Transfer duty
You must pay transfer duty in order to be registered with Landgate as the owner of the Certificate of Title for the property.
See information about:
- which transactions are dutiable
- the rates of duty and which apply to your purchase
- the available exemptions and how to apply for them
- which transactions are eligible for nominal duty and
- how to lodge and pay duty.
Use the duties calculator to estimate the amount of duty payable.
Land tax
Land tax is an annual tax which applies to all properties in Western Australia. There are tax-free thresholds and exemptions which exclude a number of properties from land tax.
Generally, a property used as the owner's principal place of residence is exempt from land tax.
See information about:
- when and why land tax is applied
- how to pay land tax
- how to apply for an exemption
- how to access your land tax online and
- how to manage your clients' land tax if you are an agent.
Use the land tax calculator to calculate your liability.
First home owner grant
If you are a new home buyer, you may be eligible for the first home owner grant.
See information about:
- if you are eligible for the first home owner grant
- how to apply for the grant and
- eligibility for the first home owner rate of duty.
Use the online tool to see if you qualify for the first home owner grant.
