Who are you bidding against? it matters.

This week I had a call with a client who wasn’t exactly sure about the term “proof of funds”.

3 Good reasons to talk to a mortgage broker, not just your bank.

THINKING ABOUT RENTING? TYPICAL RENTS PAYABLE FOR PROPERTIES IN DUBLIN

Some good news for people wanting to rent in Dublin is that rents have decreased in the first quarter of 2020 for the first time in over 7 years albeit from an unusually high level Supply of properties to rent has also increased. This is a welcome development in a market which has been exceptionally difficult for people wishing to rent over the last seven years in Dublin.

Want to buy a home in Dublin?

Overview of Dublin property market May 2020

The current population of Dublin is c.1.38million (2019 figure) and rising.

With an average density of 2,008 people per sq. km, compared with 27,000 people per sq km in Manhattan, NYC or 5,500 per sq. km in London.

In what situation may a buyers agent be the right choice for you?

You may be in one of the following more unusual situations, such as:

• You may be living abroad, possibly in a different time zone and finding it hard to coordinate the search and purchase of a property in Dublin.

• You live or have lived outside of Dublin or Ireland for a long period and no longer have the familiarity with the city that would allow you feel comfortable buying property here.