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Property Acquisition Cost Comparison
Compare the total transaction costs of buying a property across 6 countries for the same purchase price.
€
🇬🇧United Kingdom
£12,772 (3.6%)
Lowest cost🇺🇸United States
$15,552 (4.8%)
🇵🇹Portugal
€24,779 (8.3%)
🇩🇪Germany
€33,210 (11.1%)
🇫🇷France
€35,100 (11.7%)
🇪🇸Spain
€35,700 (11.9%)
Highest cost| Country | Transfer Tax | Notary / Legal | Agent Fee | Other | Total Extra Cost | % of Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom SDLT | £5,050 | £1,755 | £5,265 | £702 | £12,772 | 3.6% |
| 🇺🇸United States Transfer tax (~1.5% avg) | $4,860 | $972 | $8,100 | $1,620 | $15,552 | 4.8% |
| 🇵🇹Portugal IMT | €10,979 | €2,400 | €9,000 | €2,400 | €24,779 | 8.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany Grunderwerbsteuer (~5.5% avg) | €16,500 | €6,000 | €10,710 | — | €33,210 | 11.1% |
| 🇫🇷France Droits de mutation (~5.8%) | €17,400 | €2,700 | €15,000 | — | €35,100 | 11.7% |
| 🇪🇸Spain ITP (~8% avg) | €24,000 | €2,700 | €9,000 | — | €35,700 | 11.9% |
Note: US and UK prices shown in local currency at approximate exchange rate.
Rates are indicative averages for 2025. Transfer taxes vary by region, property type, and buyer status. Always consult a local professional.