Home Hunter Report

15/03/2026

This is definitely one of the biggest drawbacks for new builds! 🚘🏠

Imagine the additional chaos as these estates mature and adult kids still living at home are also driving.

Inadequate public transport coupled with government policy to reduce car spaces has led to war among neighbours in many of Ireland’s newest housing estates.

20/01/2026

A lot of people prefer to rent a property than own their own home. That might suit some people, but most people in Ireland would prefer to own.

Here are 5 big differences you’ll come across when you move from Renting to Owning your own home.

16/01/2026

Getting to Sale Agreed is a big step in the home buying process, but it’s probably the most stressful and busy part. The good news is, you can make Sale Agreed work for you by being organised and completing some tasks early. 

Here’s a few items you can do to make Sale Agreed work for you!

1: Engage your solicitor straight away. They can make contact with the vendor’s solicitor and start moving on pre contract enquiries. It can be best to get these done EARLY to avoid delays at the last minute. 

2: Contact your Bank/Broker to let them know you are Sale Agreed and will be applying for full approval and drawdown soon.

3: Hire your surveyor to visit the property and conduct a pre purchase structural survey.

4: Get your Mortgage Protection and House Insurance quotes lined up so you are ready to activate the policies when needed.

Then remember to RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH right up until the point you sign contracts. Find out everything you can about the house and area. No one else is going to volunteer any information to you about potential issues so it is your responsibility to find out.

If you need help kicking off your research, head over to HomeHunterReport.ie now to get started!

15/01/2026

Can you afford to buy a €750k home?

It’s something out of the reach of most people because in order to buy a home for €750k, you’ll need a minimum of €87k saved up and a salary or combined salary of €169k.

14/01/2026

Where Should I Search for Properties for Sale in Ireland?
Unfortunately there is no one straight forward answer here. The 2 biggest property portals, Daft.ie and MyHome.ie have about 90% of residential properties for sale each. But it is not the same 90% which means you’ll need to search both to get the widest coverage.

A great tip is to create an account on both sites and sign up for alerts for your search criteria. That way, as soon as a new property is added that matches what you are looking for, you’ll get a notification to let you know.

Then it can sometimes be worth while signing up for the mailing lists of any local estate agents in the area you are looking for a property this. This is because Estate Agents will sometimes list properties for sale on their own sites first and if you’re on their mailing list, you’ll find out about them before most other buyers.

12/01/2026

How much do you need saved up to buy a home for €250k?

If you are buying a home for €250k, you’ll need approximately €32k saved up an in the bank if you are getting a 90% mortgage to purchase the property.

Then to meet Central Bank Rules you’ll need a salary or combined salary of at least €56k in order to borrow the remaining €225k.

11/11/2025

🏠 Don't Make the Mistake of Leaving Your Survey too Late in the Sale Agreed process 😖

As a buyer, you want to do everything you can to make the Sale Agreed process go as smoothly as possible. Part of that is having your pre purchase structural survey carried out as early as possible in Sale Agreed.

10/11/2025

Don't make this mistake with the BER of a property!

A lot of buyers mistakingly associate a high BER with the property being in good condition. This can prove to be an error. A high BER only indicates that a property is energy efficient, it does not indicate that the property is in good condition.

30/10/2025

Running your new home is expensive... Find out how you can start to calculate the monthly costs you'll be faced with after buying your dream home.

House prices in Ireland are currently at record levels and this is forcing most people to borrow right up to their limit which the Central Bank rules allow. This means your mortgage is going to be roughly 1/3rd of your take-home pay. With that in mind, you need to carefully plan and budget the month...

29/10/2025

Don't be afraid to ask about the property history - no one is going to tell you if you don't!

When you’re searching for your next home in Ireland, it’s easy to get swept up by fresh paint, stylish photos, and dreamy listings. But behind every door, there’s a story—and sometimes, it’s not all rosy. If you want to avoid regret down the line, digging into a property’s history is one...

22/10/2025

How important is a South Facing garden when buying a home? It all depends on your lifestyle!

When you’re searching for your dream home, it’s easy to focus on the big things—location, number of bedrooms, kitchen size. But if you’re someone who loves spending time outside, there’s another detail you don’t want to overlook: the orientation of your garden.Why Garden Direction Matter...

21/10/2025

Should you go for a Second Hand Home in an established area, or a New Build and get some of that sweet sweet tax back via Help to Buy?

House hunting in Ireland brings a big question: should you go for a shiny new build or opt for a second-hand home with a bit of history? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but understanding the ups and downs of each can help you make the right call for your situation.