Property Law
Buying or Selling a Property
Buying or selling a house is a big decision. For some people it can also be a little daunting. At Howell and & Co. we are experts in property law.
We take the stress out of the transaction, offering an expert service and the most competitive prices in Dublin, providing our clients with clear and transparent costs. Call 01 4030777, email info@howellsolicitors.ie or contact us here.
Fixed Fees
At Howell and Co. we give a commitment to transparency when setting out our fees. We inform you about costs from the outset, so there are no surprises.
We offer a fixed fee quote as set out below*. Monies payable to third parties (outlay) are also set out.
Buying a residential property
PROFESSIONAL FEES
PURCHASE PRICE - LESS THAN €500,000
Professional fee: €999.00 plus VAT @23%: €229.77
Miscellaneous Fee: €50.00 plus VAT @ 23%: €11.50 (postage, phones, faxes, couriers and photocopying)
Total Professional Fee: €1,049 plus VAT @ 23% - €1,290.27
EXPECTED OUTLAYS
Registration fees: €400.00 – €800.00 (depending on value of property)
Registration fees: €175.00 (if you are getting a mortgage)
Copy Folio & File Plan: €40.00
Search fees: €61.50 (Dublin Property)* can vay upwards depending on title
Commissioner for Oaths: between €10.00 & €24.00
Stamp Duty 1% purchase price
PURCHASE PRICE - GREATER THAN €500,000
Professional fee: €1,199.00 plus VAT @23%: €275.77
Miscellaneous Fee: €50.00 plus VAT @ 23%: €11.50 (postage, phones, faxes, couriers and photocopying)
Total Professional Fee: €1,249 plus VAT @ 23% - €1,536.27
Outlay as above
Selling a residential property
SALE PRICE - LESS THAN €500,000
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Professional fee: €999.00 plus VAT @23%: €229.77
Miscellaneous Fee: €50.00 plus VAT @ 23%: €11.50 (postage, phones, faxes, couriers and photocopying)
Total Professional Fee: €1,049.00 plus VAT @ 23% - €1,290.27
EXPECTED OUTLAYS
Copy Folio & File Plan: €40.00
Property Registration fees: €40.00 (may apply where the property is mortgaged)
Commissioner for Oaths: generally less than €50.00
SALE PRICE - GREATER THAN €500,000
Professional fee: €1,199.00 plus VAT @23%: €275.77
Miscellaneous Fee: €50.00 plus VAT @ 23%: €11.50 (postage, phones, faxes, couriers and photocopying)
Total Professional Fee: €1,249 plus VAT @ 23% - €1,536.27
Outlay as above
* The professional fee quoted is for routine conveyances. Non-routine conveyances for e.g. buying from a Receiver or a Bank or any application for First Registration in the Land Registry may attract higher fees depending on the level of work involved.
* Buying & Selling Commercial Property attracts higher professional fees. Please call for a quote.