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Additional costs when buying a home

Lorena OlivaresBy Lorena Olivares

Complete breakdown of the cost stack on top of the asking price.

Cost stack overview

Beyond the purchase price, a buyer typically pays 4-6% in additional costs. These cover transfer tax, notary, valuation and adviser fees.

Detailed breakdown

  • Transfer tax 0%/2%/10.4%
  • Notary (deed) €600-€1,000
  • Notary (mortgage) €500-€800
  • Valuation €400-€700
  • Mortgage adviser €2,500-€3,500
  • Structural survey €350-€600 (optional)
  • NHG 0.6% of mortgage (optional)

Budget planning

The buyer's costs cannot be financed by the mortgage and must come from savings. Set aside €15,000-€25,000 for a typical €300,000-€500,000 home.

Frequently asked questions

Are any of these tax-deductible?

Notary fees for the mortgage deed, valuation cost (when required by lender) and the adviser fee are deductible. Transfer tax is not.

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