A great account I follow on Instagram recently preached this sermon! Shout out to @Wioleta_kelly for this inspiration. She helps people turn their uninspiring homes into dream homes. I don’t do that BUT I sell homes; I know what sells… and maybe more importantly what doesn’t sell! So this time has come folks: to de-pine …
The idea of updating and prepping your home for sale can seem daunting. All the little repairs you were happy to postpone for another day (or year) may present as glaring deficiencies to potential buyers once the property is on the market. I highly recommend you dig in and put a little money and time …
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Typically there are 4 types of sellers – 1./ The upsizer/ downsizer, 2./ The investor, 3./ The executor & 4./ The overseas seller. 1./ The Upsizing or Downsizing seller – These vendors are looking for a larger or smaller property, as their needs change and they find they need either more or less space than …
The 2023 Market looks solid and stable. Most industry professionals agree that price growth will stabilise this year and this is not surprising… rising interest rates has had an effect here. From everything that I can see and all that’s been reported, the Irish economy is well prepared to handle these rising interest rates and …
Just 2 days away from the “New year” What does the market look like? Read More »
It’s NOT rocket science it is common sense! In these times of rising energy costs and ever increasing costs of living, here are some practical tips to save you some money. Heating your home as you might imagine is the biggest use of electricity, it makes up just about half your bill at about 47% …
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If you’re thinking of selling and getting in on the action in 2022, we’ve just under 2 months left to put your property on the market! In 2021, the Irish Mirror reported the following: “2022 as a whole is going to be an ideal time to hit the market”. By all accounts there were correct, …
Repossessed houses A lot of purchasers ask about repossessed houses. While you may purchase a repossessed house for a good price, you may not be getting as good a deal as you think. You need to be cautious & mindful when buying a repossessed property, the vendor may be exempt from providing the normal guarantees …
The latest pandemic has made the feature of a home office a highly sought after attribute. Even as things slowly return to a ‘new normal’, remote work is here to stay and is said continue to increase through 2023. If you find yourself moving to a more permanent work from home situation, you will need …
BER. I never heard of it till I moved to Ireland. So I had to study it for myself so I could be helpful to my clients and provide them with reliable and factual information. Here’s what I learned! First of all B E R stands for Building Energy Rating. It comes in the form …
What is ‘BER’ & how can it affect the sale of your home? Read More »
Get a structural survey. Any local reputable engineer can assist you with this for a nominal fee. Check the Building Energy Rating “BER”. This will provide a good indicator of how much you will spend to heat the home to a comfortable level. Bear in mind that upgrades to insulation, windows and doors can be …
