Guide only — this matter needs a solicitor. Under Irish law this work must be carried out by a solicitor, so it is not sold on this site. The information below explains what is involved so you can brief a solicitor with confidence.
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A declaration of trust for co-owned property in Ireland records who owns what share of a property and what happens if it is sold. When co-owners contribute unequal deposits or repayments, a declaration of trust records each owner’s share and what happens on sale, buy-out or death. In this service, a solicitor would draft the declaration to reflect your contributions and agreed shares so that it can be relied on later.
What’s included
- A professionally drafted declaration of trust for co-owned property
- Reflecting your contributions and agreed shares
- Covering what happens on sale, buy-out or death
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Couples or friends who contributed unequal deposits
- Parents who contributed to a child’s home purchase and want their share recorded
- Co-owners who pay different shares of the mortgage
- Existing co-owners who want to formalise their shares
How it works
- Send an enquiry (or order online where online ordering is available) with the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then draft the declaration of trust to reflect your contributions and agreed shares.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a declaration of trust cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why would co-owners need a declaration of trust?
Without one, it may be unclear how the proceeds of a sale should be divided where contributions were unequal. A declaration of trust records the agreed shares in writing.
Does a declaration of trust affect a mortgage?
The declaration records the arrangement between the co-owners. Where there is a mortgage, the lender’s rights generally take priority, and a solicitor would take this into account.
For more on buying, owning and using property, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.
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