The Market

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The Mortgage muddle

Making sense of the Mortgage Market Review and how it affects us all I recently sold a house I’ve owned for eight years, but my successful sale at a great price had a sting in the tale…. Although I lived in the house... Read more
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10 Top tips for winter selling

Selling a house in the wintertime is never easy.  Your garden is looking far from its best, dogs and children are wont to bring in mud and leaves, and everything looks so grey.   I’ve put together a list of 10 Top T... Read more
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What we can’t have, we want all the more

Ladies, have you ever visited say, Debenhams, no money to spend, and only seen the most beautiful dresses and shoes? If only you had some spare money, you would surely find the perfect outfit. But walk into the same depa... Read more
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Ireland’s ghost developments

Ireland has certainly enjoyed a property boom in recent years, but now, sadly, it’s paying the price.  On our trip last week, my husband and I drove across from Dublin to Achill on the west coast, and the same sad... Read more
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Cuts? Not on my watch.

Estate agents have it bad these days, (you ask them). Not enough houses coming to the market; not enough buyers registering; over-optimistic sellers; over-cautious buyers. They’re competing for the best properties,... Read more
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Resting for Christmas

From the beginning of November each year, many sellers start asking us the question “should I take my house off the market for Christmas?” The simple answer is yes. Here are my reasons: 1. Stale properties lose value... Read more