Buying guide
What did this house sell for? How to check any Irish property's sold price
The Property Price Register, its real limitations, and how to pin down what a specific home actually sold for — including adjusting old sales to today's money.
Energy & value
Ireland's new BER scale (A0–G), explained: what the May 2026 change means
The 15-band scale became 8 on 24 May 2026. What A0 means, whether your old cert still counts, how BER drives price, and the real retrofit economics.
Valuation
Is the asking price fair? A valuer's framework for Irish buyers
The comparative method a professional valuer actually uses — turning sold comps into €/m², adjusting for BER and condition, and setting a bid ceiling.
First-time buyers
First-time buyer schemes in Ireland 2026: Help to Buy, the First Home Scheme & the real numbers
Help to Buy, the First Home Scheme and the Central Bank rules with worked deposit maths, the full cash you actually need, and a step-by-step timeline.