Town Guide Mortgage NewsPTSB have launched a Green Mortgage - basically any PTSB Irish mortgage applicant can ask for the Green Mortgage - and get the following
1. 10% off a Botanic Greenhouse at www.botanicgreenhouses.ie
2. €1,000 discount off a Shomera at www.Shomera.ie
3. 15% off a new bicycle at www.cycleways.com
4. Free electricity meter (worth €42) when you spend €150 at […]
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The irish Financial regulator did a survey of home insurance quotes in August 2007 . They only checked 7 of the major insurers - Allianz , AXA, Eagle Star, FBD, Hibernian, Quinn Direct and Royal Sun Alliance.
In all the comparisons for properties occupied by the home owners - Quinn Direct came up with the lowest […]
With the introduction of the €4,200 ‘Greener Home Scheme’ grant last year, wood pellet boilers and stoves are now a popular choice for domestic heating .
With oil and gas prices probably rising in the future , it will be significantly cheaper to run a heating system on wood pellets. Wood pellet systems are also more environmentally friendly because […]
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A large number of householders in Ireland have been affected by damage caused by water leaks at some time . The damage is usually caused by washing machines, showers, burst pipes, leaking baths, dishwashers and burst water tanks. It’s also be caused by human error, such as leaving water to overflow when filling up baths and […]
House prices fell again in Ireland during August 2007 - to bring the rate of decline to 3.3 per cent since the start of the year, according to the latest Permanent Tsb/ESRI house price index. The index shows house prices nationally fell 0.3 per cent in August following on from a 0.4 per cent drop […]
You might want Sky TV in your new home. You could ring one of the many installers listed in the local papers - or you could ring Sky direct and hang on the telephone for ages - Or you could sign up online and get 2 months free Sports and Movies. Installation is free and
Once […]
There is no simple formula that will answer for everyone when you should buy a house. You have to consider variables, such as your income and expenses, the mortgage you can get, your attitude to risk and your ability to handle stress.
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The Property Makeover Price Guide: Organising and Budgeting for Home Improvers and DevelopersPrice: […]
1. Make sure you book your removal company well in advance.
2 Pack as early as possible once your date has been confirmed.
3. Label contents of all boxes … especially the one marked kettle!
4. Empty the loft.
5.Take cuttings of your favourite plants from the garden to take with you.
6. Redirect mail.
7. Check insurance cover whilst your contents are in […]
In Ireland entry into the practices of auctioneering and estate agency is currently governed by the Auctioneers and House Agents Acts of 1947, 1967 and 1973. The legislation provides for the licensing of auctioneers and for a fine of up to just €635 for any person convicted of representing himself as an auctioneer without a […]
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Many hosue sellers choose to sell with the assistance of an estate agent / auctioneer because it can be more convenient, and can sometimes be more effective, than selling privately.
Good agents have a wide net of prospective buyers, and know how to promote your home You should choose an agent with the following factors in […]
Things you should know when using Removal companies within Ireland or abroad:
1. Goods in transit are not covered by insurers unless they have been professionally packed. For example, bubblewrapping a prized painting or other goods yourself, which are subsequently damaged in transit, will not be covered by the insurance company. Insurance of your goods and […]
The Construction Industry Federation has urged the irish Government to restore confidence in the housing market by slashing stamp duty.
Launching the CIF’s annual Construction Review, federation president Hank Fogarty called for a radical reform of stamp duty and mortgage interest relief to bring stability to the Irish housing market.
Fogarty said: “The house market has stalled […]
The new regulations that came into force from 1 January 2007 mean tha all newly constructed dwelling for which planning permission was applied for on or after January 1st, 2007 - must have an Energy Rating cert.
It is unlikely that properties that only had planning applications in January would be ready to be sold yet […]
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From 1 January 2009 all existing buildings, when offered for sale or letting, will require a BER Currently Building Energy Ratingsare only required for new dwellings constructed or offered for sale, for which the planning application was submitted from 1 January 2007 and which are substantially completed by 30 June 2008. .
What is a BER? -
A […]
Affordable homes are homes provided at a discount to the market price for people who cannot afford to buy a home on the open market. Your affordable home is for you to live in as long as you want. If you sell it within 20 years, you will have to pay back a percentage of the […]