The rate payable depends on the purchase price paid. Since the 2006 budget, the rates are as follows:
| Purchase Price | New House | Second Hand House | New house less than 125 sq m | Second hand house or new house over 125 sq m | |
| Up to €125,000 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Next €875,000 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | |
| Balance | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | |
NOTE:
New properties:
All new properties are exempt from stamp duty provided they are bought by a first time buyer for owner occupation, regardless of size or price.
New properties are also exempt from stamp duty if they are bought by a non-first time buyer or by an investor and measure less than 1,346 sq ft (125 sq m).
New properties bought by an investor and measuring more than 1,346 sq ft (125 sq m) will be liable for stamp duty as above.
The duty is paid by the purchaser so you should factor this into your calculations both of the purchase price and the amount you will need to borrow .
Stamp duty is a tax the government levies on the purchase of second-hand residential property and new houses over 125 sq m bought for investment purposes or by non-first time buyers.
New houses are exempt provided the property floor area is less than 1346 sq ft (125 sq meters).
Stamp Duty on Sites and Land |
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| The following are the rates of stamp duty which apply to sites and land in Ireland: |
| Value | Duty |
up to €10000
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0%
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When is Stamp Duty paid? |
Normally, your solicitor will arrange to pay the stamp duty on your behalf. |
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