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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.
+1.75% on top of the price
1.75% of the asking price
Amounts shown in your selected currency
0.25% of the price, minimum €250 · low confidence
€50 fixed · low confidence
1.22% of the price
€500 fixed
Sources and how we calculate
Rates checked 28 Oct 2026. Estimates; your lawyer confirms the final figures. Sources: Notary, Land registry, Your own lawyer, including 22% VAT, Translation. The 2% transfer tax is owed by the seller unless the contract says otherwise. 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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