Real estate investment in Ireland

In Ireland, foreigners can buy, sell and rent out properties without restrictions.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1,7% every quarter. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €273,000, and today it is sold for €382,000.

€3,816

Average price per 1 m²

1,7%

Average price growth per quarter

2,5—4,6%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in Ireland

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Ireland

€1.5 million

Apartment in Dublin in the prestigious Ballsbridge district

€500,000

Apartment in Dublin

€250,000

Apartment in Galway

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Ireland residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining an Ireland residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate or investing. However, Ireland offers a residence permit for investing at least €1 mln in the country’s economy. The money can be invested in a company or an investment fund. A donation to charity is at least €500,000.

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Practical Guide

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Taxes and associated costs

Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
Time required
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates77 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal82 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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40+ guides on European countries

Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in Netherlands

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in the Netherlands. Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments:...

€4,670

Average price per 1 m²

2,6%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Malta

Malta restricts the sale of real estate to foreigners: a buyer needs a special permit.

€3,005

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Malta

€220,000

Minimum investment amount to get a residence permit

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Real estate investment in Liechtenstein

The sale of real estate to foreigners is restricted in Liechtenstein: to purchase, you need to obtain a residence permit, live in the...

€4,175

Average price per 1 m²

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Real estate investment in Greece

The sale of real estate is not limited in Greece: foreigners can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.

€1,848

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Greece

€250,000

Minimum investment amount to get a residence permit

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Real estate investment in Finland

Foreigners can freely buy and sell apartments in Finland. To purchase a land plot with a house, one needs permission from the Ministry...

€3,816

Average price per 1 m²

0,6%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Czech

Foreigners can freely buy, rent out, and sell real estate in the Czech Republic.

€3,988

Average price per 1 m²

3%

Average price growth per quarter

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Albert Ioffe

Albert Ioffe

Legal and Compliance Officer

Updated:
April 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Ireland?

    Yes, foreigners can buy property in Ireland without restrictions. They can buy and sell real estate without restrictions, and rent it out.

  • How much does an average house cost in Ireland?

    On average, 1 m² of real estate in Ireland costs €3,816. Real estate prices depend on the property type and location. The most expensive real estate in Ireland is in Dublin, the capital, and other major cities like Cork and Galway. A two-bedroom apartment costs €500,000 in Dublin, and €250,000 in Galway. In smaller cities such as Sligo and Waterford, the cost of three-bedroom apartments is €115,000‑170,000.

  • Which county in Ireland has the cheapest property?

    The county of Leitrim is known to have the cheapest real estate in Ireland. The average house price here is €175,000.

  • What taxes do I pay when I buy a house in Ireland?

    Buyers of real estate in Ireland pay a stamp duty of 1—2%.

    Property owners in Ireland also pay an annual tax at a progressive rate:

    • 0,18% of the cost for a property worth up to 1 million euros;

    • 0,25% of the cost for a property worth more than 1 million euros.