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    New practice directions issued

    The Commissioner issued new practice directions for home owner grants and transfer duty.
    Issued date
    1 August 2025

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    These new practice directions were issued on 1 August 2025:

    • Eligible transactions—oral contracts (FHOGA005.1.1)
    • An interest that is subject to a trust (FHOGA008.1.1)
    • Instalment contracts (FHOGA019.1.1)
    • Variations to agreements for the transfer of land by deed or by exchange of solicitors’ letters or other correspondence (DA501.1.1).

    The practice directions replace the following public rulings:

    See all public rulings and practice directions.