r/HousingIreland

Genuinely curious if it’s just me or if everyone is going through the same thing.

I’ve been trying to find a place in Dublin and it’s honestly been exhausting. Either no replies, insane competition, or you’re expected to have everything ready instantly or you miss out.

Just wondering what other people’s experience has been like recently.

• How long did it take you to actually get a place (or are you still stuck looking)?
• Roughly how many places did you end up applying for?
• What’s been the most annoying part of the whole process for you?
• Is there anything you have to keep repeating every time you apply?
• Have you missed out on places just because you didn’t hear back fast enough?
• If you could change one thing about the whole process, what would it be?

Feels like the system is just completely overloaded at the moment.

Even short answers help a lot. Appreciate anyone who takes the time 🙌

Looking for some opinions from people who know the Dublin property market or the Rathfarnham area.
My partner and I have booked a new-build house in White Pines, Rathfarnham. The price history has me curious though.
From what I can see, it was initially advertised on TikTok for around €595k, then later appeared on Daft for €565k, and now it’s being sold for €500k.

The price drop is actually a positive for us because it means we now qualify for the Help to Buy scheme.

The house is:
€500,000
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom + 1 downstairs WC
80 sqm
1 allocated parking space
Ready to move into

Our plan is to live there as a starter home for a few years while we continue saving for a larger family home.

My question is: why do you think these houses have been difficult to sell?

Is it simply that the original asking price was too ambitious for a 2-bed? Is it a marketing issue? Or are there any red flags about the development or the area that I’m not aware of?

I’ve also noticed there seem to have been a number of cancellations or units coming back onto the market, which has made me wonder if there’s something I’m missing.

I’d really appreciate any honest opinions—especially from people who know White Pines, Rathfarnham, or who have bought in the area recently. Thanks!

I'm leaving the rental market my tenants have done a lot of damage, I guess I just got unlucky and can no longer bring myself to rent it. I'm in the process of restoring everything to Day 1 standard turnkey before putting on the market. Wondering if having washer and dishwasher already installed in new kitchen would be a plus or would people prefer to get their own. I probably wouldn't be putting in top of the range but would be brand new if I go this route.

Hi! So we are buying a new build and everything is in order, the vendor has received the HTB, and our solicitor requested the draw down from PTSB on Friday last week. Loan offer was approx 1 month ago. How long should it be until we have our keys? Thanks!

And how did you get permission and what was the process?

Did you hear of anyone else being allowed to put air conditioning (cooling) into a council house?

If they say no to a request to get it installed what options does someone have?

Our home is old and the weather is getting bad. Me and my father are both disabled. He's a vet. I'm just broken. My back won't allow me to fix it myself. I love fixing things. I've fixed our furnace and fridge. But the roof is just outside of my ability.

I have already contacted three roofing companies:

1. Cork Roofing and Repairs

2. Aspect Roofing + Property Maintenance

3. The Academy Roofing

Do you know anything about these companies? Which of these companies is the most trustworthy? Which one do you think is most likely to help me?

Hi, guys.

Has anyone here been allocated a 1- or 2-bedroom apartment at Exchange Square?

Has anyone heard whether all the units have already been allocated or sold?

Due to personal circumstances, I only submitted my application form early last week, and I still haven't heard anything back.

Just wondering if anyone is in the same situation or has received an update.

Hi all, can anyone give any recommendations for a good surveyor who has experience with an ex pyrite house?

The place I’m looking at used to have pyrite but the vendors don’t have a green cert as the pyrite was remediated before the green cert was issued.

Although the remedial works say everything is ok, I’m hoping to find a good surveyor who has experience with pyrite just to be on the safe side.

It’s for a place in north Dublin suburbs

Any help would be greatly appreciated!! 🙏🙏

Hi All,

I am trying to get a mortgage and previously i am a full time worker but change it to contractor last year on November. I have contacted a broker but he mentioned without a full year as contractor the bank may not be able to grant me full amount of my salary. But without the full amouny of salary i will not be able to get the amount that i need for my target property.

Is it possible to have full amount before a year of contract or just wait until i pass 1 year as contract and I got contract renewal?

If it possible, Is there any specialize broker that can help me better as contractor?

Edit: More context previously working as permanent employee then switch as contract worker but still under umbrella company and PAYE system.

We received ours straight away via email, but just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for the solicitor to receive the posted pack? Hoping it’s not longer than 2-3 days?

I bought a new-build house in Ireland, and construction started in 2023. From what I've read, the Building Regulations (Part L Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 535 of 2022) require new dwellings with a parking space to include infrastructure (such as ducting or conduit) to allow for the future installation of an EV charger.

My house has a driveway, but I can't find any EV charging provision, and the builder hasn't been able to point out where it is.

Has anyone dealt with this before?

Is EV charging infrastructure mandatory for a 2023 new-build house?

If the builder failed to install it, is this considered non-compliance with the Building Regulations?

What are my options if the builder refuses to rectify the issue?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar or has knowledge of the regulations. Thanks!

Hey everyone, myself and my husband are both civil servants. I am an EO and he is a HEO. We have 40 grand saved so far (took us years) for deposit. Don’t really want to look into FTB as we would not want a new build. I know we need to go to a mortgage advisor but just looking for some advice like how much more to save for deposit and how much of loan would we get if our combined income is about 90 grand a year? Thanks

Hi there, was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent mortgage broker Galway based or surrounding areas. Myself and my partner are ready to climb on the property ladder, we have the savings we have the 6 months clean savings , the jobs but we are so new to this and would just like to speak to one who would be actually willing to help us

Thanks in advance !

Hi all, I’m considering buying an apartment in Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, but I’m aware there are ongoing remediation/fire safety works.

I’m hoping to hear from anyone who owns there, has recently bought there, or is currently sale agreed.

A few questions:
\- Are banks currently lending on apartments in Spencer Dock?
\- If you obtained a mortgage recently, which lender approved it?
\- Approximately how much are the annual management fees for a 2-bed apartment?
\- Is there anything else a prospective purchaser should know before proceeding?

I’d really appreciate any recent experiences. Thanks in advance!

Any sign of this new law happening? I'm desperate to find a way to accommodate my youngest son in a decent home in my garden so I can divide my main house into 2 separate living spaces with a 3 bed section for my daughter and her husband while leaving enough for a one bedroom apartment for me.

Anybody know companies who can be recommended to provide these garden housing units? Good quality, well insulated and designed to be comfortable and warm. Also how my son might finance his garden home? Any and all ideas and pitfalls welcome to hear 🙏