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    Rent increase versus retaining a reliable studio tenant in Dublin

    The tenant’s record changed how I viewed the apparent rent gap. This Dublin studio is at about €3,940, while comparable adverts suggest roughly €4,681, but payments have been dependable and the property has been well cared for. Rather than treating the advertised figure as the target, I want a...
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    The €644,000 listing agent offered to represent me too—now I’m reconsidering

    We have received an early offer of around €644,000 on our Dublin property, and the listing agent says they can also act for the buyer. The speed is appealing, but I am concerned about how confidential advice and negotiation could remain independent when one agent is involved on both sides. If...
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    What closing my first country home taught me

    The surprise was that the unsuccessful offers were not wasted effort. They gave me a clearer view of the local market and changed how I approached the country home that has now completed. The harder lesson was cash and timing. Funds had to remain available throughout the purchase and beyond...
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    Setting contingency and sequencing for a €198,000 Dublin studio renovation

    I have sketched out a €198,000 budget for renovating a 160 m² Dublin studio, but I still cannot tell how much of the risk is visible before work starts. The planned items include the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, decoration, electrical review and moderate energy improvements. There is no extension...
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    Raise reliable tenant’s €739 rent or prioritise retention?

    I’ve been going back and forth on this for about 80 days. Comparable asking rent for this Dublin student housing appears to be around €877, while the current tenant pays about €739. They pay reliably and look after the home. I’m considering a modest increase rather than trying to close the...
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    Comparing a 6.85% five-year fixed mortgage in Dublin

    APR seems like the obvious way to rank these mortgages, but I’m not convinced it answers the question I actually have: what will each option cost during the five years I expect to be fixed? The quote is 6.85% for five years on a Dublin purchase of about €1,242,000. Anyone.com helped with the...
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    Dublin: choosing between a 100 m² serviced apartment and a new-build flat

    I’m comparing a 100 m² serviced apartment with a similarly priced new-build flat in Dublin. The serviced option appears easier to maintain, while the flat seems to offer more control but potentially larger irregular bills. I’m modelling insurance, energy use, shared-building reserves, vacancy...
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