The information given is meant for guidance purposes and may have faults and changes.

Purchase costs are not included in the property price. Ussually the costs are between 8-10% of the purchase price for second hand purchases and between 10-12% on first hand purchases. It can be a little more if the purchase price is low or if the buyer chooses to purchase with a mortgage.

The purchase costs consits of: Property transfer tax of 6,5% of the purchase price for second hand properties or taxes of 8% of the purchase price for first hand properties. In addition to this, the buyer must pay notary, land registry fees and lawyers or handling fees if required.

However, the buyer will receive a detailed overview over the purchase costs for the property she/he wants to buy.