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Just Landed Guide: Property

Buying a house is time-consuming, difficult and very expensive - especially if something goes wrong! Get your house search off to a good start with our buying property guide. Make sure you find out about the property market and understand how the system of buying a home works as it might be very different from your home country.
Introduction:
An introduction to buying property in Ireland
After having decided to buy a home in Ireland, your first tasks will be to choose the region and what sort of home to buy. More...
Research:
How to do your research properly
There’s plenty of choice of property for sale in Ireland, but it’s still a sellers’ market in most areas. More...
Avoiding problems:
How to avoid making mistakes
The problems associated with buying property abroad have been highlighted in the last decade or so, during which the property market in many countries has gone from boom to bust and back. More...
Radon:
The problem of Radon in Ireland
A final consideration when choosing the location of your property is the likelihood of its being affected by radon. More...
Estate Agents:
All you need to know to deal with estate agents
The vast majority of property sales in Ireland, particularly those where overseas buyers are involved, are handled by estate agents, who are usually referred to as auctioneers. More...
Fees:
Extra costs when buying property in Ireland
Various fees are payable when buying a property in Ireland, which usually add a minimum of 5 per cent to the purchase price. More...
Buying a resale home:
Pros and cons of buying a resale home
Resale (or secondhand) properties represent good value for money in Ireland and are often more attractive and interesting than new buildings. More...
Buying a new home:
All you need to know when buying a new home
According to UN figures, Ireland has the highest rate of house building in Europe at 9.5 units per thousand people compared, for example, with 3.5 units per thousand in the UK and an EU average of 5 units per thousand. More...
Building Your Own Home:
All you need to know to build your own home
If you want to be far from the madd(en)ing crowd, you can buy a plot of land and have a house built to your own design and specifications or to a standard design provided by a builder. More...
Renovation & Restoration:
All you need to know to renovate your home
Some old country or village homes are in need of restoration, renovation or modernisation. More...
Buying by Private Treaty:
The risk of being gazumped
Most property in Ireland is sold by private treaty. Under this method, a price is put on a property by the vendor which is usually subject to negotiation between him and prospective buyers. More...
Inspections, Valuations & Surveys:
What you need to know
When you’ve found a property that you like, you should make an inspection of its condition. More...
Conveyance:
What is it and what does it entail
Conveyance (often improperly referred to as conveyancing) is the legal term for processing the paperwork involved in buying and selling a property and transferring the deeds of ownership. More...
Contracts:
All you need to know before signing a contract
Your solicitor should draw up the purchase contract and ensure that it includes everything required, particularly any necessary conditional clauses. More...
Completion:
The final step
Completion (or closing) is the name given to the signing of the final deed of sale, the date of which is usually five to eight weeks after signing the purchase contract, as stated in that contract (although it may be ‘moveable’). More...
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