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Issue 1926 May 2026 · 6 min read · Costs
Notary fees, taxes and the true cost of buying in five countries
The sticker price is only the start. Transaction costs range from 4% in Ireland to 13% in Italy — a country-by-country breakdown.
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The sticker price is only the start. Transaction costs range from 4% in Ireland to 13% in Italy — a country-by-country breakdown.
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