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Tips to help first-time buyers get ahead

The biggest and often the first obstacle any first-time buyer will meet is the deposit – that percentage of the house price that you are required to source yourself. It’s a significant expense and one that potential homeowners have a great fear of – but…

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200 residential and commercial lots to be sold at BidX1’s July auction

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BidX1 have launched their fourth catalogue of the year today, featuring over 200 residential and commercial lots, to go under the virtual hammer on 17th & 18th July. The full catalogue can be viewed here. Jonathan Fenn, Director at BidX1 and Head of Residential Auctions,…

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Dublin house sales increase by 16%

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A new study of the Dublin property market shows that the number of house sales rose from 15,058 in 2016 to 17,491 last year, an increase of 16%. Not surprisingly given the increase in house prices, the total value of transactions for the year was…

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20 new developments coming soon in Leinster

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The second half of the year should see a new selection of houses come on the market. Here at MyHome.ie we’ve come up 20 of the new developments in Leinster which will be launched in the months ahead. Bloomfield House, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Type: 11…

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MyHome.ie announces new procedures to tackle discriminatory property advertisements

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MyHome.ie announces new procedures to tackle discriminatory property advertisements Leading property website MyHome.ie has announced the introduction of new procedures to review property advertisements which have the potential to breach equality legislation. Following engagement with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, MyHome.ie has developed…

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Budget 2016 – the housing measures

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Budget 2016 took place this afternoon and MyHome.ie has compiled the impact on the housing market. The biggest announcement was in relation to the Local Property Tax. Property tax re-evaluation has been postponed until 2019. Minister Michael Noonan says this will mean that home owners…

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Landlords may have to retain deposits until tenant proves they have paid water charges

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The Government has agreed to the drafting of a Civil Debt Procedures Bill, which may see landlords being required to retain a tenant's deposit until they have proof of payment of water charges. The bill will include provisions to stop imprisoning people for not paying their…

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Gardening tips for October

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Plenty of times when the weather during the day at least continues to be mild, but the colder night temperatures often make ground conditions damp and soft. It is a great time of year for the stunning autumnal colour displays which begin as the temperatures…

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Ideas to make your family garden more enjoyable and easier to have fun

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Probably the most important design criteria for designing and landscaping an urban family garden especially for one with growing teenagers, is to provide space for teenagers and their pals to use and enjoy whilst also satisfying the critical parental requirements for an attractive colourful garden…

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Top tips for adding more colour to your garden

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Our bees are in serious threat of significant decline. Recent reports point to as much as 75% of the bee population may have disappeared. The reasons are varied and many but most commentators agree that the loss of habitat, simply not enough flowers to nourish…