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Costs, Duty and 2026 Rules
- Capital gains tax when you sell your home: the main residence exemption explained
- Cost of selling a house in Australia: every fee, by state, in 2026
- First home buyer stamp duty concessions by state (2026 thresholds)
- Foreign buyers in Australia: duty surcharges, FIRB and the established home ban
- Foreign resident CGT withholding: the 15% rule and clearance certificates in 2026
- Real estate agent commission by state: how fees are set and regulated
- Stamp duty by state in 2026: transfer duty rates, who pays and when
- Victoria's off-the-plan stamp duty concession: who qualifies until April 2027
Worked Cost Examples and Checklists
- Flat fee vs percentage vs tiered commission: which costs less? (worked example)
- Partial main residence exemption: CGT worked examples when you rented out your home
- Conveyancing fees in Australia: conveyancer vs solicitor and how to read a quote
- How to choose a real estate agent: interview questions and a scoring checklist
- How much will I get from selling my house? A net proceeds worked example
- Property marketing costs: what vendor-paid advertising buys and how to control it
- How to calculate stamp duty: worked examples for NSW, Victoria and Queensland
- Upfront costs of buying a home in Australia: what you need on top of the deposit
Costly Mistakes and Official Sources
- Agency agreement traps: the clauses that cost sellers money
- How to complain about a real estate agent, conveyancer or duty assessment
- Costly mistakes when selling a house in Australia (and how to avoid them)
- First home duty concession conditions: move-in rules, renting out and clawback
- Official sources for property buying and selling costs in Australia
- Underquoting, price guides and cooling-off periods by state: what they cost you