Consultation call summary Sept 2019 – CC002
Last week I took a call from a gentleman from the US, moving to Ireland in the new year with his German wife. As a non-EEA citizen, he can apply…
Q&A: Tell me more about your favorite Irish mortgage bank/broker
Many of you have read my various mortgage posts/forum topics, etc, that are sprinkled throughout the site. On a couple, I have written about the various hoops I had to…
Wonderful Banking Improvements for those moving to Ireland
If you've moved to Ireland, or are in the planning stages of doing so, you've probably encountered some ridiculously restrictive Irish banking rules, the most impactful to new immigrants being…
Ep3: Tips for quickly finding the best Irish mortgage (audio)
In today's podcast I offer up some tips and resources for quickly finding the best mortgage in Ireland that suits your needs. There are plenty of options out there, and…
Challenges facing remote Irish mortgage hunters
I decided to follow up the last post on the blog (a guest article about the challenges facing remote buyers) with another on the topic of housing. I consistently get…
Challenges Facing Remote Irish Buyers
Near the top of the list of things to do for most people moving to (or back to) Ireland is finding a home. Many are happy to rent while getting…
Q&A: Finding sale prices of houses in Ireland
My good friend Alan who lives in Sydney is planning a move back to Ireland next year. He sent me an email a couple of days ago with a question that many…
Costs and savings opportunities when buying a house in Ireland
There are many costs associated with buying a home in Ireland. The list below covers all the main things you can expect to pay for during the home buying process.…
Things I wish I knew before applying for a mortgage in Ireland
Getting approval for a mortgage in Ireland is a trickier process than I had anticipated. I naively thought that with a secure job, a down payment at the ready, and…