Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Legal Check

A Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant legal check in Ireland makes sure the legal side stacks up before you rely on the grant. The grant supports refurbishment of vacant and derelict homes, but it has conditions, and a charge can apply if you sell within a set period. A solicitor would review title and ownership, advises on the grant conditions and clawback, flags issues such as rights of way, boundaries or planning, and explain how the grant interacts with your purchase and any mortgage.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Review of title and ownership
• Advice on the grant conditions and clawback charge
• Flagging of rights of way, boundary and planning issues
• How the grant interacts with your purchase and any mortgage
• 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

• Buyers of vacant or derelict homes
• Owners planning to refurbish
• Buyers relying on the grant for finance
• Owners of inherited vacant property

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 review the title and grant conditions.
4. 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 vacant property grant legal check cost?

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.

Can the grant have to be repaid?

A charge can apply if you sell within a set period or breach the conditions.

Does the property have to be vacant?

Eligibility depends on vacancy and other conditions, which should be checked before you commit.

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

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