Buying a house in Ireland right now is, without a doubt, very difficult. High demand and fierce competition paired with a stagnant housing supply results in high prices, bidding wars, and long queues for in-person tours. For first-time homebuyers in Cork or...
One need only look at Cork’s skyline to see the exciting progress on the impressive 25-storey Railyard in Cork. It’s certainly a moment of pride for Cork City locals, and it’s a landmark in both senses of the word. At BCE Consulting Engineers, we see and hear this...
Home prices have soared so tremendously that many are now considering building a house in Ireland, but is it a good alternative to buying a second-hand or new-build home? It’s been quite a while since we’ve felt the Celtic Tiger’s mighty roar. For well over a...
With Cork’s rich history and its modern appeal, it should come as no surprise that many individuals are looking into buying a period property in Ireland. Many historic homes in Cork City and County are indeed quite charming, and living in them can give homeowners a...
Construction disputes in Ireland are becoming increasingly common, doubling from 54 in 2019 to 101 in 2024, largely from the housing boom and costing nearly a quarter of a million euros in disputes. All of this is the tip of the iceberg, with potentially orders of...
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...
