Could Switching Mortgage Save You Money?
Could Switching Mortgage Save You Money?
When you buy car insurance, you probably shop around for the best deal. This is an exercise you might repeat every year or so to make sure you’re not paying more than you need to. And this is…
5 Key Predictions for the Irish Property Market 2022
5 Key Predictions for the Irish Property Market 2022
House prices in Ireland rose by 12.4% between September 2020 and September 2021. Huge increases have been seen both in and outside of Dublin, with the pandemic prompting many to leave…
Sale Agreed vs Exchange of Contracts
Sale Agreed vs Exchange of Contracts: A property ‘Sale agreed’ is when the seller accepts your offer and takes the property off the market. Exchange of contracts is when you and the seller sign the legal contract, at which point the sale…
Buying property in Ireland non resident
Can I Buy Property in Ireland as a Non-Resident?
Yes, you can buy a property in Ireland as a non-resident. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals buying residential property or commercial property in the State. However, you will need…
5 Reasons to Instruct Our Property Solicitors Waterford
Are you struggling to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Ireland? Here are 5 Reasons to Instruct Our Property Solicitors, Waterford.
We offer a comprehensive service
Our property solicitors are highly experienced and deal with…
Buying a property at auction
Buying a Property at Auction
Buying a property at auction is very different to buying a property on the open market. You need to complete the legal work and surveys before the auction, and have your finances in place. This is because if the…
Freehold vs Leasehold
There are two ways of owning a property in Ireland: freehold and leasehold. With a leasehold, you only own the building, whereas with a freehold you own both the building and the land upon which it is built.
What does freehold mean?
When you…
Selling a Probate Property
Selling a Probate property is much like selling any other kind of residential property. The main difference is that the sale can only be closed once a Grant of Representation has been issued by the Probate Office.
What happens to the deceased’s…
What Does Buyer Beware Mean?
Buyer beware is a legal principle that applies when purchasing the property. It means that the buyer – and not the seller – is responsible for uncovering any defects in the property.
Caveat emptor
In Ireland, property is bought on the…