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SOLICITORS FEES FOR BUYING A secondhand HOUSE
in 2026
Our standard professional fixed fee for the purchase of a second hand house starts at €1,450.00 (plus VAT) and outlay.
We set out below what estimated solicitor's fees and third party costs apply when buying a househowever please do get in touch with the Eircode or address for the property that you are buying and we will provide you with the exact costs that will apply (solicitor fees won't change).
As a specialist property law firm, we offer some of the most competitive legal costs in Ireland for buying a residential property.
➡️ Our fees are fixed – you know exactly what is being charged
➡️ You'll deal with a solicitor from start to finish
➡️ Nationwide service and fully online if this is something you want but happy to facilitate an in person meeting, if preferred with offices in both Dublin and Roscommon.
Please complete our Instance Quote form below for a bespoke quote.

INSTANT QUOTE - PROPERTY PURCHASE
Third Party Outlays that arise
1. Land Registry – administrative fee to register you as owner of the property (only one will apply (a)-(d))
(a) Land Registry fees of €400 apply for properties valued up to €50,000
(b) Land Registry fees of €600 apply for properties valued between up to €50,001 to €200,000
(c) Land Registry fees of €700 apply for properties valued between up to €200,001 to €400,000
(d)Land Registry fees of €800 apply for properties valued greater than €400,001
2. Land Registry - administrative fee to register the mortgage
Land Registry fees of €175 apply to register the mortgage
5.Stamp Duty – Residential properties
The Stamp Duty rates on a transfer of residential property are:
- 1% on consideration up to €1 million
- 2% on any consideration over €1 million and up to €1.5 million
- 6% on any consideration over €1.5 million.
6. Registered Post, Couriers, Telephone and Sundry Outlays - c. €150
3.Closing Searches
Searches (these will vary depending on the searches required) €70.00 - €155.00
4.Commissioner for Oaths
€10.00 per sworn document
€2.00 per exhibit
SAMPLE QUOTE
For the purchase of a €200,000 house with one seller and Land Registry title using a mortgage:

What if i'm Not based in roscommon?
We offer a nationwide service and we can act for anyone in the sale, purchase or re-mortgage of a property in the Republic of Ireland. We provide an online service to clients and have extensive experience in the online delivery of property conveyancing. There is no requirement to meet in person.
We have streamlined the entire legal process, whether you are buying, selling, or mortgaging, into a seamless, fully online service.
- Complete Convenience: Sign contracts, verify your identity, and upload documents securely from your phone or laptop, anywhere, anytime.
- Direct Communication: Get clear, proactive updates and speak directly with your solicitor via phone or email whenever you need an answer
- Faster Closing: Moving everything online removes physical delays, getting you to keys or completion significantly faster than traditional solicitors.
Experience property law designed for the modern world - fast, transparent, and completely remote.
Why choose roe solicitors ?
Here at Roe Solicitors, we make it our priority to keep all of our clients up to date in all aspects of their conveyancing matter with jargon-free terminology, allowing you to concentrate on the practical aspects of buying, selling or re-mortgaging your property. We will also assess survey reports, complete any necessary searches on the property, explain the terms and conditions of the mortgage offer and check the title.
A qualified solicitor will be handling your conveyancing matter from start to finish and it will not be left in the hands of a legal executive. We will answer and return all calls and you will be to contact your solicitor as and when you have a query or need to speak to them.
What do our clients say?
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Fully regulated & insured
Roe Solicitors is fully licensed and authorised to provide legal services in the Republic of Ireland by the Law Society of Ireland. We are also fully insured and hold professional indemnity insurance of €1.5 million for each and every claim.
See our firm's details on the Law Society's Website HERE
What to expect from us
At Roe Solicitors, you can expect the following from us:
- Friendly and approachable. You can call or e-mail us at any time.
- Focused on helping you. We love helping businesses and individuals and you can be assured that we’ll be with you every step of the way.
- A genuinely proactive service. We talk your language. Easy to understand, no-nonsense advice from your solicitor in plain English.
- No surprise fees. All fees are agreed in advance.
- Quick turnaround on all matters. We do what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it.
- We will answer your phone call, return your phone calls and respond to your emails.
- Most importantly, plainly and simply, we'll provide a great service!
Our policy is to agree fees for all our work in advance so that our clients are protected with a fixed fee agreement. Our clients can call us whenever they want on routine matters knowing that this service is included in our agreed fee which is based on fair use.
If you are buying, selling or re-mortgaging a property, then contact us for a no obligation quotation or initial discussion. We want to hear from you.
further reading
- CRITICAL THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOU'RE BUYING A HOUSE IN IRELAND AS AN UNMARRIED COUPLE
- CAN YOU BUY AN AUCTION PROPERTY WITH A MORTGAGE?
- TOP TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE
- Can you buy an auction property with a mortgage?
- Switching your mortgage - what are the costs and outlays?
- Property Chains - Buying and Selling on the same day
- Buying an apartment is different to buying a house. Here's why
Get in touch
If you’re ready to get started, you can get in touch with our team by filling out the "Contact Us" form, emailing or calling our office today. We provide a bespoke high-quality professional service.
We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to residential property transactions in Ireland and we are personally invested in our client's success. We provide solution focused advices and seek to bring transactions to a close as soon as possible.
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