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Extended plan represents largest residential development undertaken since recession House builder Victoria Homes has expanded the planning application for its site in Carrickmines, south Co Dublin, to include up to 1,500 homes. This is nearly double the number of units contained in the original plan for the Glenamuck Road site, making it the largest residential development undertaken […]
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New Homes ‘Need to Know’ Series In previous posts, I have detailed the steps involved in applying for your first mortgage; however, recent conversations with potential new homeowners got me thinking that, in reality, preparing for a successful mortgage application starts a year or two before ever making contact with the local bank lender. […]
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Making the decision to buy your first home is a monumental one. Similarly, when you and your family are settled in one place, it can take a lot of deliberation to know when is the right time to make your next move, and to where. If you are thinking of making the move to Dublin, […]
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Finding New Favourites Moving homes can feel like a daunting experience. Sure, it is exciting and full of potential, but it can also be quite jarring to find yourself in your new home on day one, unable to locate the nearest hardware shop or a place to buy superglue. By the way, that’s […]
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In a recent article published by US magazine ‘The Cut’, it was shown how your personality actually changes when you move to a new place. This is not something that we had considered before but, when you think about it, it makes sense. And this is not likely something that home buyers moving […]
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Congratulations on securing your quality-built, Victoria Homes new home! The next step is for you to instruct a solicitor to deal with the conveyancing, that is, the completion of your contracts for sale and any mortgage documentation – if you have accessed bank finance for your new home. The booking deposit […]
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When you buy a new home in an established neighbourhood, it can take time for you and your family to settle in. Most newly built developments move new owners/residents in at the same time, which is a great opportunity to get to know your immediate neighbours; however, when you are moving into a small, […]
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Congratulations on buying your new home, this is an exciting time for you and one that you should enjoy. As new home owners, DIY is something that you will need to learn about, even if it is only to be able to find and instruct someone to carry out the necessary works. Ongoing maintenance […]
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Have you got a special window that you would like to feature heavily in the design of your room? Everyone has windows in their home and whether you are living in an apartment or a house there are several great options for contemporary curtains, shutters and blinds. The tone of a room can […]