Purchase Price
1st Time Buyers
(Second-hand house)
Other Owner Occupiers/Investors
Rate of Stamp Duty
Rate of Stamp Duty
€0 to €127,000
Exempt
Exempt
€127,001 to €190,500
Exempt
3%
€190,501 to €254,000
3%
4%
€254,001 to €317,000
3.75%
5%
€317,501 to €381,000
4.5%
6%
€381,001 to €635,000
7.5%
7.5%
€635,001 and over
9%
9%

Generally, stamp duty is not paid on the purchase of the house contents (e.g. curtains, carpets, etc.). However, where they are included in the transaction they may have the effect of moving the stamp duty charge into a higher rate.