Government and administrative fees (indicative)
VAT 5%, utility connection 1,500–3,000 GBP, lawyer fee approx. 1,650 GBP, stamp duty 0.5%, title deed transfer (foreigners) 9%, purchase permit application (typically per official rates), plus running costs/utility bills.
| Item |
Amount |
When |
| VAT |
5% |
Within 1 year from notification of key handover readiness |
| Utility connection |
1,500 – 3,000 GBP |
Utility connections |
| Lawyer fee |
approx. 1,650 GBP |
After signing the contract |
| Stamp duty |
0.5% |
Usually up to 21 days from signing/registration (per procedure) |
| Title deed transfer (foreigners) |
9% |
After 100% payment (and when legally required) |
| Application for Purchase Permit |
per official rates (in calculators we often use 1,000 GBP as a safe baseline) |
After contract registration (per procedure) |
| Running costs / utilities |
e.g. electricity, water, internet, council tax, garbage |
After handover |