Tasmania
Mortgage broker for Tasmania home buyers and investorsBuying in TAS? Get the numbers right.
Magnus Finance works with home buyers and property investors in Tasmania and right across Australia. We map your borrowing position across real lender calculators, then structure each loan so your next move stays possible.
Book a strategy callThe information on this page is general in nature and doesn't consider your personal circumstances. Government rules were current as at November 2026 and change often. Confirm the details with the State Revenue Office Tasmania before you rely on them, and consider whether this information is right for your situation.
Tasmania rules that affect your loan.
Stamp duty in TAS
In Tasmania it's called property transfer (conveyance) duty. It's usually your biggest upfront cost after the deposit, and lenders want to see you can cover it. Use the State Revenue Office Tasmania calculator for your exact figure.
First home buyers in TAS
- The first home buyer duty exemption for established homes ended on 30 June 2026 and wasn't extended.
- Check with the State Revenue Office for any concessions that still apply to new homes or vacant land.
- The Tasmanian First Home Owner Grant is $20,000 on new homes for 12 months from 1 July 2026.
- The federal 5% Deposit Scheme lets eligible first home buyers purchase with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. Price caps vary by location, so check the Housing Australia eligibility tool.
Property investors in TAS
- Foreign investors pay a 2% land tax surcharge on the foreign-owned share of general land acquired on or after 1 July 2022.
- Tasmanian land tax applies to investment property. Check the State Revenue Office for current thresholds.
How Magnus Finance helps
- We run your borrowing capacity across lenders. It can vary a lot from bank to bank for the same person.
- We check how lenders treat the property's postcode and type before you commit.
- We structure each loan, in your name, a trust or a company, so it doesn't block your next purchase. Confirm entity structures with your accountant.
- Everything is done by phone, email and a secure online portal, wherever you are in Australia.
TAS questions.
Can first home buyers still get stamp duty relief in Tasmania?
The exemption for established homes ended on 30 June 2026. The $20,000 First Home Owner Grant on new homes runs for 12 months from 1 July 2026. Check the State Revenue Office for any other concessions.
Do I need a mortgage broker based in Tasmania?
No. Magnus Finance is based in Brisbane and works with clients in Tasmania and right across Australia by phone, email and a secure online portal. Lender policy, not broker location, decides what you can borrow.
What does a broker do differently for TAS property?
We check how each lender treats the property's location and type, run your numbers through real lender calculators, and factor in state costs like duty and land tax before recommending a structure.