Jun 19, 2026 – 10.53amForeign investors will have a stamp duty surcharge lifted by the NSW government in a bid to boost construction of build-to-rent housing and retirement villages.From July 1, the 9 per cent foreign purchaser surcharge duty will be waived for build-to-rent and retirement investments of more than 50 dwellings in a further measure to increase housing supply to be unveiled by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey in Tuesday’s budget.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles