Curtain Twitchers or Private Investigators?

Irish house buyers are now employing private investigators and specialist agencies to investigate their future new neighbours . The prospective buyers can have things checked out like -  whether they have criminal records to whether they are fond of throwing late-night parties.
The managing director of a company which offers the vetting service says that auctioneers […]

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Buy Books from Amazon

There are plenty of books out there to help you with all aspects of home buying and selling, moving house, renewable energy options and green living. Amazon is the best known bookshop in the world - and they deliver to Ireland too.

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Lower Irish House Prices in August 2007

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 […]

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Is your Auctioneer or Estate Agent Qualified?

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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Choosing an Estate Agent or Auctioneer to Sell your House

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 […]

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Moving House - Top 10 Removal Tips

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 […]

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