Posted by myhome on November 14th, 2007 in Auctioneers, Buying, Estate Agents, Selling Your House
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 […]
Posted by myhome on November 5th, 2007 in Building Regulations, Buy To Let, Green Building, Overseas Property, Renewable Energy, Selfbuild, Selling Your House
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.
Posted by myhome on October 4th, 2007 in Buying, House Prices, Selling Your House
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 […]
Posted by myhome on October 3rd, 2007 in Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Selling Your House
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 […]
Posted by myhome on October 3rd, 2007 in Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Selling 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 […]
Posted by myhome on October 3rd, 2007 in Removals, Selling Your House
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 […]