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Buying property in Dublin: the steps for buyers
The official steps for buying a home in Dublin. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Updated October 2026
Licensed agents
The PSRA licenses and regulates auctioneers, estate agents, letting agents and property management agents in Ireland; check its public register before you deal with an agent.
Your solicitor
Appoint a solicitor at the start: in Ireland, the solicitor handles the contract and checks the title. Take independent legal advice before you bid.
Stamp duty
Stamp duty is charged on the purchase of property and collected by Revenue. Read Revenue’s residential property pages, or ask your solicitor, for the current rates.
The Residential Property Price Register
The PSRA publishes residential property sales on the Residential Property Price Register, with the date, address and declared price. See our property guide for the neighbourhoods; we don’t publish prices or yields.
Questions and answers
Who regulates estate agents in Ireland?
The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA).
Where can I see what homes sold for in Dublin?
On the official Residential Property Price Register.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with an Irish solicitor.