Selling property: LPT clearance
5 tasks in suggested order
1. Engage a conveyancing solicitor and get title deeds ready
Appoint a conveyancing solicitor early. If there is a mortgage, the solicitor will need to obtain the title deeds from the lender and prepare the legal documentation for sale.
As early as possible before listing or accepting an offer; obtaining deeds can take time.
With a solicitor who handles residential conveyancing.
Identification, property/title information, mortgage/lender details if applicable, and documents requested by the solicitor.
Delays in obtaining title deeds or resolving title/planning questions can delay the whole sale.
Official source: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
2. Obtain a valid BER certificate before advertising
A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is required to advertise a home for sale or rent.
Before the property is advertised for sale.
Through an appropriate BER assessment process/assessor; use the official guidance linked by CCPC/SEAI.
Property information and access needed for the BER assessment.
Have the BER ready before engaging in advertising; check whether an existing BER is still valid.
Official source: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
3. If using an estate agent, verify the agent is PSRA licensed and agree the terms
If applicable: If you use an estate agent.
If you use an estate agent, check that the agent is registered with the Property Services Regulatory Authority and agree the fees, advertising costs and contract terms.
Before signing an estate-agency agreement or paying advertising costs.
With the chosen estate agent; licence status should be checked through the PSRA framework.
Written quotes/terms from agents and the Property Services Agreement.
Selling privately is possible, so this step only applies if you appoint an agent. Read exclusivity periods and all fees before signing.
Official source: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
4. Make the property LPT-compliant and obtain the required Revenue clearance
Before completion, file any outstanding LPT returns, pay outstanding LPT, interest and penalties, verify any exemption and make sure the appropriate Revenue clearance is in order. Provide the buyer or their solicitor with the Property History Summary and the relevant clearance information.
Before closing the sale or transfer. Allow time for LPT payments to appear on the record.
Revenue LPT Online / MyEnquiries as applicable, normally coordinated with your solicitor.
PPSN, Property ID, PIN, current and historic valuation information, Property History Summary and evidence for any exemption or specific-clearance application.
Revenue notes that LPT payments can take up to 72 hours to process. For a sale in 2026, the 1 November 2025 valuation governs the 2026–2030 LPT period, and unresolved LPT remains a charge on the property.
Official source: Revenue
5. Sign the transfer documents and complete the sale
Once the sale is ready to close, sign the transfer deed and other required documents. On the agreed closing date, the solicitors exchange title/keys and funds; any mortgage is redeemed from the proceeds.
At closing, after contracts, title matters and tax/LPT requirements are ready.
Through your conveyancing solicitor and the buyer’s solicitor.
Transfer/closing documents and any final evidence requested by your solicitor, including LPT compliance documentation.
Stay in contact with your solicitor and agent because unresolved title, planning or document queries can delay closing.
Official source: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
