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Developers change focus
A straw poll of Irish developers has revealed that builders have reacted to the changing demographics and are starting to build what is required for families to live in, rather than what some people thought they could make a quick investment buck on. Read more»

Price drops moderate again in 3rd Quarter 2009
13th October 2009. Read more»

Average national house prices reduced by 1.1% in July
Average national house prices reduced by 1.1% in July according to the latest edition of the permanent tsb / ESRI House Price Index. This compares to reductions in June (-1.5%), May (-1.3%) and April 2009 (-1.9%). Read more»

Bank of Ireland announces €1 billion fund for First Time Buyers
Bank of Ireland today announced support for First Time Buyers looking to get on the property ladder via fund of €1 billion along with what it termed an attractive market leading one year fixed rate of 2.45% (3.5% APR). Read more»

ERA brokers find increase in the number of viewers of properties in January
ERA Ireland brokers round the country report a significant increase in the number of viewers of properties in January, particularly from first time buyers. Read more»

Figures show national house price reduction of 1.1% in September

 

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First time buyers V. Second time buyers

 

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Rental Market – falling rents with more choice
Rents countrywide have fallen to their lowest levels in over two years, new figures show, and they are likely to keep falling for at least another 12 months. Read more»

BER – Building Energy Rating – What is it?
A BER is similar to the energy label for a household electrical appliance like your fridge. Read more»

Budget 2009

 

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Stamp duty rates

Property Value Rate
Up to €125,000 Exempt
Next €875,000 7%
Balance 9%

First Time Buyer Rate - Exempt