Ireland’s housing market is, to put it lightly, highly competitive and there are many homebuyers who wisely choose to retain a snag list before buying a new build home. As is often the case in such a competitive market with high demand and low supply, developers may...
You may be curious as to why engineering expertise is needed for planning applications. Quite simply, it comes down to providing technical expertise and precision to satisfy regulatory standards and compliance with local authorities. In Ireland, there are several...
Client Overview: BCE was contacted by a family purchasing a new build house near the town of Macroom in County Cork earlier this year to perform a snag list inspection on their house. They were in the process of purchasing a three-bedroom semidetached two storey home...
There are some common assumptions that many of us take on good faith, and when it comes to buying a home, those assumptions could end up leaving us with the burden of expensive, unanticipated repairs. It isn’t just a matter of the previous owner neglecting to keep up...
A pre-purchase survey is not a legal requirement to buy a home in Ireland, but it may be mandated as a condition of applying for a mortgage with your bank or financial lender. Many Irish homebuyers incorrectly assume that their bank will tell them specifically which...
When you are buying a home, especially a new build, it is easy to get swept up in the purchasing process and proceed without commissioning a professional inspection. However trustworthy the seller or agency is, it is important to always commission a professional...
Cork’s New Build Boom There is currently a building boom taking place across county Cork with new estates under construction in and around the city. These beautifully designed A-rated homes are incredibly popular with first time buyers and those looking for a forever...
In Ireland, we seem to have a bit of an obsession with buying new homes. There are a lot of reasons for this, the quality, location, and even availability. But one of the top reasons new build homes are so highly desired is that they are supposed to be in excellent...
One of the ways the Irish government is attempting to not only solve the housing crisis but tackle the issue of derelict properties throughout the country is by introducing the Vacant Property Grant which helps people convert empty, older properties into liveable...
These days, it seems like everyone has a planning permission horror story, whether it’s an aunt who had permission refused near the family home or that fella up the road who just couldn’t seem to get his plans approved, no matter what he did. There is nothing more...