Ireland

Selling Irish Property To International Buyers

The good news for foreigners interested in purchasing property in Ireland is that you need not be Irish to do so. This implies that there shouldn't be any problems for international buyers. The real estate market in Ireland looks to be thriving despite the recent coronavirus pandemic. But, post pandemic, home prices increased by 8.44%. With buyer interest at an all-time high, the real estate market...

2023 Irish Property Market Outlook

Despite regional declines, the Irish housing market boomed in 2022. Interest rates rose and recession threatened the property industry. Although being one of the strongest property markets in the EU, Q4 2022 saw the market decline marginally as home prices ease throughout Ireland. It's unclear whether these decreases are seasonal or foreshadow 2023.   The Irish property market has chances and...

House Prices Across Ireland Remain Steady

House prices in Ireland have remained steady in recent months, after a period of rapid growth in 2022. According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office, the average price of a house in Ireland was €300,000 in May 2023, up just 0.2% from April. There are a number of factors that could be contributing to the recent stability in house prices. These include: The rising cost of...

Taxes on Buying Property in Ireland

Here are the taxes you need to pay when buying property in Ireland: Stamp duty: This is a tax that is paid on the purchase of property. The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on the value of the property. For example, if you buy a property worth €1 million, you will pay €15,000 in stamp duty. Capital gains tax: This is a tax that is paid on the profit you make when you sell a property. The...