i would really appreciate if anyone could give some idea of the steps involved in buying a new build off the plans Some specific questions:
1. Is there any room for negotiation on the price. The house is in a popular area of Dublin and I anticipate there will be reasonably high demand.
2. Is it a case of identifying the house we would like best on the plans and then phoning/attending as soon as they go on sale to make an offer on that house. Is it first come first served if there are a few interested parties.
3. How much would the booking deposit usually be and is it refundable.
4. We will be in a chain so at what point should we put our own house on the market - presumably if we're buying off the plans we're looking at a fairly lengthy period before the house would be ready.
5. In terms of applying for a mortgage, should we do this before or making an offer given the likely time lapse.
Thanks so much for any guidance
1. Is there any room for negotiation on the price. The house is in a popular area of Dublin and I anticipate there will be reasonably high demand.
2. Is it a case of identifying the house we would like best on the plans and then phoning/attending as soon as they go on sale to make an offer on that house. Is it first come first served if there are a few interested parties.
3. How much would the booking deposit usually be and is it refundable.
4. We will be in a chain so at what point should we put our own house on the market - presumably if we're buying off the plans we're looking at a fairly lengthy period before the house would be ready.
5. In terms of applying for a mortgage, should we do this before or making an offer given the likely time lapse.
Thanks so much for any guidance