Mortgage in Ireland
Should You Buy Property in Ireland Through an SPV?
Investing in property can be an exciting venture, especially in a vibrant market like Ireland. As
Diarmaid Blake
October 21, 2025
SPV’s & SPV MORTGAGES
- Home
- SPV’s & SPV MORTGAGES
Use a limited company (SPV) to purchase investment properties
Benefits Summary
🔸 More tax-efficient than owning property in your own name.
🔸 Protect your personal money if something goes wrong.
🔸 Easier to qualify for finance or mortgage SPV for property purchases.
🔸 More suited to property investors looking to grow their portfolio.
🔸 Very tax-efficient for extracting profits from property purchases and sales through an SPV property company.
🔸 It can be used as a succession tax planning tool to pass assets to children.
What is an SPV?
- An SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is simply a private limited company set up only to buy and rent out property — often referred to as a special purpose vehicle buy-to-let company.
- The property belongs to the company, not to an individual.
- This separation helps protect your personal assets and makes it easier to qualify for an SPV buy-to-let mortgage.
SPV Requirements
- Minimum of 1 Shareholder and Director.
- Director Requirements
- At least 1 director needs to be a Resident in Ireland.
- Working and paying tax in Ireland.
Unlimited number of shareholders from all nationalities can own an SPV for property investment.
How to Set up an SPV
A Qualified Accountant will be required to set up an SPV.
A Company name must be chosen and registered.
A Company bank account must be open.
Company Shareholders Names should be declared.
Taxation Benefits of SPVs
Taxation on profits - Corporation tax.
- 25% on non-trading income Profits (e.g, Rental Income).
- 12.5% tax rate on trading profits (Profits from the sale of Property assets).
Director Loans into the company to fund deposit for house purchase.
Director benefits
- Can be extracted tax free from SPV and paid back to director.
- Interest can also be charged on Director loans.
The SPV
- Loan repayments are tax-deductible.
- Interest repayments are tax-deductible.
These SPV tax benefits make an SPV limited company buy-to-let mortgage highly efficient for investors.
Reducing Corporation Tax on Profits
Tax deductible expenses that reduce Corporation Tax
- 1. Pension contributions are permitted through revenue rules within an SPV
- List Item #2
- List Item #3
Reducing Corporation Tax on Profits
Tax deductible expenses that reduce Corporation Tax
- 1. Pension contributions are permitted through revenue rules within an SPV
- 2. Family members can be hired and paid a salary from the business
- 3. Subsistence/Mileage can be paid from the company
- 4. Director loan repayments and interest
- 5. 5.Pension Contributions
- 6. Salaries of family members (up to €13k per annum very tax efficient per member)
Capital Acquisition Tax Planning using SPV’s
SPVs can be used as a method of passing assets onto family members and reduce/eliminate Capital acquisition tax liabilities (gift or inheritances).
Examples:
- Making children 100% shareholders of the SPV and you as the director with no shareholding.
- Gifting €3000 worth of shares of SPV to your children each year until they own 100% of shareholding.
Documents Required to set up an SPV
The following documentation must be provided for your SPV application.
Company Name Details
- Your chosen company name (must be unique and approved by CRO).
Company Registered Office Address
- An official Irish address where CRO correspondence will be sent.
- Anti Money Laundering Documentation for all Directors and shareholders.
- Recent utility bill or bank Statement of the Company (usually within the last 3 months).
SPV Mortgages
- Shareholders/directors of an SPV can apply for a mortgage through an SPV.
- It is the SPV who is borrowing the money, not the individual.
Conditions of an SPV Mortgage
Directors’ Requirements
- Minimum Salary of €40,000 (can be from combined director salaries).
- Between the ages of 21 and 70.
Max Mortgage
- 70% of the Property market value.
Deposit Required
- 30% of property purchase price (directors Loans/or loans from Subsidiary companies etc).
Term
- 5–35 year period.
- Will Lend to youngest Shareholders/ directors 80th birthday.
Interest Rate
- Variable rate - 5.35% to 5.85%.
- 10 year interest Only option (rolling onto capital & interest afterwards).
- Capital and Interest option.
Affordability based on Property investment only
- Rent must equal 1.2 times mortgage repayments.
- 85% when director has more than 1 Residential properties.
- Individual Income not assessed so easier to qualify.
Overpayment option
- No penalty to or limit to overpaying mortgage.
Simplified Application process
- Individuals income and personal finances not assessed so a significant amount of paperwork is not required.
Conditions of an SPV Mortgage
Directors’ Requirements
- Minimum Salary of €40,000 (can be from combined director salaries).
- Between the ages of 21 and 70.
Max Mortgage
- 70% of the Property market value.
Deposit Required
- 30% of property purchase price (directors Loans/or loans from Subsidiary companies etc).
Term
- 5–35 year period.
- Will Lend to youngest Shareholders/ directors 80th birthday.
Interest Rate
- Variable rate - 5.35% to 5.85%.
- 10 year interest Only option (rolling onto capital & interest afterwards).
- Capital and Interest option.
Affordability based on Property investment only
- Rent must equal 1.2 times mortgage repayments.
- 85% when director has more than 1 Residential properties.
- Individual Income not assessed so easier to qualify.
Overpayment option
- No penalty to or limit to overpaying mortgage.
Simplified Application process
- Individuals income and personal finances not assessed so a significant amount of paperwork is not required.
Conditions of an SPV Mortgage
Directors’ Requirements
- Minimum Salary of €40,000 (can be from combined director salaries).
- Between the ages of 21 and 70.
Max Mortgage
- 70% of the Property market value.
Deposit Required
- 30% of property purchase price (directors Loans/or loans from Subsidiary companies etc).
Term
- 5–35 year period.
- Will Lend to youngest Shareholders/ directors 80th birthday.
Interest Rate
- Variable rate - 5.35% to 5.85%.
- 10 year interest Only option (rolling onto capital & interest afterwards).
- Capital and Interest option.
Affordability based on Property investment only
- Rent must equal 1.2 times mortgage repayments.
- 85% when director has more than 1 Residential properties.
- Individual Income not assessed so easier to qualify.
Overpayment option
- No penalty to or limit to overpaying mortgage.
Simplified Application process
- Individuals income and personal finances not assessed so a significant amount of paperwork is not required.
Buy-to-Let Mortgage vs. SPV Mortgage
|
Aspect
|
SPV Ownership
|
Personal BTL Ownership
|
|---|---|---|
|
Ownership
|
Property is owned by a limited company (SPV)
|
Property is owned personally by the individual
|
|
Establishment
|
Company
|
Individual
|
|
Maximum Mortgage
|
70% of Property Value
|
70% of Property Value
|
|
Minimum Deposit
|
30% of Property Value
|
30% of Property Value
|
|
Transfer to Children
|
Shares in the company can be passed on
|
Property itself is inherited
|
Buy-to-Let Mortgage vs. SPV Mortgage
Tax efficient (income & gains)
|
Aspect
|
SPV Ownership
|
Personal BTL Ownership
|
|---|---|---|
|
Income Tax on rental income
|
25% corporate tax on non trading income and 12.5% tax on trading income.
|
If rental income is above 14k, whole income is exposed to 50% tax. |
|
Mortgage interest
|
Deductible as business expense for SPV.
|
Deductible from rental income for BTL.
|
|
Pension contributions
|
Can contribute rental profits to pension (agebased limits apply).
|
Cannot use rental income for pension.
|
|
Deposit extraction
|
Directors can show deposits as laon to the company, and withdraw them tax free, when profits are available, reducing tax liability. |
Deposits cannot be withdrawn unless property is sold out. |
Pre Submission Documents required to apply for an SPV mortgage
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING DOCUMENTATION
- Proof of ID
- Proof of address
- Proof of PPS number
Proof of income
Self Employer/Directors
- 2 Years Certified Accounts ( Financial Statement audited by your Accountant)
- 2 Years Form 11s & Chapter 4s(Proof Of Income)
- Tax Clearance Certificate ( Letter From Accountant Confirming Tax affairs are up to date)
- Minimum 6 months Loan statements held by the company
Employees
- Last 3 Payslips
- Last 2 years (EDS’s) Employment details summary (formerly known as p60)
- Signed Salary Cert from your employer
AN UP TO DATE CREDIT REPORT (CCR) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS
Other Documents that may be Required
- Tenancy documents - if you are refinancing an investment property;
- Foreign Credit Checks – If you have lived in a different country in the last 5 years;
- Additional Loan Statements - If you are aware of any debts, that do not appear on the Central Credit Register report, 24 months statements required.
SPV Documents Required – Post AIP
The following are required at a later stage – post mortgage AIP
SPV company related documents
- Certified copy of certificate of incorporation.
- Certified copy of Memorandum of Articles of Association or Constitution.
- Copy of a recent SPV bank statement (only if existing SPV).
- These documents will be provided by your accountant once an SPV is set up.
Mortgage Process:
1) Submit pre-submission documents mentioned above.
2) Pre-submission Meeting:
- Review all documents
- Create a cover letter
- Submit to the provider
3) Post submission meeting:
- Review AIP condition
- Order valuation
- Engage with Solicitor
- Set up SPV with Accountant
- Apply for Mortgage Protection
- Find a property and put down a deposit, and send confirmation of address to us
4) Sign the Loan offer, transfer.
5) 30% deposit into SPV bank account.
6) Apply for house insurance and put in place.
7) Draw down your funds.
Mortgage Process:
1) Submit pre-submission documents mentioned above.
2) Pre-submission Meeting:
- Review all documents
- Create a cover letter
- Submit to the provider
3) Post submission meeting:
- Review AIP condition
- Order valuation
- Engage with Solicitor
- Set up SPV with Accountant
- Apply for Mortgage Protection
- Find a property and put down a deposit, and send confirmation of address to us
4) Sign the Loan offer, transfer.
5) 30% deposit into SPV bank account.
6) Apply for house insurance and put in place.
7) Draw down your funds.
Mortgage Process
Step 1:
Submit pre-submission documents mentioned above.
Step 2:
Pre-submission Meeting:
- Review all documents
- Create a cover letter
- Submit to the provider
Step 3:
Post submission meeting:
- Review AIP condition
- Order valuation
- Engage with Solicitor
- Set up SPV with Accountant
- Apply for Mortgage Protection
- Find a property and put down a deposit, and send confirmation of address to us
Step 4:
Sign the Loan offer, transfer
Step 5:
30% deposit into SPV bank account
Step 6:
Apply for house insurance and put in place
Step 7:
Draw down your funds
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
Q1. What does SPV mean in mortgages?
Ans: An SPV mortgage is a special-purpose vehicle mortgage used by a limited company SPV to buy and manage investment properties. It lets investors hold property in a company name instead of personally.
Q2. What is an SPV mortgage?
Ans: A buy-to-let SPV mortgage allows a special-purpose vehicle company to purchase rental properties. The loan is in the company’s name, and repayments come from rental income.
Q3. What is the purpose of an SPV?
Ans: An SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is set up to own and manage property separately from personal finances, helping investors limit risk and manage SPV tax benefits.
Q4. What are the benefits of an SPV company?
Ans: An SPV property company protects personal assets, offers potential tax advantages, and makes it easier to grow a buy-to-let
SPV portfolio.
Q5. What is an example of an SPV?
Ans: An SPV for property investment is a company created to buy and rent out homes under a limited company SPV mortgage.
Q6. Who typically uses SPVs?
Ans: SPV property companies are mainly used by landlords and investors building or refinancing buy-to-let SPV mortgages.
Q7. How many investors can be in an SPV?
Ans: An SPV for property purchase can have one or several shareholders, depending on the company setup.
Q8. How do you set up an SPV company?
Ans: Setting up an SPV for buy-to-let involves registering a limited company, opening a business account, and applying for an SPV limited company mortgage through a broker or lender.
🔍 More Helpful Guides & Advice for SPV MORTGAGES
Mortgage in Ireland
SPV Mortgages: What Are The Best Rates & How To Get One
Are you exploring the world of property investment in Ireland? If so, you’ve likely come across
Diarmaid Blake
October 17, 2025
Mortgage in Ireland
Everything You Need to Know About Using a SPV Company for Buy-To-Let Property
If you’re considering venturing into the buy-to-let market in Ireland, you may have come across the
Diarmaid Blake
October 16, 2025
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Money Maximising Advisors Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland – C154250