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The Irish Property Buyer's Handbook

Written by Buyers Broker's Carol Tallon as a definitive guide to help buyers navigate the often difficult process of buying a property in Ireland.

Click to buy from Liffey Press

This book deals with buying property at an uncertain time, navigating the current economic fallout and understanding the new opportunities in a dramatically changed marketplace. In this comprehensive guide, prospective property buyers will be introduced to new strategies to help source their ideal property at prices well below market value.

Property negotiations are covered in three chapters, starting with the powerful strategy of pre-negotiation, moving on to the practical psychology of buying from motivated sellers before looking at how to close the best deal.

In addition, this handbook gives critical advice on how to buy a home through auction. Auctions are set to become the reality for residential buyers seeking a bargain in the coming year, which means that homebuyers must understand how to compete in the auction rooms.

Aimed at first-time buyers, experienced buyers and residential investors alike, Irish Property Buyers Handbook 2011 is the essential guide for anyone looking to enter the brave new world of property buying in Ireland in 2011.

Table of Contents

  1. Economic Outlook - Where are we now?
  2. The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) - What is NAMA and how does it affect buyers?
  3. Deciding to Buy - Is now the right time for you?
  4. Building a personal property team - Get the right advice!
  5. Taxation Issues - Implications of buying property
  6. Securing Finance - Deposit and mortgage considerations
  7. Protecting the Purchase - Necessary insurances and life assurance
  8. Finding the Right Property - Sources of publicly marketed property
  9. Sourcing Off-market Opportunities - Finding that hidden gem
  10. Site Selection - Finding a suitable site for self-building
  11. Pre-Negotiation - The key to finding motivated sellers
  12. Strategic Selection - Assess the property on paper
  13. Methods of Valuation - What's it worth?
  14. Successful Viewing - Know the right questions to ask
  15. The Offer Process - It's not all about the price
  16. Opening Negotiations - Avoid dated practices that no longer work
  17. The Structural Survey - Why it is important and what to expect
  18. Closing Negotiations - Final chance to improve the deal
  19. Procedure at Auctions - The new reality for property buyers
  20. Considerations for Residential Investors - How to compete for limited finance
  21. Foreign Buyers - Selecting the right area and property type
  22. The Legal Process - How to work efficiently with your solicitor

The Irish Property Buyers Handbook is available from all good bookstores, online from the Liffey Press Website and also from the following websites: