Christmas Styling

Decorating your property for Christmas viewings is a lovely way of adding interest and sparkle at a dark time of the year. ‘Make sure your property is fully staged before you start styling,’ says Natasha Rocca Devine, interior architect and stylist. ‘The decluttering, cleaning and painting come first. The next step is having the photographs taken. Don’t include anything Christmassy at this stage, because the house may sell later in the year.’

Then, talk to your Sherry FitzGerald estate agent. Are they anticipating a lot of viewings over Christmas and who do they expect to view the property? If it’s a small apartment keep the festive styling minimal. But, if a property is suitable for families, Christmas décor will help viewers to imagine themselves into the home.

Understanding Probate Valuations

Probate is a legal process that happens after someone dies. It confirms the validity of their will and gives their executor the legal authority to administer the estate. Applying for the grant of probate requires a valuation of assets to calculate inheritance tax. When probate is granted, and any debts and taxes have been paid, the estate will be divided among the beneficiaries according to the terms of the will.

Where property is part of the estate, the executor will need a Probate Valuation Report before applying for probate. A Probate Valuation Report is a formal opinion of the value of the property, undertaken by a registered valuer for Revenue purposes. For probate purposes, the value of the property is its value on the date of death. Sherry FitzGerald has a team of registered valuers around the country who can undertake this service with kindness, efficiency, and clarity.

Harriet Grant, registered valuer with Sherry FitzGerald, explains the process. 

Rightsizing

Rightsizing, also known as downsizing, means moving to more suitable housing. It generally happens in later life when people move from a family home to a smaller and more manageable property.

Budget 2025

While not the panacea to solve the housing crisis, Budget 2025 includes some good news for those who rent their homes and those who intend to buy.

Improving your Properties Energy Efficiency

Building Energy Rating (BER) evaluates your home based on how energy efficient it is. The scale goes from A to G, with A-rated homes being the most energy efficient and G-rated homes the least. The BER of a property is calculated according to the energy your home requires for heating, hot water, ventilation, and lighting.

Thinking of Letting Your Property?

Q: I’m thinking about letting a property but the process seems so complicated! Where do I start?

Eileen Sheehy, managing director Sherry FitzGerald Sheehy Lettings, offers her expert advice.

I want to move house but I need to sell my own home to buy another. How can I make this go smoothly?

I want to move house but I need to sell my own home to buy another. How can I make this go smoothly?

Carole Ross, Branch Manager & Director, Sherry FitzGerald, Templeogue offers her expert advice.

A Guide to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a government scheme for funding the refurbishment of vacant and derelict homes. These include previously non-residential properties, like shops or farm buildings, that are being refurbished as homes (and have the correct planning permission). Once the work is complete, you must either live in the refurbished property as your primary home or make it available to rent.

 

BER

I’m hearing a lot of talk about BER ratings, and know there are grants available, but is it worth retrofitting my home if I’m planning on selling in a few years’ time? David Flannery, Heat Retrofit Advisor with Electric Ireland Superhomes, offers his expert advice.

 

Summer Styling

Q: My home is going on the market. How do I style it for summer viewings? Interior designer Natasha Rocca Devine offers her expert advice.

Decorating A New Build

Q: I’m a first-time buyer about to move into my newly built home. I’m planning a phased approach to furnishing and decoration but I don’t know where to start. What do I prioritise? Interior designer Louise Johnston offers her expert advice.

Christmas décor and getting your house ready for going on the market.

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Outdoor Spaces

The Sherry FitzGerald Group is Ireland’s largest estate agency, with owned offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Wicklow, and a national franchise network across the country. Our extensive expertise in the property sector, both locally and nationally, is unmatched. We recruit the best local property advisors, believing that in-depth knowledge of an area or neighbourhood is essential to providing the very best service to our clients. ..

Getting your house ready to put on the market?

The Sherry FitzGerald Group is Ireland’s largest estate agency, with owned offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Wicklow, and a national franchise network across the country. Our extensive expertise in the property sector, both locally and nationally, is unmatched. We recruit the best local property advisors, believing that in-depth knowledge of an area or neighbourhood is essential to providing the very best service to our clients. ..

Excellent to see upgrading works on such an important town centre building

The Sherry FitzGerald Group is Ireland’s largest estate agency, with owned offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Wicklow, and a national franchise network across the country. Our extensive expertise in the property sector, both locally and nationally, is unmatched. We recruit the best local property advisors, believing that in-depth knowledge of an area or neighbourhood is essential to providing the very best service to our clients. ..