First Home Scheme
First Home Scheme (FHS) Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now First Home Scheme (Ireland) – What it is and How it Works The First Home Scheme (FHS) is a Government‑backed shared‑equity scheme that helps eligible buyers bridge the gap between their deposit and mortgage and the price or build cost of a new […]
Local Property Tax (LPT)
Local Property Tax (LPT) Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now For more information or to make a payment, please visit www.revenue.ie/en/property/local-property-tax. What is Local Property Tax (LPT) Local property tax (LPT) is annual self-assessed tax charged on the market value of all residential properties in Ireland. It came into effect on 1 July […]
Anti Money Laundering Checks (AML)
AML Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks – Source of Funds When purchasing a property for cash, the legal requirements on both you (as purchaser) and us (as your solicitors) are more extensive than if the property were being purchased with the benefit of a mortgage loan. This is […]
Financial Gift to Assist with Property Purchase
Financial Gift – Property Purchase What happens when you receive money from family, friends, or relatives to assist in the purchase of a property? Given the high purchase price of properties, it is inevitable, in many cases, that you need some financial assistance to be able to buy your dream home. This is a really […]
Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme (T(IPS))
Tenant Purchase Scheme Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme for existing local authority houses The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme (T(IPS)) allows long-term tenants of local authority houses to purchase their homes at a discounted price. This scheme is designed to support social housing tenants in becoming homeowners, while ensuring the long-term affordability and responsible use of the […]
Affordable Housing Scheme
AML Anti-Money Laundering Checks – Source of Funds When purchasing a property for cash, the legal requirements on both you (as purchaser) and us (as your solicitors) are more extensive than if the property were being purchased with the benefit of a mortgage loan. This is because financial institutions carry out their own anti-money laundering […]
Croí Cónaithe Scheme – An Explanation and Clawback Example
Croí Cónaithe Scheme Croí Cónaithe Scheme – An Explanation and Clawback Example The Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Scheme is an Irish government initiative designed to support the construction of new homes in urban areas where housing demand is high but development is not financially viable. This article focuses on new build projects and the clawback arrangements […]
Loan Approval – What Happens Next
Loan Approval Loan Approval Loan Approval represents a significant step forward in your journey to acquiring your new home. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of your Loan Approval and outlines the subsequent steps involved in the process. References to ‘loan approval’ or ‘Loan Approval‘ are interchangeable and refer to the same document. What Does […]
Homebond – An explanation
Homebond HomeBond – An Explanation of What HomeBond is and How it Works HomeBond is a structural warranty and insurance scheme for newly built homes in Ireland. It is designed to protect homebuyers if there are major issues with the structure of their property. HomeBond is typically arranged by the builder or developer and provides […]
Buying a Property at Auction
Auction Buying a Property at Auction Auctions offer a fast-paced way to buy and sell property and are popular with private buyers, investors, banks, and receivers. Unlike traditional purchases through estate agents, buying at auction requires immediate commitment. Once your bid is accepted, you must sign a binding contract and pay a non-refundable deposit on […]