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First home buyer eligibility in West Ryde (2114)

First home buyer stamp duty concessions and grants in West Ryde (2114) depend on the purchase price relative to the NSW Government thresholds in effect at the time of purchase. For properties up to $800,000, first home buyers are eligible for a full stamp duty (transfer duty) exemption. A concessional rate applies on properties between $800,000 and $1,000,000. The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) of $10,000 applies to new dwellings up to $750,000. West Ryde is in the Ryde LGA.

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First-home buyer eligibility

At $670,000, here’s which schemes you can use in West Ryde. Drag to test other budgets.


Purchase price
$670k
$500k$2M
Stamp duty discount (FHBAS)
Eligible
$24,679 saved

Full FHBAS exemption at this price. Saving: ~$24,679.

Revenue NSW
$10,000 grant for new builds (FHOG)
Partial
$10,000 grant

Potentially applies if buying new under $750,000.

Revenue NSW
5% deposit, no LMI (First Home Guarantee)
Eligible
5% deposit

Under the $1,500,000 NSW price cap.

Housing Australia
2% deposit, shared equity (Help to Buy)
Partial
Up to 40% equity

Potentially eligible. Under the $1,500,000 NSW price cap. Subject to income caps ($100,000 single, $160,000 joint) and Australian citizenship.

Treasury
If no scheme applies
$24,679standard duty

Monthly savings
$500/mo
$100$5,000
Runway
22.3 years

to save a $134,000 deposit at $500/mo

Price drift
+18.0%

over 3 yrs. The deposit target grew $2,000 faster than savings

Numbers assume a 20% deposit. The First Home Guarantee can let you buy with 5%; the FHSS can release up to $50k from super.
Sources: Revenue NSW (FHBAS, FHOG, standard duty), Housing Australia (First Home Guarantee),Treasury (Help to Buy). FYApr 2026 thresholds. Caps refresh each July; verify before signing. Not financial advice.

If median prices in West Ryde consistently exceed $1,000,000, first home buyers will typically pay full stamp duty, approximately 4 to 4.5 percent of the purchase price at that level. On a $1.1M purchase, that is around $44,000 to $50,000 in additional upfront cost. This does not rule West Ryde out as a first purchase, but it needs to be factored into your deposit and savings plan alongside legal costs and building inspections.

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