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?

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

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

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!