Additional costs when buying a home
By Lorena OlivaresComplete 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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