I’ve just spent some time looking at virtual viewing of homes for sale. (I was looking on daft.ie, but it is also available on UK sites such as Rightmove and Zoopla).
The return of the open house to Ireland (the weekends are saved!)
I live in Ireland and always buy at least 2 Sunday papers. From about 2010 to 2016 the property supplements of these newspapers either disappeared or was reduced to a half page in the lifestyle section. In the past 12 months thought the 8-12 page (and sometimes more) property supplements have again appeared. Along with this is the return of the open house phenomenon (usually detailed within the said property supplements). Continue reading The return of the open house to Ireland (the weekends are saved!)
Why an investor needs to steer clear of family buyers
I am a small time property investor.
As an investor I have bought my properties mainly at fire sale auctions (generally properties being sold by receivers or banks). These days it seems that auctions are moving to online platforms meaning you have no idea who you are bidding against. Continue reading Why an investor needs to steer clear of family buyers
Will brexit affect house prices in Ireland?
No one can doubt that house prices in Ireland are again rising.
It appears Ireland is up between 45-50% from its lowest point 5 years ago. It is also generally accepted that Dublin has seen the biggest increases whilst areas furthest from the capital have seen the smallest. Continue reading Will brexit affect house prices in Ireland?
The cheapest houses in the world – where & for how much?
Where are the cheapest houses in the world?
Buying a house is not the same as buying a new pair of shoes or a second hand car…or is it?
House prices are usually in the 6 figure range. For many of us buying a house is just an illusive dream. For those who can make it, this is likely going to be the biggest venture in life. Continue reading The cheapest houses in the world – where & for how much?
Will Brexit effect house prices in the UK?
It is generally agreed that Brexit will have little or no effect on house prices within most of the UK.
Demand for houses has remained high; there are simply not enough houses and this inevitably means prices will continue to rise because the laws of supply and demand demand it (if you get my meaning!). If people were moving as a result of Brexit the situation may be different but evidence suggests very few are doing this. Continue reading Will Brexit effect house prices in the UK?
Can I use my Bitcoin to buy property?
Bitcoin appears to be one of the buzzwords for 2017. Now that we are early in 2018 it appears this and other crypto-currencies are here to stay.
If you are a holder of bitcoin or any other crypto-currencies can you use them for property purchases? Well let’s talk for a moment in a general sense about the crypto currency phenomenon. Continue reading Can I use my Bitcoin to buy property?
Buying a house in the UK – A step by step guide
Buying a house, particularly in another country, can be daunting.
If you are interested in buying a house in the UK, then the first thing you will want to know is, if as a foreigner, you can actually buy a property. The answer is yes.
Now how does it actually work? Continue reading Buying a house in the UK – A step by step guide
Sell your House Privately
It is possible to sell your house privately without hiring the services of a real estate agent.
To sell your house privately could potentially save thousands of pounds for you that otherwise go as estate agent fee.
It is easier to sell your house privately if you already know someone interested in buying it or it happens to be a seller’s market with an abundance of homebuyers. Continue reading Sell your House Privately
Rent or Buy a house? Renting vs. buying
Deciding if you rent or buy a house can be a difficult choice, probably the largest financial decision you will ever make.
First you need to be clear on your goals, will this just be a place for you to live or you want this also as an investment? Rent or buy a house: Both have advantages and disadvantages. The answer largely depends on your situation and preferences. Continue reading Rent or Buy a house? Renting vs. buying