First Home Buyer Choice (FHBC) is only available until 30 June 2023
From 1 July 2023, First Home Buyer Choice (FHBC) will no longer be available. Eligible first home buyers who exchange contracts on or before 30 June 2023 will have until settlement to opt in to FHBC. Retrospective refund applications are open until 30 June 2023. Those who have already opted in to FHBC won't be affected at all.
From 1 July 2023, the transfer duty exemption threshold for new and existing home purchases by eligible first home buyers will increase. Get more information on support for first home buyers.
If you're an eligible first home buyer looking for a property up to $1.5 million, First Home Buyer Choice can lower the upfront costs of your purchase and cut up to 2 years off the time needed to save for a deposit, fast tracking your way to a new home.
Existing stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers will continue to apply for eligible purchases of up to $800,000.
Use the First Home Buyer Choice calculator to help you compare the estimated property tax and stamp duty.
Purchased your first home after 11 November 2022?
First home buyers who have bought since 11 November 2022 can apply to opt into annual property tax.

Introduction to First Home Buyer Choice

First Home Buyer Choice calculator
Use the First Home Buyer Choice calculator to help you compare the estimated property tax and stamp duty.

First home buyer grants and help
You may be eligible for a NSW Government grant or assistance to help you get into your own home sooner.

Common questions
Learn more about First Home Buyer Choice.
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Contact us
Visit Revenue NSW to find out more or contact our dedicated support line on 1300 135 195.