Ask the Money Doctor: John Lowe on family finance

How much capital gains tax will I pay?

**How much capital gains tax will I pay?**

**Question: I am selling an investment property that I bought in 1996 for IR£132,000. I hope to sell it for at least €350,000. Can you tell me what the capital gains tax will be, and can I claim anything against this?**

*Gerry, Clontarf*

**Answer:** Well done, Gerry, on making a profit in these tough times! Having bought in 1996, you have about seven years of ...