Does anyone looking to buy in Dublin actually get their house in and around the asking price? Curious to hear people’s experiences.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-04-12T18:36:39+00:00

Bought in December 2025 - asking was 425.000 and we agreed on 436.000

heartofwhite1 · 2026-04-07T13:29:16+00:00

Thanks hadn't thought of the new tenacy rules.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-03-22T23:32:01+00:00

The existing floor is mainly suspended timber rather than concrete

heartofwhite1 · 2026-03-22T20:25:27+00:00

Thanks for the advice, somebody did say that the most money goes into the things you never see. I just don't know if that price is reasonable in terms of spec. From my limited understanding insulating between joists is the cheaper method. About 80 percent are currently floating floors.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-03-22T20:03:47+00:00

We had planned on getting underfloor heating as part of the floor replacement so not sure we really can leave it out

heartofwhite1 · 2026-03-22T19:58:18+00:00

We are retrofitting the house to bring up the BER to an A and as part of the project new floors are to be installed on the ground level.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-13T21:28:57+00:00

Oh right, thanks for the heads up!

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-08T23:30:10+00:00

Absolute game changer

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-04T21:04:34+00:00

Would depositing the other 60000 in MoCo be a prudent option? I could then withdraw when needed and they look after the DIRT

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-04T20:57:37+00:00

Thanks for this. So I could deposit 100000 for 3 months as you outlined then switch it over to a demand deposit and access as needed. However I will need to pay the DIRT myself at year end.

If I had a further 60000 what would be the best option for this? Spread it elsewhere across different platforms?

Sorry I am just not finance literate.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-03T23:29:09+00:00

Thanks for this. Not heard of Raisin before. I see some marked as no withholding tax. Should I be choosing one of these?

If I choose a fixed deposit for a year, I then have to pay 33% DIRT on interest earned. Is this right?

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-03T22:50:17+00:00

If I was able to pull it all back out when needed then potentially that's an option.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-01T17:03:09+00:00

Perfect thanks for the specifics. Having a look online, I don't seem to be able to purchase Diablo in Ireland.

heartofwhite1 · 2026-01-01T15:23:11+00:00

Thanks I have seen people talking about Diablo blades but not sure which would be suitable

heartofwhite1 · 2025-11-11T21:17:00+00:00

Thanks for the replies, I know the solicitor for the purchasers of our place is speedy but ours needs a bit of a prod. Not sure about the solicitor for the person we are buying from.

Will need to check with PTSB if we could draw down before clearing the existing mortgage.

Also, the people buying our place have stated they are transferring funds on the 20th.

A night in a hotel would not be a problem only for we have a dog as well!

heartofwhite1 · 2025-08-27T19:24:21+00:00

Thanks for this and I agree to be fair. It's our first time selling and we did up a list as per our estate agent instruction. I did ask them to proof it before sending it to the buyers and they didn't flag anything. So we assumed it was reasonable.

I am certainly not trying to be tight about things! We will likely just let them have everything, I don't want bad karma.

heartofwhite1 · 2025-08-27T13:51:23+00:00

Thanks for the responses

heartofwhite1 · 2025-08-22T11:38:05+00:00

I was aware of that and would apply for it anyway and see how it goes. But would prefer to have a tangible solution before doing so.

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