Unless you’re investing in your very first property, the majority of the time when buying a property you will also be selling your current home at the same time. It is incredibly common to complete both of these transactions at the same time and lots of people undertake the processes of buying and selling simultaneously.  With such a low supply of property on the market, properties are going sale agreed much faster than in previous years, however, this makes it a little trickier for the seller as they may take longer to find something. We have a number of strategies we can share with someone looking to sell and buy a property at the same time. A lot depends on the type of property you are selling and the type of property you wish to buy. To find out the best strategy book a free property valuation with us to…Continue Reading

Downsizing your home Downsizing is something that happens frequently in the property industry and you can almost guarantee that at some point in life, everyone will consider it. People downsize for various reasons, it used to be that downsizing was just for people who have extra space now their children have grown up and left home. But, these days more and more people are choosing to downsize due to a wide variety of situations. If you are intrigued by downsizing and are wanting to find out some more information about what it really is and why you should be considering it, our guide below outlines all information as well as the pros and cons. What is downsizing? Downsizing pretty much is what it says on the tin. In simple terms, it is when you sell your property and purchase one that is smaller than what you used to have. It…Continue Reading

When you purchase your first ever home, it is highly likely that you will end up needing to eventually move for one reason or another. Often, people live in multiple different properties over the course of their life and you can almost guarantee that over your time as a homeowner, you will move at least once and may keep thinking, ‘is it time to sell my house?’. It isn’t uncommon for people to question whether they really need to move home and often it is put off because it can be a rather stressful process. However, there are some signs that you simply can’t ignore when it comes to selling your home. If you have been considering putting your home on the market for a while now, keep reading today. Our team here at Moovingo estate agent have put together a list of signs that now might be the right…Continue Reading

Selling a property while getting divorced   Unfortunately, you can’t always plan for every aspect of your life and sometimes the unexpected can happen, such as separation and divorce. The biggest questions are generally “who gets the house” and “who gets the children” followed by: Can I sell my house before divorce? Who gets to stay in the house during separation? How are our assets and property divided during a divorce? Selling a house after divorce What taxes do you pay on selling a house during a divorce? Who gets the house in the divorce? If the property was purchased and the property title deeds are in both names, you are joint owners. You can then decide to either: Sell the property and split the proceeds Buy out the other half.  If there is a mortgage on the property, you will have to get approval from your lender. However, if a…Continue Reading

Fast House Sale When looking into selling a property for the first time, you may be surprised by just how long the process usually takes. The time between deciding to put your property on the market, a sale being agreed and the completion taking place can actually take months. Playing the waiting game can put added stress on an already stressful situation. These days, when selling a property, many people are looking for ways they can speed up the process without having to settle for less than their asking price. Thankfully, there are things that you can do as a seller and if you’re just about to put your property on the market then keep reading. The team here at Moovingo have put together a list the ‘4 P’s’ that are important when securing a quick sale: Preparation It goes without saying that when it comes to selling a property,…Continue Reading

Selling Your Property When selling a property, it is important to choose the method of sale that best suits you and your property. You want to choose the option that will deliver the best outcome – the best outcome is typically the highest sale price followed by sale timelines which suit your own circumstances. We have outlined the three main methods for residential house and apartment sales in Ireland. Private Treaty | “For Sale by Private Treaty” A Private Treaty Sale is a method that most property sellers will instruct their Estate Agent to handle on their behalf, however, some will go at it alone which is referred to as ‘For Sale by Owner’ (FSBO).  The ‘For Sale by Private Treaty’ method is used by most Estate Agents. Initially, a marketing plan is prepared for the property which includes a guide price and a discussion around marketing material (photography, brochures…Continue Reading

Selling your home There is so much information about regarding purchasing a property and how much this process can cost you, but you may find that when you decide to sell your beloved home, there isn’t as much easily accessible or correct information. Whilst everyone knows that selling a house is expensive, people are often shocked when they find out just how much things really cost.  If you’ve had a property valuation and you’re starting to put a plan in place for selling your home, keep reading today. Moovingo has put together a guide to the true costs of selling a house to give you a clear idea of what to expect in this regard.  Estate agent fees One of the biggest costs that you will have when selling your home is usually the estate agent’s fee. This tends to be charged as a percentage of the properties value. Depending…Continue Reading

Buying and selling made easy Buying a property is tricky at the best of times, but add on a global pandemic that’s locking down countries, you probably feel like it’s impossible to move forward with buying a home – let alone going to view one.  Luckily, your house hunting doesn’t have to stop. At Moovingo we have always offered our sellers the option to create virtual tours and property videos but now we take it up a notch with Agent Hosted Live Video-Chat Tours. Virtual tours and video are relatively straight forward, buyers can take control and tour a property from the comfort of their home. However they lack the ability to ask the agent a question in realtime. With live video-chat tours, we do just that. It’s the most effective way to view a property in the current climate. We’ll take you on a live virtual tour of a home you…Continue Reading

Maximising your sale price When you decide the time is right to sell your home, whether you’re looking to downsize or you just fancy a relocation, one of the biggest questions you’ll want the answer to is; ‘how much is my property worth?’. The answer can dramatically impact your next steps and it goes without saying that everyone will want to get as much as they can for their home.  There tend to be two groups of things that can affect your house valuation, some that are out of your hands and others that you are in full control of. To open your eyes to both, Moovingo have put together a helpful guide to getting the best price for your home so you can consider what is worth doing before you put your home on the market.  Things that are out of your control  Whilst there isn’t anything you can do…Continue Reading

Legal Steps To Selling Moving home is such an exciting time and there is no denying that you will probably want to get out of your old house as soon as possible, but what the majority of people aren’t aware of is that there is a lot of legal work required before a sale can go through in Ireland. This is the part of the process that often takes the most time and it is easy for sellers to get impatient.   Understanding the legal steps a solicitor takes when you’re selling a property in Ireland is really beneficial. These days there is a long list of documents that are required before your solicitor can prepare your contracts and it can take a while for them to be sourced. Being aware of what these legal documents are and how long they can take to prepare will help you to understand what…Continue Reading