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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.
+4.95% on top of the price
4.95% of the asking price
Amounts shown in your selected currency
3% of the price
€373.5 (to €51,129.19); €373.5 + 0.2% of the amount above €51,129.19 (to €255,645.94); €782.53 + 0.1% of the amount above €255,645.94 (above €255,645.94); capped at €3,067.75 before VAT, including 20% VAT
0.1% of the price, minimum €5
1.2% of the price
€500 fixed
Sources and how we calculate
Rates checked 22 Oct 2026. Estimates; your lawyer confirms the final figures. Sources: Local transfer tax, Notary, including 20% VAT, Land registry, Your own lawyer, including 20% VAT, Translation. set by each town, 0.1% to 5%; Sofia 3% 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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