Help To Buy Scheme

The Help to Buy Scheme was introduced in July 2016 to help first-time buyers buy or self-build a new residential property. It allows first time buyers to claim a refund of Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) paid over the previous four tax years.

• The home has to be a newly built or self-build.
• The maximum relief is 5% of the purchase price up to a maximum of €20,000, and is available to first time buyers.
• You must live in the property for five years after you buy it or build it.
• The mortgage you take out must be for at least 70% of the purchase price of the property.

For more information please visit:

https://www.revenue.ie/en/property/help-to-buy-incentive/index.aspx