Stamp Duty Refund

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    If you’ve paid full stamp duty at the time of your property settlement and later discover that you were eligible for a stamp duty concession, exemption or refund. At Singh Property Transfers, we can help you lodge a refund application with the State Revenue Office (SRO) Victoria and get back what’s rightfully yours.

    What is a Stamp Duty Refund?

    In Victoria, stamp duty concessions or exemptions are often automatically applied at settlement if eligibility is confirmed in advance. However, there are situations where the full duty is paid and you later realise that you were entitled to:

    • First Home Buyer Concession or Exemption

    • Principal Place of Residence (PPR) Concession

    • Pensioner Concession

    • Off-the-plan Concession

    • Foreign Purchaser Exemption (in rare cases)

    • Family Law Exemption (due to separation or divorce)

    • Refund due to overpayment or administrative error

    If any of the above apply, you may be entitled to a stamp duty refund from SRO Victoria and our team can handle the process for you.

    Common scenarios where refunds apply

    • You bought a property as a first home buyer but didn’t apply for the concession before settlement

    • Your property use changed shortly after settlement (e.g. moved in and qualified for PPR)

    • The wrong buyer classification was entered in your original paperwork

    • A family law or spousal transfer was not processed correctly

    • You were eligible for an off the plan concession but the documentation wasn’t completed in time

    Once we’ve submitted the application, the State Revenue Office Victoria usually takes 60 to 90 days to assess and process the refund request. The timeframe can vary depending on the complexity of your case and the documentation provided.

    Singh Property Transfers is your trusted local conveyancer in Epping. We offer fixed, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, fast communication and expert guidance at every step. With modern, paperless processes and a client-first approach, we make property transfers simple, stress-free and efficient.

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