For illustration, if the applicable residential stamp duty rate were 1%, a €250,000 Kilkenny home would produce a €2,500 charge, while a €350,000 home would produce €3,500. A €500,000 purchase would produce €5,000 on the same assumption, but the calculation can differ for higher-value properties, certain property types or unusual transactions. Stamp duty is generally based on the property’s consideration, and the rules and rates can change. Check the current guidance on revenue.ie and ask your solicitor to confirm the amount due for the specific purchase.