27/05/2026
π¨ WA First Home Buyers & Investors β Big Updates for 2026 π¨
Hereβs what you need to know π
π‘ Transfer Duty (Stamp Duty) Updates
(For contracts signed on or after 7 May 2026 β expected implementation around 28 July 2026)
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No transfer duty on established homes up to $600,000
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Reduced transfer duty for homes up to $800,000
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No transfer duty on land up to $450,000
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Reduced transfer duty for land up to $550,000
π° First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Changes
New FHOG caps:
π Up to $800,000 for homes south of the 26th parallel
π Up to $1,000,000 for homes north of the 26th parallel
Important update π
FHOG caps are now separate from transfer duty concessions. This means eligible buyers may still receive stamp duty relief even if the property price is above the FHOG cap.
π Negative Gearing Update
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Properties owned before 7:30pm AEST, 12 May 2026 are fully exempt
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Existing contracts (even if not settled) will continue to retain negative gearing benefits into the future
This protects investors who made decisions under the previous rules.
If you are planning to buy your first home or invest, the next 12 months could be very important.
π Reach out to Mortgage Xperts to understand your options and borrowing capacity.