus duty savings.
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