How much does a solicitor cost to sell a house in Ireland?
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Short answer
At Jacob Law LLP the total fixed cost of selling a home is €2,500 for a property up to €1,000,000 and €4,000 above that, including the professional fee, VAT and outlays. There are no registration fees on a sale. If the sale does not complete, no professional fee is charged; only outlays already paid on your behalf are covered.
The fixed fee for a sale
| Sale price | Professional fee | Total fixed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €1,000,000 | €1,800 | €2,500 |
| Over €1,000,000 | €3,000 | €4,000 |
The total covers the professional fee, VAT at 23% and the outlays. A sale has no Land Registry fees, which is why it costs less than a purchase at the same price.
Above a sale price of €2,000,000 the table does not apply and the firm prepares a separate quote.
What the outlays pay for
- Taking up the title deeds from your lender (some banks also charge their own release fee, up to €63)
- Commencement searches
- Commissioner and swearing fee
- A certified copy of the folio and filed plan
The pre-sale legal pack
Selling is quicker when the legal paperwork is ready before a buyer appears. The pre-sale legal pack prepares your contract and the associated legal work in advance for €400 plus VAT. If you go on to sell through Jacob Law LLP, that €400 is fully credited to your final account, so it costs nothing extra. Getting started early can take up to 12 weeks off the process.
Selling and buying together
Many sellers are also buying. The combined service handles both for one fixed total: €6,000 up to €1,000,000 and €7,500 above, including the registration fees on the purchase. The cost calculators work out the figure for your own sale price.
If the sale falls through
No professional fee. If the sale does not complete you cover only the outlays already paid on your behalf, such as searches already carried out.
Other costs of selling
The estate agent’s fee (usually a percentage plus VAT), the BER assessment, an architect’s or engineer’s certificate of compliance if works were done, management company fees and a certificate for an apartment, a mortgage break fee if you are on a fixed rate, and capital gains tax if the property was not your home.
Frequently asked questions
What are the outlays on a sale?
Taking up the title deeds from your lender, commencement searches, the commissioner and swearing fee and a certified copy of the folio and filed plan. Together they come to the outlays figure inside the €2,500 total.
What is the pre-sale legal pack?
For €400 plus VAT the firm prepares your contract and the legal paperwork before the property goes on the market, so the sale can move quickly once you have a buyer. If you then sell through Jacob Law LLP, the €400 is fully credited to your final account.
I am selling and buying at the same time. Is it one fee or two?
One. The combined sale and purchase service is €6,000 in total up to €1,000,000 and €7,500 above, covering both transactions, including the registration fees on the purchase.