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When to use this calculator
- Before buying, renting, refinancing or reviewing a property investment.
- When you want to compare cash flow, tax, yield or ownership costs.
- When you need a fast estimate before speaking to an agent, lender or adviser.
- When you want to see how a rate or price change moves the result.
A worked example
These are the example figures the calculator opens with.
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Property Purchase Price (€) | €400,000 |
| Property Type | Residential — first €1m at 1%, balance at 2% |
| Buyer Type | Standard buyer |
For those figures the calculator returns:
- Stamp duty: €4,000.00
- Effective rate: 1.00%
- Est. legal fees (~1%): €4,000.00
- Total upfront costs: €8,000.00
- Duty on first €1m: €4,000.00
How to read your results
Effective Rate
The effective rate lets you compare options on a like-for-like basis rather than being misled by different compounding periods or fee structures.
Method & assumptions
This calculator applies current Irish stamp duty rates as set out in the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (as amended). For standard residential property, the rate is 1% on the first €1 million of the purchase price and 2% on the balance above €1 million. Commercial and non-residential property — including offices, retail premises, and agricultural land not qualifying for relief — is charged at a flat 7.5%. The bulk purchase surcharge of 10% is added on top of the standard residential rate where a single buyer acquires ten or more units in a single or series of linked transactions, a measure introduced in Finance Act 2021 to deter large-scale investor acquisitions.
The estimated legal fees shown are an indicative guideline only, typically ranging between 0.75% and 1.5% of the purchase price depending on complexity; actual solicitor fees vary. This calculator does not model stamp duty refund schemes, agricultural relief, consanguinity relief, or charity exemptions. Stamp duty is a self-assessment tax in Ireland; the buyer is responsible for ensuring the return is filed and payment made within 30 days of deed execution, which is normally handled by the buyer's solicitor.
Common mistakes
- Using an assumption that is not supported by a current local quote, bill, statement or official source.
- Treating a generic estimate as a lender, provider, payroll or tax authority decision.
- Mixing monthly and annual inputs without converting them consistently.
- Testing only one scenario instead of checking how a cautious assumption changes the result.
What to do next
- Run a second scenario with a cautious assumption so you can see the downside clearly.
- Compare the result with the related calculators below before making a decision.
- Check current local rules, eligibility and provider terms before applying or committing money.
- Keep a record of the assumptions so you can update the estimate when a quote, bill or pay figure changes.