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    question regarding BOI and AIB shares

    Hey all So like alot of other families in Ireland the banks have thrown up some complicated questions. My mother and father in law had the majority of their savings in what they thought was a wide enough diversity of shares. It obviously wasnt broad enough as they had a lot of AIB and BOI...
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    Recommend a builder in south Dublin?

    Hi all, We are in the process of buying a family home and to be honest it needs a decent bit of work. It needs central heating, new doors, windows, floors, small sunroom removing, pebble dashing removing, new kitchens fitted, new bathrooms fitted and possibly an attic conversion. There...
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    cost of architect advice

    Hi all, I am moving house and I wanted to get the advice of an architect on what the potential is for the property I am currently in the process of buying. Any idea of how much a consultation just to drum up some ideas of what would be possible with the property would cost? I am a total...
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    Delgany to Parkwest

    Everyone thanks for all the feedback, Lady K thank you so much for your advice. You make a lot of sense, i had planned to go and see it but everyone's advice i think i will pass. Cheers the hunt goes on. All the best John
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    Delgany to Parkwest

    Hi all, I am thinking about the trade off between getting a much bigger property in Delgany compared to where i live at the moment in Sandyford. I have one little girl so schools would be a big factor around the area. Any thoughts? Also i work out in Parkwest, any idea of what the...
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    Finding info on properties for sale

    www.thepropertypin.com This website tracks properties from around ireland that drop the asking price.
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    To sell and buy or keep and buy again

    Folks Thanks so much for all the advice, I really appreciate you all taking the time and effort to advise me. I dont think i have thought this through properly and I need to sit back and review. All the best John
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    To sell and buy or keep and buy again

    Hi all, I own a two bedroom apartment in the South Dublin Suburbs. It is 1000 sq feet and two bedroom. When i bought the apartment the value was €520k and i put a very substantial deposit down on the apartment. 18 months later the apartment is worth €450k roughly. This is not a problem as the...
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    Own an apartment, i would like to buy a house advice please

    Hi all, I own a two bedroom apartment in the South Dublin Suburbs. It is 1000 sq feet and two bedroom. When i bought the apartment the value was €520k and i put a very substantial deposit down on the apartment. 18 months later the apartment is worth €450k roughly. This is not a problem as...
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    Help with finances

    Age: 29 Spouse’s/Partner's age: 28 Annual gross income from employment or profession: €110,000 €27,500 bonus per annum Annual gross income spouse:NA Type of employment: employed Expenditure pattern: not spending more than we are earning but not saving as much as we should be right now...
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    BMW X5-Damaged rear wing

    Dennings did a great job on my car.
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    Stepaside Dublin

    I live on the Enniskerry Road and i have to say Stepaside is a delightful place if you want to be a little outside the hustle and bustle but near enough to commute. There are a lot of people who have moved into the surrounding developments such as Aikens Village, Belarmine, Parkview and I...
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    Share plan taxation

    Thanks Nige, your swift response is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Bag
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    Share plan taxation

    Hi all Just a quick question for all of you taxation experts. My company issued me with a non approved share plan. They are a UK based company. The shares vest at a third a year over 3 years. The first set vest on the 23rd of the month. These are not share options but outright shares...
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    Cost of having a baby

    Kiwi From my personal experience(7 weeks ago), I would go private without a shadow of a doubt. I would also go to Holles Street rather than mount carmel. In the unlikely event that there is a small difficulty, Holles Street is the best equipped to deal with your problem hands down...
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    Piano Removal

    I would recommend Demon Transport. Quick,professional and safe. www.demon.ie . My friend's company and i have helped him out before in the past. His family have been in the piano business for decades.
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    Buying golf clubs - advice

    I would recommend a set of second hand cobra irons. I picked up a set hardly used in a golf shop in dundrum for about 275. I couldnt recommend them highly enough, they are a pleasure for an amateur to play with. Also i would stick with a 3 wood at the start and work your way up and buy them as...
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    looking for a nice relaxing restaurant Dublin City centre

    Re: Restaurant Recommendation City Centre The Unicorn on Merrion Row would be my advice. Nice piano bar, good food and relaxing atmosphere and also surrounded by some great bars.
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    Family holiday summer 2008 - California or Western Canada

    I would recommend the following: Santa Barbara(unlikely) Santa Cruz (likely) San Diego
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    Nice Hotel in Las Vegas

    Dec is actually quite busy in Vegas so it might be hard to get a good deal. I would recommend for a Big Name Budget hotel trying the Aladdin(now hardrock) hotel which is only about 7 or 8 years old, big rooms and nice facilities. They have a big Deser passage way shopping area with nice shops...
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