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    Protect kids inheritance should partner re-marry after death

    Both in late 40s. 3 kids under 18. Estate would be some cash and house currently valued around €550k. Life insurance policies on both of us, both have pensions I am a public servant so would be income from that.
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    Protect kids inheritance should partner re-marry after death

    We are currently reviewing our wills and going to do up new ones and want to ensure that our children's inheritance will be protected should one of us re-marry after the other person dies. We are married with children and planning on leaving everything to each other and then to our children...
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    Standalone Induction hob versus electric hob

    We try and cook every day from scratch so should notice a saving!
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    Standalone Induction hob versus electric hob

    Thanks everyone for the replies
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    Standalone Induction hob versus electric hob

    We currently have an standalone electric hob for cooking on and are thinking of moving over to an induction hob. Has anyone done this - what are the pros and cons of doing so? Any brands people would recommend/not recommend? We know we would have go get all new saucepans/pans etc as they are not...
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    Recommendations Maynooth & Celbridge

    nice estates I think in Celbridge are, Oldtown Mill, Wolstan Haven, Ballygoran, Thornhill Meadows, Oakleigh, Ash Grove, Beatty Park, Temple Manor, Crodaun, Chelmsfort. Ones I would avoid are St Raphaels Manor, Abbey Farm, Patricks Park, Castletown, Primrose Gate, Castle Village, Celbridge is...
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    Does anyone know if you can see a will made in America

    We recently found out that a relative died in America almost a year ago. We have as a family tried to contact this person on numerous occasions and tried to get other members of the family to confirm if they are okay. For some reason we have only found out that the person is deceased and we...
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    estates in Celbridge, Co Kildare

    We are a young family looking to buy in North Kildare. We were looking in Celbridge at the moment. Has anyone any feedback on estates such as Beatty Park, Ballygoran, Castletown etc. What are these estates like? Are there young children living there, are they rough etc. Any help would be great.
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    recommend a broker in D24 or North Kildare

    Myself and my husband are hoping to buy a house in the next 6 months or so. Having read through lots of information we have decided that we would like to use a broker to help us with our application. Can anyone recommend a broker who is based or would travel to Dublin 24 or North Kildare. Can...
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    House gone sale agreed when to look for a rental property

    thanks for the replies. unfortunately as we have one almost two year old and another baby on its way moving in with family is not an option. The person buying our house is a first time buyer so hopefully they won't have a long chain to go through and won't have issues with mortgage approval...
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    House gone sale agreed when to look for a rental property

    We accepted an offer to sell our property a few weeks ago. Contracts have been sent by our Solicitor to the vendor with a closing date for the end of April. The purchaser has arranged for a survey to be carried out but as yet I do not think a valuation has been requested for the property. We...
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    Recommend a good estate agent in Lucan?

    would not recommend DNG we had our house on the market with them for six plus months and have had to take it off them and go with another estate agent (Remax) who so far seem to be very good but its early days. A good way to check is to get a few people to request a brochure for you from...
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    House for sale with EA what is situation if we sell privately to one of their custome

    we have our house for sale for a few months with an Estate Agent. We have had a few people looking at the house. I was talking to one of my neighbours today and one of the couples who looked at our house are very interested in it. She knows the couple through someone else. I have suggested...
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    is mortgage or loan from bank best to buy out house

    thanks for replies buyer is in a lucky position that they have a lot of savings built up so in theory they should have no problem getting mortgage or loan approval they are meeting with one bank next week to discuss their options
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    is mortgage or loan from bank best to buy out house

    €30k would be all the extra that would be needed to buy out all the other siblings and put money aside for doing up the house as well as having some savings for just in case.
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    is mortgage or loan from bank best to buy out house

    a family member has died recently and the family home has been left between all of the siblings in different poportions. One of the siblings has agreed to buy out the other siblings and buy the house for their own use. They are a first time buyer so I believe that they will have no stamp duty...
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    selling a house yourself?

    does anyone know if it is possible to advertise on myhome.ie yourself if you wish to sell your house privately or is it only estate agents that are allowed sell on the website.
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    Crannog, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath

    Hi Someone I know is thinking about buying here and wants to know if anyone has any feedback. She is looking at a three-bed end of terrace which are currently on the market for €320k so wondering how much she would be able to pick one up for if she was to put in an offer as she really like...
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    First Active limiting the number of regular savings accounts

    I got a letter from First Active this morning saying that we need to cancel one of our savings accounts as that according to their terms and conditions we are only allowed one regular savings account each. I have an account in my name, my husband has an account in his name and we have a joint...
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