The proposed changes will see tens of thousands brought into the property tax net while others will see their tax bill rise.   Who will be affected by the changes announced to the Local Property Tax??  All homes will be subject to a re-evaluation process under the plans announced by the finance minister.   A new valuation system is to be introduced this...

One of the questions frequently posed with regard to the economic effect of The Covid 19 Pandemic is what impact it is likely to have on the property market? Oliver Farrell of Foley Auctioneers states that to date the indicators are fairly muted but will that continue? and if not, What kind of impact are we looking at? Oliver states that activity has been good since coming back to the office....

1.  Difference between Legal Separation & Divorce :   The Main change is that after a legal separation the couple are still married, they are only relieved of the obligation to live together.  After Divorce they are no longer husband and wife.  This is important for pension purposes as well as inheritance rights.  A separated couple can also agree to remain jointly...

3 Easy Steps!!!!1.  Get your Home valued.2.   Complete the paperwork as it is a New Loan.  3.   Calculate the savings. We can help you with all 3 Steps get you 3% Cashback ( €9000 on a €300,000 Loan ).CONTACT OLIVER FARRELL QFA ON 087-2525037 OR...

The National Pensions Framework This is a document that was published by the Irish Government in 2010.  It sets out the governments intentions for wide-scale reform of the Irish Pension System.  The state will continue to provide for the state pension, while employers and individuals will be encouraged to share the responsibilities with government to save and provide for the future.  It sets out key...

Staging a home before selling it seems like a fancy extravagance to an outsider, but to those in the trade, it is a simple Economic Decision.  Houses that are professionally staged sell quicker than houses that aren't and they achieve a higher price too.  Both a United States study and an Irish Study have shown that staged houses sell almost six times faster.  Staging a home for sale can be the key to...

When trying to sell your home first impressions count.  From the moment they pull up in the car they are judging the property by their first impressions, so if a potential buyer is underwhelmed before they step into your home then you are already at a disadvantage.  With not much effort, every home can be made to look attractive to prospective buyers.  The aim is to have a bright welcoming...

Buyers priced out of the Capital look to Meath  Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin, Trim, Navan are now popular with commuters priced out of the Dublin Market.  Dublin buyers now account for 40% of the Meath Market.  Navan has a frequent express bus service to Dublin with routes operating every 10 minutes at peak times but it still awaits a much needed train service.  Great value can still be had in Meath...

County Analysis : Two Bedroom Apartment With affordability increasingly stretched and the period of catch-up coming to an end in many counties, cheaper two-bedroom apartment prices are still seeing rapid gains across Ireland.  In Dublin, median prices are up 4% to €260,000, 3% in Kildare to €175,000, 10% in Meath to €170,000 and 1% in Wicklow to €250,000.  Eleven of the 26 counties have seen...

There has been a lot of hard work up to this point between saving hard and the long process of applying for mortgages, getting accepted by the mortgage provider and finally the drawdown of the mortgage. This in turn leads to you becoming the very happy owner of the key to your New Home.  It is an incredibly exciting time and the first time for you to make a space completely your own.  However, some...