NT
Northern Territory
$50,213
5.91% of price
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Northern Territory stamp duty calculator
The Northern Territory uses a complex formula below $525K (approximated in our schedule) with marginal brackets above. Uniquely in Australia, NT has no foreign purchaser surcharge at all. First home assistance comes via the NT Home Owner Grant ($10K) rather than duty waiver. Stamp duty here is lowest in AU on most prices.
Primary source: NT Territory Revenue Office · Stamp Duty Act 1978 (NT) · last reviewed 2026-04-20
Step 1 · Inputs
Set the purchase details.
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Tip: A two-bedroom unit in Parramatta sells around $780,000. Try that to see the duty on an investor purchase vs first home buyer.
Northern Territory total at this price
total payable $50,213 · standard duty $50,213
Step 2 · Calculator output
Read the Northern Territory duty bill.
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What makes Northern Territory different.
NT uses a complex formula below $525K (approximated here); above that rates are marginal. No foreign purchaser surcharge — unique in AU. First home assistance is grant-based, not duty-waived.
FHB treatment: No general FHB duty exemption. Full eligibility at the source .
Foreign purchaser surcharge: None — this is one of the few AU jurisdictions without a foreign purchaser surcharge.
Use the calculator above for your specific price. Every bracket is cited to the Duties Act section in the source chips. For situations that don’t map cleanly (trust purchases, off-the-plan concessions, deceased estate transfers, pensioner exemptions), email hello@propautopilot.ai.
Northern Territory — frequently asked
The questions NT buyers actually ask.
How much is stamp duty on a $1 million home in the Northern Territory?+
Standard stamp duty on a $1,000,000 purchase in NT is approximately $49,500 — near the top of the national range, which surprises buyers expecting NT to be 'cheaper'. First home assistance is the $10K Home Owner Grant, not a duty waiver. Unique in Australia: zero foreign purchaser surcharge.
Does NT have a first home buyer stamp duty exemption?+
No duty exemption — NT uses the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant on new homes instead. For established-property FHBs in NT there is no duty relief; full transfer duty applies at the standard schedule.
Why does NT have no foreign purchaser surcharge?+
The Northern Territory has not introduced a state-level foreign purchaser additional duty. Reasons cited include attracting foreign capital to a population-small market and limiting administrative complexity. Commonwealth FIRB application fees still apply to foreign purchases regardless.
What's the NT Home Owner Grant amount and eligibility?+
NT First Home Owner Grant is $10,000 for new homes (newly built or substantially renovated, never previously occupied). Established-home FHBs are not eligible. Buyer must be 18+, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and reside in the home as PPOR for at least 6 months continuously starting within 12 months of settlement.
How does the NT BuildBonus work?+
BuildBonus is a separate NT new-build grant that sat alongside the First Home Owner Grant. It's been periodically renewed; check the NT Revenue Office for current-year availability. When active, it pays an additional cash grant on new-build purchases (typically $10K) on top of the First Home Owner Grant.
Does NT have a pensioner stamp duty concession?+
NT offers a Senior, Pensioner and Carer Concession on PPOR purchases up to a prescribed value (around $750K). Concession amount tapers above the threshold. Eligibility requires Pensioner Concession Card or Carer Card holder status. Apply via NT Revenue Office at settlement.
Can I get an NT stamp duty refund?+
Yes — refunds available under the Stamp Duties Act 1978 (NT) where the contract is cancelled, rescinded, or set aside before transfer. Apply via NT Revenue Office with executed cancellation documentation. Typical processing 4-6 weeks.
How are off-the-plan apartment purchases treated in the NT?+
NT does not offer a general off-the-plan duty concession. Off-the-plan first home buyers can claim the First Home Owner Grant + BuildBonus (when active) — both operate as cash grants rather than duty deductions. Investor off-the-plan attracts standard duty.
Does NT levy land tax on top of stamp duty?+
No — the Northern Territory does not levy a state-level land tax. This is unique among Australian jurisdictions and a structural difference for portfolio investors comparing NT to mainland states. Local council rates still apply annually; the state-level land-tax bill is zero.
Can spouses transfer an NT property without paying duty?+
Transfers between spouses or de facto partners on a PPOR can be exempt under the Stamp Duties Act 1978 (NT). Investment property spouse-transfers attract full duty unless under a court-ordered Family Court settlement (separate exemption pathway).
How it works
Direct from NT Territory Revenue Office.
Brackets pulled from Stamp Duty Act 1978 (NT). Verified against the primary source on 2026-04-20. Refreshed quarterly — any rate change lands within two weeks. We never cache rates without showing the verified-at date.
General information only — not tax, legal, or financial advice. Confirm with a licensed conveyancer before signing. hello@propautopilot.ai for calculation questions.
Keep going.
Calculators are inputs to a decision, not the decision. The pages below extend the math into context.
Guides
- First home buyer guide — Australia 2026
Stamp duty exemptions are the largest FHB benefit in most states.
- Home Guarantee Scheme explained
Stack HGS with state stamp-duty exemption where eligible.
- How to find investment properties
Stamp duty is step 1 of the 10-step underwriting framework.
- Negative gearing explained
Stamp duty is part of cost base — affects CGT at sale, not annual deduction.
Sibling tools
- Buying power calculator
Add stamp duty to your full upfront cash position.
- Cashflow projector
10-year cashflow including the upfront stamp-duty hit.
- CGT calculator
Stamp duty enters cost base — affects CGT at exit.
Chapter 2 — How much can you actually borrow, and at what cost — Deposit, LMI, APRA serviceability buffer, stamp duty per state, FHSS withdrawal, and the four government schemes that change the maths. Run the calculators as you read.