Previous residential property ownership

• For eligible contracts entered into on or after 13 February 2025 You will not be eligible for the grant or stamp duty relief if you, or your spouse or domestic partner, own or have owned (hold or held a relevant interest in) a residential property in Australia even if you have never lived in it.
• For eligible contracts entered into before 13 February 2025 You may be eligible for the grant or stamp duty relief if you, or your spouse or domestic partner, own or have owned (hold or held a relevant interest in) a residential property in Australia and you resided in that property for less than 6 continuous months.

If you are divorced or separated, any residential land your previous spouse or domestic partner owns or previously owned will not be considered as part of your application. You will need to provide a copy of your divorce order or a statutory declaration as supporting evidence in your application.

Foreign Ownership Surcharge

Applicants who are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia will be subject to a foreign ownership charge.

Relief will no longer apply to any foreign ownership surcharge payable for contracts entered into on or after 13 February 2025.

More information

For more information please visit the following sections of RevenueSA’s website:

• First home owner grant
• Stamp duty relief for eligible first home buyers