Buying a home in Ireland — what you actually need
Whether you are a first-time buyer, an Irish expat returning home, or a non-resident purchasing in Ireland, the legal path is roughly the same: get the title checked, get the contract reviewed, exchange, close. Our bundle is built around exactly that path.
Recommended bundle (in order)
- Buyer Risk Review (not currently available) — before you sign anything. Catches title defects, planning issues, easement gotchas.
- Right of Way & Easement Advice (not currently available) — only if the property has access concerns.
- Conveyance (not currently available) — the full conveyancing service end-to-end.
- Vendor Disclosure Review — for selling-side reviews.
Common questions
How long does it take to buy a home in Ireland?
Average 8–12 weeks from sale-agreed to close, assuming no chain.
What does the solicitor actually do?
Title checks, contract review, mortgage liaison, stamp duty filings, Land Registry / Registry of Deeds dealings.
Is everything online?
Yes — a solicitor would handle everything via video call, secure document portal, and electronic signatures where permitted.
Read our consultation guide
Not sure where to start? Read our guide to a 15-minute legal consultation (not currently available) and client services will point you to the right guide.
Not currently available — we are working to appoint a new solicitor. OnlineLegalServices.ie is operated by Plus Promotions Limited, which is not a solicitor’s practice and does not give legal advice, so the solicitor service described on this page cannot be ordered here; the page is kept as general information. To instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory, or join our no-fee waiting list to be told when solicitor services are available again.