As a rule of thumb, expect to pay around 9% of the purchase price in additional costs. Here’s a breakdown of common expenses:
- Lawyer fees: ~1% of purchase price
- Notary fees and land registration: ~€1,750
- IMT (transfer tax): Averages around 6%, depending on the property price
- Stamp duty: 0.8% of the purchase price
- Mortgage stamp duty (if applicable): 0.6% of the mortgage amount
