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Properties4 minutesStamp Duty Reliefs Vanish as Buyers Miss Out Stamp duty. Just the word is enough to make a property buyer’s stomach twist. It’s that extra cost on top of house price, solicitor fees, and all the other expenses. But here’s the kicker — a good chunk of buyers are missing out on stamp duty reliefs […]
Properties4 minutesPrivate Home Sales Mask Dangers That Break Trust In recent years, more and more Irish homeowners have been tempted to go it alone and sell their properties privately. The idea of dodging estate agent fees — often thousands of euro — is pretty appealing, especially in a market where every euro counts. But here’s the […]
Properties3 minutesRemote Workers Flood Towns, Locals Priced Out Fast It’s a story unfolding across rural Ireland that’s both welcome and worrying in equal measure. The rise of remote working has sparked a surge of city dwellers packing up and moving to smaller towns and villages. Sounds lovely, right? Fresh faces, new energy, local shops buzzing again. […]
Properties4 minutesThe reality of Ireland’s cost rental housing scheme — what it is, who it is supposed to help, and why so many families are missing out If you’ve been following Ireland’s housing story, you’ll have heard about the cost rental scheme. It’s meant to be a bright new hope — affordable rental homes, where rent […]
Properties4 minutesThe Hidden Headache of Shared Septic Tanks in Rural Ireland If you’re rural properties for sale in Ireland, you might think you’ve found the perfect spot — a cosy home, plenty of fresh air, and that lovely rural charm. But hold up. There’s a common, but often overlooked, issue lurking underground: shared septic tanks. Yep, […]
Properties4 minutesLiving by a Pub or Nightclub: Joys and Headaches Buying or renting a home beside a pub or nightclub in Ireland — it sounds grand, doesn’t it? The buzz of nightlife on your doorstep, easy access to a pint, and a lively atmosphere that’s pure Irish craic. But let’s be honest: it’s not all rosy. […]
Properties4 minutesThe Rising Trend: Buying Irish Homes From Afar It’s no secret that more and more Irish people living abroad — in Australia, the UK, the USA — are snapping up homes back home without ever setting foot inside them. It’s a whole new way of buying property, fuelled by technology, nostalgia, and a desire to […]
Properties4 minutesHomes on Wells Ditching Mains Water Networks Buying a home in rural Ireland often means embracing the quirks of country living — fresh air, open skies, and sometimes, a private water source. If you’re looking at properties not connected to mains water, you’re stepping into a different world. Private wells can be a blessing but […]
Properties3 minutesThe strange and often lonely reality of being among the first to move into a brand new Irish housing estate There’s a special kind of silence that greets you when you’re one of the first families to move into a shiny new housing estate in Ireland. The streets are empty, the gardens are still waiting […]
Properties4 minutesThe Ongoing Problem of Rural Irish Homes with No Access to Proper Broadband There’s a certain magic about rural Ireland — the open skies, the quiet roads, the sense of space and community. But there’s also a frustration that’s been dragging on for years: the lack of proper broadband in many rural homes. It’s a […]
Properties4 minutesSudden Subsidence Shatters Irish Homeowners’ Hope Subsidence. It’s a word that strikes fear into the heart of any Irish homeowner or buyer. Imagine waking up one day to cracks splintering your walls, doors that won’t close properly, or worse — your home shifting beneath your feet. Unfortunately, this growing problem is becoming all too real […]
Properties4 minutesHeirs Stuck With Burdens on Overseas Irish Estates Thinking of inheriting a beautiful villa in Spain or a cosy cottage in the UK sounds like a dream, right? But for many Irish families, inheriting property abroad turns out to be far from straightforward. Instead of a gift, it can feel like a heavy burden — […]
