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Cost of Buying an Australian House and Land Package (Updated 2026)

1. Legal Fees (approx. A$2,000–2,500)

When purchasing property in Australia, it is recommended that buyers engage a solicitor to handle all legal procedures relating to the purchase and settlement. Legal fees vary depending on the services provided, but generally range from around A$2,000 to A$2,500.

2. Stamp Duty

For a house and land package, stamp duty is only payable on the land value; no stamp duty is payable on the building portion.

  • Local Australian buyers: land stamp duty is approximately 3.3%–4.5% of the land price (based on a land price of A$600,000 to A$1,500,000).

  • Local Australian buyers who are first-time buyers worldwide, purchasing a brand-new home as their owner-occupied residence, may be eligible for a full stamp duty exemption.

  • Land stamp duty for investment properties is the same as for owner-occupied homes, also approximately 3.3%–4.5% (based on a land price of A$600,000 to A$1,500,000).

Queensland stamp duty rates and first home concessions are subject to the figures published by the Queensland Revenue Office: Stamp Duty Rate Table, First Home (New Home) Concession.

3. Additional Costs for Overseas Buyers

1) From 1 July 2026, the FIRB application fee for a property with a total contract price under A$1,000,000 is A$15,600.

For further details, please refer to:

Latest Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) Application Fees for the 2026–2027 Financial Year

Fees are subject to the schedule published on the Australian Treasury's foreign investment website: foreigninvestment.gov.au Fees.

2) From 1 July 2024, overseas buyers purchasing property in Queensland must also pay an 8% Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD).

Note: For a house and land package, stamp duty and the additional foreign acquirer duty are only calculated on the land portion; the building portion does not incur these charges.

For the scope of application and calculation method for AFAD, please refer to the Queensland Revenue Office: AFAD Residential Land.

For further stamp duty details, please refer to:

Complete Guide to Australian Stamp Duty (Updated July 2026)

4. Australian Home Loan Application Fees

Some lenders charge overseas borrowers fees relating to loan applications or assessments. The actual charges depend on each financial institution's policies — please contact Aobo Realty for the latest information.

5. Conveyancing Fees and Other Miscellaneous Costs

These include title transfer, government charges and other related administrative fees, totalling approximately A$2,500–6,500. The actual amount will vary depending on the property price and the specifics of the transaction.