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. Traditional conveyancing solicitors typically charge between €1,500 and €3,000 plus VAT — or around 1% of the purchase price. Online Legal Services charges a fixed €1,650 including VAT, whatever the price of the property.
Irish Conveyancing Costs Estimator
Estimate the full cost of buying a home in Ireland — solicitor fees, stamp duty, Land Registry fees and outlays. See how a traditional solicitor compares with a fixed-fee solicitor.
Stamp duty (residential, Budget 2025): 1% up to EUR 1,000,000, 2% on the portion from EUR 1,000,001 to EUR 1,500,000, 6% on the portion above EUR 1,500,000. For new builds stamp duty is charged on the price excluding VAT (13.5%). Land Registry (Tailte Eireann) transfer fee: EUR 400 to EUR 800 depending on price; no fee for registering a mortgage electronically (to end 2026). Searches and other outlays estimated at EUR 250. Traditional solicitor fees typically range from EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,000 plus VAT (23%), or around 1% of the purchase price plus VAT. Online Legal Services charges a fixed EUR 1,650 including VAT. Estimate only — not a quote or legal advice.
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 fixed-fee 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 fixed-fee services.