Irish First-Time Buyer · Updated Budget 2025

Up to €30,000 in tax back — and most buyers don't know they qualify

Ireland's three first-time buyer schemes can add tens of thousands to your buying power. Check your eligibility in under a minute.

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How it works

01

Enter your details

Salary, savings, property type, and target county. Takes under 60 seconds.

02

We check all three schemes

Central Bank mortgage limit, Help to Buy, First Home Scheme, and LDA — calculated against the official rules.

03

See your real budget

A personalised breakdown showing exactly what you can buy and where government support applies.

Your details

New builds unlock Help to Buy and First Home Scheme.

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Fill in your details to see which schemes you qualify for and what you can realistically afford.

Revenue.ie

HTB rules

Central Bank

Mortgage limits

firsthomescheme.ie

FHS rules

Three schemes.
One calculation.

Most buyers qualify for at least one. Many qualify for all three. The calculator checks everything at once.

Read the full buyer's guide →

Help to Buy

Up to €30,000

A tax refund on income tax you've already paid. Applied directly to your deposit — no repayment, ever.

New builds only

First Home Scheme

Up to 30% equity

The government shares equity in your home to bridge the gap. No monthly repayments. Repaid on sale or refinance.

New builds only

LDA Affordable Homes

Below market price

State-built homes sold at a discount. Income-tested. Available in selected counties — check lda.ie for active sites.

Selected sites

Common questions

Everything first-time buyers ask us.