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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Sale agreed cooling-off advice in Ireland is a 30-minute consultation or call with a solicitor for buyers or sellers who are having second thoughts after a sale has been agreed. The call covers your position, deposit, agent and next steps. Sale agreed is not legally binding in Ireland until contracts are signed, but withdrawing still has consequences, so it helps to understand them first.
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.
What’s included
- 30-minute consultation or call with a solicitor
- Booking deposit advice
- Withdrawal options
- Risk view
- Written summary
- 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
- Buyers reconsidering a purchase after sale agreed
- Sellers who have received a better offer
- Buyers worried about survey or mortgage issues
- Anyone unsure about their booking deposit
How it works
- 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.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
- You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does sale agreed advice 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.
Is sale agreed legally binding in Ireland?
No. A sale agreed is not legally binding until contracts are signed by both parties, but withdrawing can have practical and financial consequences.
Will I get my booking deposit back?
A booking deposit is generally refundable before contracts are signed, but practice varies, so the advice looks at your situation.
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.
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