What other costs can I expect when buying or selling a property?

Additional costs involved in buying or selling a property can include:

  • Stamp duty - The current rates are 1 per cent of the purchase price up to €1,000,000 and 2 per cent of any value over that. (Refer to revenue.ie for further information.)
  • Solicitor Fees
  • Valuation report, payable to the Bank's valuer
  • Surveyor's report, if applicable, payable to the Architect/Surveyor
  • Land Registry fees

If you are selling a property you may also be liable for:

  • Auctioneers fees
  • Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate for property being sold (a legal requirement).

(Bank of Ireland does not accept responsibility for information on other websites.)

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