The Buying Process

BUYING SERVICE

Property Search & Acquisition
‍€500 deductible from final successful invoice.

Property purchase over €500,000 is 2% under €500,000            
1.5% between €500,000 and €1,000,000            
1.2% between €1,000,000 and €5,000,000
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Negotiation Only
‍If as a property buyer you have found your perfect home but unsure of how to go about negotiating successfully to acquire it, we offer a negotiation and overseeing the conveyancing service. €500 retainer deductible from fee of 0.5% plus VAT.

How difficult is the property purchase process in Ireland?

‍There are no restrictions for foreigners purchasing real property in Ireland and the investment climate is favourable for foreign businesses. Once you find a suitable property, make an offer and engage the services of a solicitor. The offer does not legally bind you to buy. When your offer has been accepted, you may if you wish, arrange for a survey for early detection of potential problems. Your solicitor will then draft the Deed of Conveyance, which is the document that transfers the property into your name. This will be sent to the seller’s solicitor for his approval. The vendor’s solicitor will then draw up a contract for the sale of the house. Once your solicitor has reviewed this contract and is satisfied with it and to the title of the property, you are now in a position to sign contracts. At this point you hand over a non-refundable 10% deposit. Estate agents are involved in the transaction until seller signs a contract with a chosen buyer. The conveyancing of the property usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. Stamp duty should be paid now, and then the sale of property is registered at the Land Registry Office or at the Registry of Deeds. Depending on the title to the property this can take up to another six months.

Registration Fees

The solicitor will determine the nature of the title to your property. The costs incurred will depend on whether the title is held in the Land Registry or the Registry of Deeds. The Land Registry provides the system of compulsory title registration. The register is conclusive evidence of title to property and any right, privilege, appurtenance or burden appearing thereon. On the other hand, the Registry of Deeds provides the system of voluntary registration for deeds and conveyances. The document filed in the Registry of Deeds is a memorial which is essentially a synopsis of the deed and also other statutory requirements.

Summary of our Service
Once we have established exactly what your needs are, Hogan Estates will shortlist a number of properties for you, send you the property details along with our opinion on the property. If you are interested in one or more of those properties, we will attend a viewing on your behalf, report back to you either by phone or email and if you are happy to proceed, we will negotiate the purchase of the property on your behalf. When we have agreed the purchase of the property on your behalf, Hogan Estates will arrange a surveyors report and where appropriate, a bank valuers report, and our dedicated team of experts will ensure that the conveyancing process is expedited, keeping you informed every step of the way. To expedite the completion of your purchase, Hogan Estates have a panel of tried and trusted solicitors and surveyors who we would be happy to recommend if you do not already have one. After your purchase is finalised Hogan Estates can also provide you with an excellent Letting and Management service at very competitive rates and we also have a refurbishment and interior design service where, subject to and agreed budget, we can carry out any repairs, refurbishment and staging necessary to prepare your new property for habitation by you or for renting.

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Hogan Estates Fees and Commission:            
2% under €500,000            
1.5% between €500,000 and €1,000,000            
1.2% between €1,000,000 and €5,000,000