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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Georgina Sebar

If you're an investor, look away. This ACT budget is not for you

The property industry has welcomed the announcement that first home buyers will be exempt from paying stamp duty in the ACT.

The announcement, which came ahead of the 2026-27 territory budget, is an Australian first.

Melita Beilicz, inset, has welcomed the announcement that first home buyers will be exempt from stamp duty. Picture supplied, Elesa Kurtz
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