And what happens when you finally manage to get the details of a couple of properties that seem suitable for sale in Cork (at least following the agent’s details!) – which also haven’t become ‘Agreed Sale’ almost as soon as you hear? About Them: He heads to visitors with the excited anticipation of finally finding his “dream home” only to be bitterly disappointed when he discovers that they are located miles from anywhere (shops, buses, trains, schools, etc.). ) next door to a stinking pig farm or in the middle of a busy highway.

Not to mention the sheer waste of your valuable time, effort and money crossing the county (or even oceans if you’re still living abroad while searching for suitable Cork homes for sale!

From the ‘wild and woolly’ areas of Bantry & Glengarriff in West Cork, south east to the vibrant towns of Kinsale & Clonakilty or heading north to Cork City itself, Blarney and Mallow, Cork is a very large county with a lots of different styles. as well as property prices to view.

With so much physical ground to cover, where you could easily have to drive for 2-3 hours between visits, what a relief it would be if you could instruct independent home hunters to carry out the entire property search and purchase process on your behalf.

Appointing a trusted independent house hunting firm to act on your behalf will take all the work out of making the rounds of real estate agents/auctioneers and/or searching property website portals until the wee hours of the morning with the hope of discovering that property. ‘gem of the property’ before someone else finds it.

By naming a Independent House Hunter to act on your behalf, who have also experienced the process of buying a house in Ireland, will pay big dividends in the future as they will be in the best position to save you time and money by negotiating the best possible price for the house. Of your dreams. .

Once again, due to the great diversity of property types, sizes and locations etc. In Cork, property sales prices can vary enormously. From the dizzying heights of several million euros for the largest single-family houses in and around the Kinsale and Cork City areas, to more modestly priced country houses around Glangariff, Garrettstown and Skibbereen; such as Carrigaline, Douglas, Wilton and Middleton.

From the older and “challenging” properties to the less demanding new builds, a well-informed house hunter will have learned invaluable lessons along the way about what to consider when buying property in Ireland.

Naturally, all the usual ‘caveats’ apply to buying a home in Cork, starting with the three most important factors to consider when buying anywhere: “Rent, rent, rent”. Even the elements, perhaps less known, perceptible to the untrained eye, such as the structural condition, the exact market values, etc.

Initial consultation/meeting

This is your chance to provide as much information as you can to let your home hunters know exactly what you’re looking for in your ‘dream home’ in Cork and, most importantly, that you’re eligible to buy property in Ireland. They will discuss your needs and also advise on practical matters such as local schools, shops, travel links etc. This should be a free, no-obligation consultation.

Preview and visualization

Using your summary as a guide, and once the ‘paperwork’ has been completed, your property search agent will search the Cork property market on your behalf and do all the legwork for you, including previewing suitable properties that fit your requirements. Your home finder should produce a short list of the most suitable properties for you to view, always accompanied by one of their team, as well as offering additional helpful advice as required.

Negotiations and acquisitions

Your appointed Independent House Hunters will handle the negotiations, haggling as much as possible on your behalf, to get you the best possible price to secure your dream home in an extremely competitive market.

Hassle-free transportation

Because the company directors will have personally experienced the process of buying a home in Ireland, they will also be able to put you in touch with a wide range of trusted professionals and traders, with whom they have built long-lasting relationships should you need them. .

For example: Lawyers, Financial Advisors, Architects, Surveyors, Plumbers, Painters, Decorators, Roofers, Structural Engineers, Electricians, Gardeners and Moving Companies.