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 second-time buyer review in Ireland helps people selling one home and buying another understand the extra risks involved. We give you a written report tailored to your move-up risks. Second-time buyers face chain, finance and stamp duty issues that do not arise for first-time buyers.
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
- Folio and map review
- Stamp duty review
- Chain and finance check
- Risk schedule
- Written report
- 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
- Homeowners trading up or down
- Buyers selling and buying at the same time
- Buyers relying on the sale of their current home
- Buyers keeping their first home as a rental
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 a second-time buyer review 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.
What are the main risks for second-time buyers?
Timing the sale and purchase, bridging finance, stamp duty and mortgage conditions are the main risks.
Do second-time buyers pay stamp duty?
Yes. Stamp duty is payable on residential purchases at the applicable rates. The review flags the stamp duty position.
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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