Foreign Buyer Surcharge Calculator

Calculate NSW stamp duty plus the 8% foreign buyer surcharge for overseas purchasers — tailored for St George, Sydney

Property & Buyer Details

Property Price

$0$5,000,000

Buyer Status

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Foreign National8% surcharge applies

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Temporary Resident8% surcharge applies

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Returning Australian CitizenNo surcharge

Total Payable

$94,735

Effective rate: 11.84% of property value

Includes $64,000 foreign buyer surcharge (8%)

Cost Breakdown

Property Price$800,000

Standard NSW Stamp Duty$30,735

Foreign Buyer Surcharge (8%)+$64,000

Total Payable$94,735

Visa Status Verification

Your visa status at the date of contract exchange determines surcharge liability.
Australian citizens and permanent residents are exempt from the surcharge.
Foreign buyers also pay an additional 4% annual land tax surcharge in NSW.
Always verify your status with a migration agent or solicitor before purchasing.

Important Notes

Calculations based on current NSW Revenue stamp duty rates and 8% foreign purchaser surcharge.
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual amounts may vary based on individual circumstances.
Seek independent legal and financial advice before making property purchase decisions.

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Foreign Buyer Surcharge FAQs

Understanding additional costs for non-resident property buyers in Australia.

Foreign buyers (non-Australian citizens and non-permanent residents) pay an additional 9% surcharge on top of standard stamp duty in NSW. On a $1M property, that means approximately $40,490 in standard stamp duty PLUS $90,000 surcharge = $130,490 total. This is one of the highest foreign buyer surcharges in Australia.