Things
To Consider Before Buying a Home In Ireland
The
Irish property market is in many ways very similar to the
UK property market. Buying in Ireland should not present any
nasty surprises and should prove fairly simple as long as
you have a reliable solicitor.
Don't expect to get terrific bargains anymore - just as you
won't in the UK either.
However,
you should find a good range of property from older, rural
buildings to high-quality urban new builds.
Glossary of Key Irish Terms
Contract for sale - initial sale contract,
setting out the terms and conditions of the sale and binding
both seller and buyer to completion
Deed of Conveyance - final sale contract,
approved by seller's solicitor
Requisition on Title - checklist that the
seller fills out, indicating which fixtures and fittings will
remain with the property when it's sold
Revenue Commissioners - the body who calculate
how much Stamp Duty is due on a property when it is purchased
