Voluntary Transfer of a Site — Conveyancing for the Recipient

A voluntary transfer of a site in Ireland is where a parent or relative transfers a site to you, usually as a gift. When a parent or relative transfers a site to you, a solicitor must act for you as the recipient. A service of this kind typically covers reviewing the title and any right of way or services issues, preparing and completing the deed of voluntary transfer, dealing with the transferor’s solicitor, calculating and filing stamp duty, and registering your title in the Land Registry.

What’s included

• Review of the title and any right of way or services issues
• Preparing and completing the deed of voluntary transfer
• Dealing with the transferor’s solicitor
• Calculating and filing stamp duty
• Registering your title in the Land Registry
• 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

• Adult children receiving a site from a parent to build a home
• Relatives receiving farmland or a site as a gift
• People who need a solicitor to act separately from the transferor
• Recipients who need title issues checked before building

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, prepares and completes the deed, and deals with stamp duty and Land Registry registration.
4. You receive confirmation of completion and registration, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a site transfer cost for the recipient 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.

Do I need my own solicitor if my parent is giving me a site?

Yes. The recipient needs a solicitor acting for them, separate from the transferor’s solicitor, to protect their interests and deal with title, stamp duty and registration.

Is stamp duty payable on a gift of a site?

Stamp duty can arise on a voluntary transfer, and reliefs or exemptions may apply in some cases. A solicitor would calculate and file the stamp duty return as part of the service.

For more on buying, transferring and registering property, 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.