Buying a home

• Steps involved buying a home
  This document looks at what you need to consider before buying a property and the processes involved.

• Mortgage interest relief
  Tax relief on mortgage interest payments, including new arrangements for 2012.
• Stamp duty on property
  Stamp duty is payable on the transfer of property.
• Property deeds in Ireland
  Each time the ownership of a property changes (if the property is sold, if it is transferred to someone else or if it is inherited), a new deed of title is drawn up to record the change. The Property Registration Authority is responsible for the two systems for recording transactions relating to property in Ireland. Find out more here.
• Property rights of cohabiting couples
  Property rights of cohabiting couples in Ireland, relating to buying a home, private rented accommodation, local authority housing, and the Family Home Protection Act.
• Mortgage Protection
  This gives information about Mortgage protection policies.It also covers Mortgage Interest Relief (Tax) and outlines the Mortgage Supplements payable from the Health Services Executive (HSE) Area in cases of hardship.
• Costs of buying a home in Ireland
  As well as mortgage payments, there are other costs involved in buying a house which can be significant.
• Moving to a new home
  Moving house can be a stressful, demanding time. Here is a summary of the various things associated with moving house, including notifying service providers, organising utilites, re-directing post and notifying schools.