{"product_id":"essential-property-buying-guide-for-ireland-everything-foreign-investors-need-to-know-about-buying-selling-and-owning-irish-real-estate-9798246783368","title":"Essential Property Buying Guide for Ireland: Everything Foreign Investors Need to Know About Buying, Selling and Owning Irish Real Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Scott Neve\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Real Estate - Buying \u0026amp; Selling Homes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIreland's rental market is profitable-if you know how to navigate the regulatory maze.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost foreign investors lose money in Ireland. They overlook planning compliance issues that kill resales. They ignore Building Energy Ratings that cap rental income by 20%. They breach Rent Pressure Zone rules and face 4,000 fines. They finance at 70% LTV without stress-testing void periods or rate rises-then panic-sell at market troughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide prevents those mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Neve has worked in international real estate since 2001\u003c\/b\u003e, closing over 500 million in transactions across 23 countries. He's advised thousands of foreign buyers navigating complex markets, regulatory environments, and cross-border financing. This isn't theory. It's hard-won operational knowledge from someone who's been in the trenches for 24 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Market Fit and Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether Ireland suits your investment goals (yield, growth, stability, or avoid entirely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Irish transactions work (solicitor-led conveyancing, timelines, deposit mechanics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign ownership rules and practical reality for non-EU and EU buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Buying Your Property\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step purchase workflow from offer to registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland-specific due diligence checklist (planning compliance, BER, RTB, boundaries, title)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete cost breakdown (stamp duty, solicitor fees, surveys, insurance, contingencies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Operating as a Landlord\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRTB registration and Rent Pressure Zone compliance (the rules everyone gets wrong)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-resident landlord tax: withholding mechanics, allowable deductions, filing deadlines, DTA relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty management practicalities (agent selection, tenant vetting, rent collection, maintenance, inspections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Strategy and Markets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional analysis: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, secondary cities-where to invest and where to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancing your purchase (LTV limits, income verification, non-resident mortgage products, broker selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenovation and value-add strategy (BER upgrades, SEAI grants, cosmetic refurbishment, planning retention)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: Exit and Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExit strategy planning (resale preparation, CGT calculation, market timing, buyer-ready documentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding your local team (solicitor, accountant, letting agent, surveyor, contractors-who you need and what they cost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them (the 10 mistakes that kill Irish property returns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of Irish property terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial links and resources (RTB, Revenue, SEAI, Property Price Register)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample transaction timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick reference checklists (pre-offer, due diligence, completion, annual compliance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis guide covers what the sales agents won't tell you: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy F-rated BER properties trade at 20% discounts (and how to fix them profitably)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Rent Pressure Zones cap your rent increases-and the exemptions that unlock market rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy unauthorised attic conversions can kill your resale (and how retention permission works)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich Irish cities deliver 7-9% yields vs 4-5% (and why liquidity matters more than yield)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to structure non-resident landlord tax to avoid 20% withholding at source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIreland rewards preparation, compliance, and conservative underwriting. It punishes shortcuts, thin margins, and regulatory ignorance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want stable, English-language, EU-based rental income with transparent legal processes and structural tenant demand-this guide shows you exactly how to execute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperational clarity from someone who's done this across 23 countries for 24 years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47593945137303,"sku":"9798246783368","price":967.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798246783368.webp?v=1774984076","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/essential-property-buying-guide-for-ireland-everything-foreign-investors-need-to-know-about-buying-selling-and-owning-irish-real-estate-9798246783368","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}