my message wasnt aimed towards you, as you have already closed on your apartment. there are apartments available across the road for the same money on the open market. there are 3 large apartment blocks in tallaght that i know of that are pretty much empty and have been on the market for at least 6 months not to mention the glut of property on the open market that aint selling. This country is going to be brought to its knees this year with house prices only going one way. For those who havent closed, read what top economists are predicting about the housing market in the near future. Dont get blinded by the excitment of buying an apartment and look at the big picture. I havent got a large deposit but i will save until i can afford to buy on the open market which wont take long with the way prices are going. Its noting to do with luck, you make your own luck.