We’ve moved in to a new build. Have installed wifi in the box above. There another additional box labelled data does anyone know what it’s for?

I currently live and work in Waterford but want to move myself up to Dublin sometime next year. I only started a new job this month but expect to receive a job offer for a company in Dublin. Whats the likelihood of a bank giving me a mortgage for a house in Dublin if I'm still living and working in Waterford by the time I make the application?

We had a smart meter installed last year if that helps..
Storage heaters and electric shower on top row no longer in use.
We qualify for full grant for 4kw system with inverter a 5kw battery and install due to medically vulnerable person. So would love to be able to get this done but worried we will still need to pay up for a rewire or meter tails adjustment/extention

We had a smart meter installed last year if that helps.. Storage heaters and electric shower on top row no longer in use. We qualify for full grant for 4kw system with inverter a 5kw battery and install due to medically vulnerable person. So would love to be able to get this done but worried we will still need to pay up for a rewire or meter tails adjustment/extention

Just wanted to share my experience of using FHS for buying property in which i was a tenant for 7 years. Landlord gave notice of eviction in Nov 2025, and property needed to be evicted in May 2026.

Spoke with Estate agent which represented Landlord, showed my interest to buy this property and they got back to me with asking price of 310k. At first I was surprised to see the asking price since the property is 3 Bed Ground Floor Apartment in Cork, built in 1995, but after my research i realized this is only property i can buy in combination of FHS. Other new builds were out of my reach even with FHS.

Since i didn't have enough funds and mortgage to fund this sale, i involved FHS and they approved 93K (30%) for this transaction. FHS is easy to reach by creating the portal and using chat function. TBH they process application faster, compared to Bank but FHS rely on Bank Final Loan offer, and then whatever the gap you are short, FHS is willing to cover it (Max 30%) of the property.

Tenant Purchase Scheme is only applicable if you have been served a Valid Eviction Notice.

Biggest downside of this, that after 5 years I would need to pay 1.7% Service Charge on the 93k which FHS contributed towards the purchase of this property, since it equity share.

Positive side is that I am property owner in an area where I have lived for years which is sound Locality, not paying crazy rent anymore, and have option to buy back the equity share from FHS if i have funds in future, which is possible because if i were to switch my job and get a higher paying new job, i could apply for mortgage top-up based on the increased salary, and with that money i might be able to buy back some of the equity share.

Hope this information helps other.

Hi all- we’ve been looking for 2-3 months and found a house we wanted to bid on. We were outbid in the end and happy to let the property go. We were called by the estate agent and offered to view a very similar property before it enters the open market.

We have since placed a bid but now they are saying they would like to go on the open market anyway.

Obviously we would like to go sale agreed but I’m conscious not to be dragged along by the estate agent as they are aware we really like the property. I’m also worried that if they go on the open market a bidding war could occur and send the price high. Equally the opposite could occur…

Is there any advice for this situation?

I'm thinking about applying for a cost rental apartment in Pipers Square. I've been driving around the area and it doesn't seem to be bad, but obviously, it's surrounded by some dodgy areas that I'm not gonna name as I don't want to point out unfairly...

Any opinions? Do you think it's a good area to live?

Thank you!

Does anyone use these anymore?

From what I can see, it's all oil filled electric radiators in businesses and apartments now.

Storage heaters were once popular, they're still available but double the cost of electric radiators.

I dislike convection heaters as they heat the air but not the actual surroundings.

Most places on electric contract have the day/night meter, but even taking that into consideration, do storage heaters save meaningfully on costs?

Hi! I’m a first-time buyer currently purchasing a second-hand house in Ireland. Contracts have issued, and I’m hoping to close in the next month or two.
I’m looking for advice on what I should be checking or doing before I sign the contracts, and whether I should arrange another inspection of the house before closing.
With all the wet weather we’ve been having recently, I’m particularly concerned about damp and potential water ingress. There was already an issue identified with part of the felt roof on an extension, which I know needs to be repaired, but I’m worried about whether things could have deteriorated since the original inspection or whether there could be other issues that weren’t obvious at the time.
Should I be asking the estate agent or vendor to let me back into the house to check for any new damp, leaks or damage? Is it reasonable to ask them to have the heating on, or would that not really tell me much about the condition of the house?
Also, when do people generally arrange their final inspection – before signing contracts or closer to the actual closing date? And if something significant has deteriorated between the original survey and closing, what options do you have?
I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been through the process, particularly if you’ve bought an older house in Ireland. I want to make sure I’m not missing anything important before committing! Thanks!

Serious sound insulation problems in attached Irish housing come up regularly in various subs having to do with the housing crisis. People have described their lives as being hell because they can hear just about everything or, at the least, a whole lot from the adjoining house or apartment. A lot of people are complaining about this problem but the solutions that are proposed have to do with the individual owner doing something. Why is there no investigative reporting about what appears to be a very widespread problem with horrible 24/7 consequences? Why is there no demand for stringent sound insulation in attached housing builds? Curious to see what you think about this problem.

Hello!

We bought a house and in March were given the keys. Everything was working fine but sitting room ceiling light stopped working from one day to the other. We tried another lamp and bulbs but the issue persisted. We contacted the builder for them to take a look as we had a handyman over and they said it was out of his scope. Our first contact with the builders was during summer (around August), followed by calls and another email. We have not received a response yet, and as days are darker now and we have a toddler we think this is becoming very dangerous for us.

Should we insist with them? Do we need to pay for this privately? As we do not know what it is we are not sure how expensive it might be, and I have contacted electricians without response.

Thanks in advance

I got an email about viewing a showhouse for a new build that I registered interest in.

At the moment I only have a AIP and First home scheme preliminary certificate. I also will not have passed probation until January. Solo buyer.

Will I be able to reserve/book a house? Curious on other people's experiences. Thanks in advance

We’ve just bought our first house, the mortgage is pretty big ~2.1k per month, and it is a big expense compared to our previous lifestyle (we were both saving and living at home). Obviously we want to enjoy this step and our new house for now.
But if things get tough we would consider renting a spare bedroom out for maybe 1-2 years before we have kids. Maybe to a single older student or someone starting their career? Any advice about how to make this happen to get the best candidate to live with, but also what rules we can or should put in place?

We have both never rented ourselves so we really don’t know anything about the process. And obviously want the person to enjoy living there too without being too strict!

Hi everyone,

We’ve bought a new-build house from Glenveagh. We’ve signed the contracts but haven’t closed yet.

During a recent visit, we discovered that the garden is raised, with 2–3 steps up from the house. We were under the impression that we’d have a level garden based on our understanding of the plans and sales materials, and this wasn’t clearly communicated to us.

- Has anyone experienced something similar?
- Do we have any options to challenge the developer before closing?

- Can we request a level garden or compensation?
Would this be worth raising with our solicitor?

Any advice from people who’ve dealt with similar situations would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi all, are there any websites/options for people who need a room for a couple of nights midweek each week in Dublin, bar air bnb? Ive looked at homestays but they seem to want block bookings for full weeks. Would be looking for 3 nights 1 week, 2 nights the next..

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are in the process of buying a house in Ireland, we are at the final stages and an issue has come up regarding the sunroom.
From what I understand, planning permission was required for the sunroom, but it was never obtained. I’m trying to understand what this could mean for us?
The solicitors are saying that they may need to go the banks with a qualification on title, it’s with BOI, surely they will refuse the loan? And if not we need planning retention ? What if that gets refused also?

Has anyone been in a similar situation when buying a house in Ireland? What did you do, and did it cause any problems down the line?

Would you proceed with the purchase, ask the seller to resolve the issue, or consider walking away?
Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I need some advice. I am buying a new build in a large development and have run into an issue. It's just had the de-snag inspection, and I'm nearly at closing stage. There was supposed to be a storage room off the master bedroom that I was going to turn into a walk in wardrobe/closet. About 2 months ago I was told of a mistake in the plans and that the storage room was actually an ensuite. I had mixed feelings as I was disappointed to be losing the walk-in wardrobe, but kindof happy to get an ensuite but annoyed at the extra tiling and shower enclosure costs etc. I'm a solo buyer and my budget is very tight.

At the time, I did query with my solicitor out of curiosity, and the advice was that if I got a reduction in house price to compensate for losing storage space, increased costs etc, that I would have to reapply for a new loan offer and new FHS because of the new purchase price. I didn't want to go through any of that again, so I didn't pursue it further. And there were two wardrobes coming with the house, (one in each bedroom) so I figured that it would be okay.

I got in to the house for the first time recently, and I am very disappointed with the wardrobe in the master bedroom. It's really small, and as it's over the stair bulkhead, you'd want to be 7ft tall to touch the rail and it's well out of my reach. However, this could be normal though in new builds, I don't know?

In the specs it says "PC Sum for robes or a fitted wardrobe 1200mm wide shall be provided to the main bedroom (half in adjustable shelving, half with a hanging rail). One additional 900mm fitted wardrobe shall be supplied in houses with two or more bedrooms." The PC sum allocation is €1000 for wardrobes. Also, there is a standing wardrobe in the other bedroom.

As I haven't paid for the house yet, what are my options? Do I accept the wardrobe in the wall as is in return for the ensuite that I never asked for? If I complained would they just lower the rail so that I could reach it? Would they put in another of the free standing wardrobes into the Master bedroom? I can't request a reduction in the purchase price as I am not getting a new loan offer or FHS funds. Could I get some money back from the developer after the funds are transferred?

Also, I don't want to sound ungrateful about getting a surprise ensuite. But now that I have some quotes for tiling etc. and have seen just how expensive things like vanity units, mirrors, shower enclosures are etc. I would have preferred to have spent that money on a walk-in wardrobe. Also, someone on the site told me that others are complaining about losing the storage space and the small wardrobe, so it's not just me.

For the new year I’m thinking of renting out a room to someone in my 3 bedroom house. This means I will have to share a bathroom and kitchen so that’s something I’m still considering. I’m working full time but I’m looking to increase my income a bit.

Is there anyone here who has any experience with this and could offer some advice? Thanks!

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Hi all, i am looking for more info on tiling/ flooring services as i am moving into a new built home in swords in a month or two.

Im clueless about all this but wondering if anyone knows what cost are we looking at to remove floor tile of existing bathroom and retile the floor and wall for 3 bathrooms.

Also looking to laminate the whole rest of the house of 4 bedroom. Some corridors and living room in herringbone.

Any suggested places /companies? Do you recommend i buy floor separately and find a handy man separately to install? Got 8k quote just for tiling 3 bathrooms, is this normal?

Thanks 🙏 any advise on this is appreciated as i am a noob on the topic

Looking to purchase a house from the late 1960s. Seems the owners did some sort of upgrade to the board in 2015. See picture. There are dodgy electrics throughout the house where they have replaced boilers with electrics storage radiators and tapped into somewhere and ran wires above the skirtings etc. I’m hoping it’s a case of sorting the dodgy electrics, rather than a full rewire. Planning to redo the kitchen in the future at which point I may consider a rewire if I really need to relocate plugs, lights etc but for now hoping for a cheaper option to ensure the electrics are safe.

Let me know. Thanks

Hi there. We are looking to build on a site, the current design would have an existing 110v pole in the middle of the house. Has anybody had one of these moved previously? From what I have read it is easier if you have planning in place. However a 110v pole appears to be a more significant issue than a standard pole. There is mention in one of the esb leaflets of them having to secure planning that can take a year, im not sure how accurate this is.

Basically just wanting to see if theres anyone that knows what they’re looking at here, i can do a lot of the carpentry, roofing, plastering and plumbing myself alongside my dad as we both work construction but weve never done something like this before, is it financially worth it at all in ireland? The property is 50k on 1.3 acres of mature woodland and esb poles run on the road about 10-15 feet away from the house, it isnt connected to any services, is there grants that apply here apart from the lapr and derelict home grant? Am i experiencing notions? At the end of the day i just want to be able to stay living in my country and own my house by 30 years of age