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Use this free calculator to estimate the full cost of buying a home in Ireland. On top of the purchase price, buyers pay stamp duty, Land Registry fees, searches and solicitor fees. Our residential purchase conveyancing price is published on the Conveyancing service page and confirmed in writing before work begins.
Conveyancing costs estimate (purchase)
Estimate only — this calculator is general information, not legal or tax advice, and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. Land Registry fees use the current Property Registration Authority scale for registration of a transfer (€400 up to €50,000; €600 to €200,000; €700 to €400,000; €800 above) plus €175 to register a mortgage. Our conveyancing price is published on the Conveyancing service page and confirmed in writing before work begins. Figures reflect the rules in force in 2026; check the current Revenue / gov.ie guidance for changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does a conveyancing solicitor actually do? A: They investigate title, review the contract for sale, raise pre-contract enquiries, handle mortgage funds, complete the purchase, file your stamp duty return with Revenue and register you as owner with Tailte Éireann. Q: How long does conveyancing take in Ireland? A: Typically 8 to 12 weeks from sale agreed to completion — longer for probate sales or complicated title. Q: Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty? A: Yes — there is no first-time-buyer exemption from stamp duty. The Help-to-Buy scheme is a separate income tax refund for new builds. Q: What are outlays? A: Third-party costs your solicitor pays on your behalf — Land Registry fees, searches and commissioner fees — charged at cost on top of the professional fee.
About Online Legal Services
Online Legal Services is an Irish-regulated solicitor practice offering online legal services. We help individuals, families, and SMEs with conveyancing, probate, family law, employment law, and commercial law. Visit our home page or browse our guides and templates.