Stamp Duty
nounstamp du·typronounced STAMP DOO-tee
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Stamp Duty mean?
A state government tax paid when you buy property. Most states now call it transfer duty, but the terms are interchangeable. You pay it once, at or shortly after settlement.
How the noun Stamp Duty is used
Budget for stamp duty early — on a $700,000 house in NSW, it can easily add $25,000 or more to your upfront costs.
Synonyms
transfer duty
Related words
Cite this entry
MLA citation: "Stamp Duty." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/stamp-duty. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Stamp Duty." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/stamp-duty.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Stamp Duty. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/stamp-duty