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Buying/renting a house

buying a house

Are you thinking about buying a house in Ireland? If so, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

First, you can search for your perfect home online on the following websites!

If you want to buy a house or land in Ireland, you need a PPS number. Find out the quickest way to get a PPS number here.

Then you should find a solicitor who can provide you with legal assistance in completing the purchase. Here you can quickly and easily search for solicitors in your area.

You should also have the property inspected by a surveyor before you decide to buy.

Once the contract for sale is signed, the purchase is binding and you must make a deposit. This preliminary contract also specifies the closing date of the purchase.

When purchasing, there is also a one-time stamp duty and a fee for the transfer of the deed of title (comparable to the German land register entry).

In addition, there is the annual Local Property Tax (LPT), which is due on 1 November each year. Your solicitor should be able to tell you how much the LPT will be for you.

It is advisable to take out home insurance, as soon as you buy your house.

Here, for example, you can find home contents insurance that you can easily take out online.

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Renting a house

Are you looking for a flat or shared accommodation to rent? Then take a look at the following websites, which list most of the flats and houses available to rent:

Usually, a rental agreement in Ireland is valid for either 6 or 12 months, and the notice period is one month. However, this can vary from case to case, so make sure you have a rental agreement and read it carefully. In addition, a deposit equal to one month’s rent is usually required. Landlords are not legally permitted to demand advance payments of more than two months‘ rent (i.e. one month’s rent plus deposit).

You can find more detailed information about your rights and obligations as a tenant and those of the landlord here.