IrishAussie
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As you are retiring to Ireland I think there are a few things you should take into account (which you may or may not have thought about) re the location of your new home.
You will have more time to visit your family than they have to visit you so think about the journey by public transport
As you both like to travel and husband is a Dub. choose a home close to a bus or train station.
Once you are age 66 and permanently resident in Ireland you will have a Free Travel pass for all public transport.
By the way there are a few other perks for pensioners but that can be checked out when you arrive.
Good luck with the move!
Hmm, a few people leaving Ireland and heading for places like Australia. Sounds like it will be a big culture shock moving back to Ireland. Would you consider doing a house swop before committing to a permanent move?
Hi there,
I honestly think you should be able to get a 3 bedroom detached bungalow in Forestpark at present for around €215k next year I think you will be able to get one for €195k although this is guess work but I seen a three bed semi detached house sell for €180k recently as the seller wanted a quick sale.
My advise is just don't rush into buying at the moment as you may be able to buy in the area you want next year, but Portlaoise is very central if you have family all over Ireland.
I wish you all the best on your move.
weak aud in mind, you might be best looking at a target exchange rate if you are sending money back rather than let the bank give you poor rates. aud is very weak at the moment but has recovered from 2.05 to 1.9, thats over 7% movement in the week
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Also no more commuting to Dublin or worrying about house being broken into and always ensuring that the house alarm is set when leaving in the morning. We move over to the Isle of Man next May and it easy for us to visit Ireland as there is a good plane service to Dublin
I am glad I went to Ireland but lot more happier to have left, my wife is from Laois and she was glad to leave as she said it wasn't the same place that she left 15 years ago.
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