Property Bubble Sentiment

Information Sections

The Information sections of the site are presented in a "Frequently Asked Questions" format. E.g.

How much Stamp Duty will I have to pay?

Depending on your status as a buyer and the type of property you are purchasing, stamp duty can form a considerable expense. The amount of stamp duty applicable to your purchase depends on several key factors:

  • Status as a buyer (First time buyer, Owner-occupier or Investor)
  • Property Type (Second-hand or New home)
  • Floor Area (The size of the property)

Stamp Duty
The information on Stamp Duty is concise and to the point. it's well laid out, easy to understand, and appears to be factually correct. Two Thumbs Up.

Mortgage Interest Relief
Like the Stamp duty information the Mortgage Interest Relief section is well presented. It mentions that the level of Relif drops after 7 years, but doesn't mention what it drops to.

The case studies presented are easy to understand, but use the higher level of relief.

Rent a Room
The Rent a Room scheme is explained briefly. If the site was impartial it might have discussed the realities of having a stranger living in your house. Many people make to move to buying because they've grown tired of house sharing and want "their own place".

Homefacts.ie is what it is and it's not surprising that they gloss over the negative aspects of the scheme. The information that they do provide is correct and it could be argued that their job is to lay out the facts and let buyers come to their own conclusions.

The Buying Process
This is probably the strongest part of the site. It is a fairly detailed 20 step description of the Buying Process. The description of each step is no more than a paragraph, but that's enough.

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