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Thanks for the positive feedback and advice. I'm in Qatar so I'm sure it will be tax free from here. I have a handful of Hibernia REIT shares but I'm not too worried about those as the value is small. I was thinking of going down the 4 week B&B route with the shares to offset some gains but...

Hi all, I have been a non resident of Ireland for the past 9 years. Since 2012 I have built up a small share portfolio in Irish banks, British oil and gas/mining companies etc. I believe I will need to pay tax on gains from the Irish companies but not companies outside of Ireland. Is this...

The area is not too bad or too good! No need to worry about living on your own and your only a short walk away from everything... What area are you thinking of moving into? Some of the estates such as Amberly are nice.

Hi All, I asked this question on here over 12 months ago but things are always changing. I have (fortunately) recently received mortgage approval from BOI for 280k with me having to front 20%. I am currently working abroad but looking to buy in Cork, I have a permanent well paying job...

As I'm working outside of Ireland and not paying any Irish Tax I don't believe I'd qualify for TRS but can anyone confirm please? One of the reasons that I am renting to my sister is so I would not have to declare it an investment property. I'll give her the house for free and if she feels...

Hi Bronte, I'd be looking at a house for around 200k where I would require a 75% mortgage. I'm currently saving 2-2.5k/month so 25-30k/annum. Rent in the area would get me at least €800/month (friend renting 2 bed in same area for €750/month). I spoke with 2 people in the BOI mortgage...

Hi Bobskins, The house that I'm currently looking at is one which I could see myself living in later on in life if I ever come to Ireland full time, I wouldn't see myself wearing diamonds :-). Its a large 4 bed detatched in a nice quiet housing estate. I have been thinking about it and I...

Cork is only a 35 minute flight away :-)

Still saving and a house that I am interested in is over 50% less than its peak... Fingers crossed it keeps dropping!!

I can't login in full stop!

+1 on Bishopstown.

Enjoy your life while you are young! You never know what is around the corner.... I'm also 26 and I've been to 46 countries and up to 12 months ago I didn't have a cent to my name in savings. I have no regrets what so ever in spening all the money I had earned in travelling the world. Saying...

Hi Birroc, When you need to send money overseas from Australia, you can do so via: The Internet Overseas telegraphic transfer If you want to check the currency exchange rates before you send money overseas, check their exchange rate page. Internet You can transfer money overseas, 24...

Guys, Unfortunitely I have lost the contact details but I'm sure if you use the contact details on the link below you'll get some guidance. http://www.westpac.com.au/branch/qld/brisbane/115queenstreet Ann1, The bank automatically takes 10% of interest earned as I am a non resident...

I have a permanent position for the past 20 months, currently on 43k tax free with no debts and regular savings. I'll contact a lender but I was curious if anyone had any similar experience. Cheers for your input.

Anyone have any information please.

Hi all, Is there any chance of getting a short term mortgage these days, with interest rates being relatively low would banks deem the mortgage not profitable enough? I would be looking to get a mortgage over 7-10 years of 150k with around 25% of the house value in cash. I look forward to...

If you are not earning in Ireland what Tax would you have to pay on say a monthly income of €700. WHAT IS THE TAX POSITION? Rental income………….€8,400 Expenses Mortgage interest………€ 5,000 Decorating & repairs…..€ 1,000 Insurance……………….€ 500 NPPR.....................€ 200 Taxable...

What does this mean for the average Joe Soap?

I am a Non resident and I opened 2 seperate bank accounts yesterday with Westpac in Brisbane. All you need is a passport for the Choice (Current) account and a working phone if you want a (high interest earning) eSaver account. As a first time customer I receive 6 months free banking...