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What it costs to buy
The asking price is the start. Work out the taxes, fees and ongoing costs for your situation.
This sets both the cost of buying and the cost to own.
+8.58% on top of the price
8.58% of the asking price
Amounts shown in your selected currency
3.09% of the price
0.8% to €120,000; 0.7% to €380,000; 0.65% above; + €120 fixed, including 24% VAT
0.5% of the price
2.48% of the price
1.24% of the price
€500 fixed
Sources and how we calculate
Rates checked 22 Oct 2026. Estimates; your lawyer confirms the final figures. Sources: Transfer tax, Notary, including 24% VAT, Land registry, Agent fee, including 24% VAT, Lawyer, including 24% VAT, Translation. 3.09% of the price or official tax value, whichever is higher; this estimate uses asking price. A 15% non-EU transfer tax is planned for 2027; the start date and exemptions aren't fixed and no law has been passed (checked 22 Oct 2026). Includes a €100 page/copy allowance within the €120 fixed estimate. Lawyer fees range from 1% to 2% plus 24% VAT; estimate uses 1% plus 24% VAT. A sworn translator or interpreter for the deed if you don’t speak the language. Checks the condition, boundaries and planning compliance (geometra in Italy, géomètre in France).
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