Contribution Claim Advice

Contribution claim advice in Ireland helps people who contributed to a property that is not in their name. We assess your contributions, the type of claim, such as trust, equity or cohabitant claims, and the realistic prospects. If you paid towards the deposit, mortgage or works but the title is not in your name, you may have options.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Contributions review
• Folio review
• Claim assessment
• Recommended route
• Confidential call
• Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who this is for

• Partners who paid towards a home in the other’s name
• Family members who contributed to a relative’s purchase
• People who funded works on someone else’s property
• Cohabitants whose relationship has ended

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does contribution claim advice cost in Ireland?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Can I claim a share of a property not in my name?

Possibly, depending on your contributions and the circumstances. Claims may arise under trust principles or cohabitation law.

Is there a time limit?

Some claims, such as cohabitant redress, have time limits, so seek advice promptly.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.