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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Your price — not currently available
Our standard package for residential purchase conveyancing anywhere in Ireland — houses and apartments, first-time buyers and movers. Suited to buyers who are comfortable working mainly by email and document updates. No percentage of the purchase price and no surprises at completion.
Government outlays are never marked up. Stamp duty, Land Registry (Tailte Éireann) fees and closing searches are payable at cost and itemised for you in writing before you commit.
Communication Included in Online Conveyancing
- Standard legal work
- Milestone updates at each key stage
- Document and email correspondence necessary to complete the transaction
- 2 scheduled client calls of up to 15 minutes
Choose Your Conveyancing Package
The legal work is the same in every package — the difference is the level of communication included. All prices include VAT; outlays are extra and quoted separately.
| Package | Price | Communication included |
|---|---|---|
| Online Conveyancing | Not currently available | Standard legal work, milestone updates, document/email correspondence necessary to complete the transaction, 2 scheduled client calls of up to 15 mins |
| Supported Conveyancing | Not currently available | Above + 4 additional 15-min calls, more frequent updates, priority responses |
| Priority Conveyancing | Not currently available | Above + high-touch communication, up to 8 additional calls, priority handling/updates |
What’s Included
- Review and negotiation of the contract for sale
- Full investigation of title, planning and compliance documents
- Pre-contract enquiries and requisitions on title
- Handling your lender’s requirements and mortgage drawdown
- Closing searches on the day of completion
- Completion of the purchase and transfer of funds
- Filing your stamp duty return with Revenue
- Registration of your ownership with Tailte Éireann (Land Registry)
What’s Not Included — Outlays
Outlays are third-party costs paid on your behalf: stamp duty (a Revenue tax — 1% of the purchase price for most residential purchases), Land Registry (Tailte Éireann) registration fees, closing searches, AML / identity verification and bank transfer fees.
Every transaction is different, so we don’t publish one-size-fits-all outlay figures. A solicitor should quote your outlays case by case and itemise them in writing before you commit.
How It Works
- Request a callback — we confirm your matter is suitable, complete ID and anti-money-laundering checks, and you formally instruct a solicitor. Payment is only taken once a solicitor would confirm a solicitor would act.
- Contracts & title review (weeks 1–3) — we receive contracts from the vendor’s solicitor and investigate title, planning and compliance.
- Pre-contract enquiries (weeks 3–6) — we raise queries, review replies and deal with your lender’s requirements.
- Signing & deposit (weeks 6–8) — you sign contracts and pay the deposit; the transaction becomes binding.
- Completion (weeks 8–12) — closing searches, transfer of funds, and you collect your keys.
- After completion — a solicitor would file your stamp duty return and register you as owner with Tailte Éireann.
Buying And Selling?
If you are selling your current home and buying a new one, your solicitor coordinates both closings so you are not left without a roof or a bridge of funds. request a callback for a combined quote.
Conveyancing Costs & Timeline — Quick Answers
How long does conveyancing take in Ireland?
A typical residential purchase takes 8–12 weeks from receipt of contracts to completion. Complex titles or slow mortgage processing can extend this.
What does conveyancing cost in Ireland?
Online conveyancing is not currently available on this site. Outlays (stamp duty, Land Registry fees, searches and similar third-party costs) are extra and vary from case to case — a solicitor should quote them individually and itemise everything in writing before you commit.
Do I need a solicitor to buy a house in Ireland?
Yes — property purchases in Ireland must be handled by a qualified solicitor. This is a legal requirement, not optional.
Can I use this service if I am buying and selling at the same time?
Yes. A solicitor would handle linked sale-and-purchase transactions and coordinate both closings. Request a callback for a combined quote.
Ready To Get Started?
Most purchases complete in 8–12 weeks. The earlier you instruct a solicitor, the smoother your transaction.
✓ Transparent pricing ✓ Outlays at cost ✓ Independent Irish solicitor, Law Society of Ireland directory ✓ Nationwide
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