The latest charge for about 500,000 householders in Ireland is a registration fee for their septic tanks.
All on site waste water treatment systems and septic tanks have to be registered so they can be inspected if required.
The fee is a measly €5 - if you register in the first 3 months . After that the charge for registration rises to €50.
Registration started on June 26th. You needed to register before Sept 28th 2012 to save €45 on the fee.
All home owners with on site waste water treatment systems or septic tanks need to register at protectourwater.ie before 1st Feb 2013.
Non registration could lead to homeowners being fined up to €5000 Euro.
More details about Septic Tank Registration Here
Information about grants for septic tanks
Apr 26, 2012
Apr 25, 2012
Buying a House at an Auction in Ireland
Buying a house by auction is becoming more common as the property market struggles to recover.
Auction properties are not sold 'subject to finance' or 'subject to survey', but are sold unconditionally. If your bid is accepted, you are legally obliged to buy.
Before the auction,
Get a list of auction properties and identify the lots which suit you. Check whether they come with vacant possession, tenants or other special conditions.
Commission a survey to ensure the property is structurally sound.
Get your solicitor to ensure there are no legal problems with the title or peculiar conditions that could affect the property, including right-of-way or access issues.
Have all your finances in order, with formal approval from your lender.
At the Auction
Set a limit for what you will spend and stick to it
Bring a chequebook, details of your solicitor, a valid form of identification such as a passport or a driving licence, and proof of address, including a utility bill or bank statement.
If your bid is accepted at an auction, you are legally bound to buy the property.
Following a successful bid, complete a purchaser's slip; give a 10pc deposit cheque, identification and your solicitor's details.
After completing the purchaser's slip, approach the contracts desk and sign the Memorandum of Sale. don't leave the auction without your signed Memorandum of Sale.
Completion of sale takes place about five weeks after the auction date.
If the property you are interested in does not sell, register your highest bid before leaving, as many lots are sold 'off the floor' after the auction.
Auction properties are not sold 'subject to finance' or 'subject to survey', but are sold unconditionally. If your bid is accepted, you are legally obliged to buy.
Before the auction,
Get a list of auction properties and identify the lots which suit you. Check whether they come with vacant possession, tenants or other special conditions.
Commission a survey to ensure the property is structurally sound.
Get your solicitor to ensure there are no legal problems with the title or peculiar conditions that could affect the property, including right-of-way or access issues.
Have all your finances in order, with formal approval from your lender.
At the Auction
Set a limit for what you will spend and stick to it
Bring a chequebook, details of your solicitor, a valid form of identification such as a passport or a driving licence, and proof of address, including a utility bill or bank statement.
If your bid is accepted at an auction, you are legally bound to buy the property.
Following a successful bid, complete a purchaser's slip; give a 10pc deposit cheque, identification and your solicitor's details.
After completing the purchaser's slip, approach the contracts desk and sign the Memorandum of Sale. don't leave the auction without your signed Memorandum of Sale.
Completion of sale takes place about five weeks after the auction date.
If the property you are interested in does not sell, register your highest bid before leaving, as many lots are sold 'off the floor' after the auction.
Apr 13, 2012
Cost of Living in Ireland - Inflation Now at 2.2%
It was big fuel price rises that helped increase the cost of living in Ireland by 1% in March 2012.
The Irish Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 1 per cent in March, pushing the annual rate of inflation back up to 2.2 per cent.
Petrol prices in Ireland rose 3.3 per cent in March 2012 - and they have risen by 9 per cent in the last year. Diesel prices were up 1.8 per cent monthly and 9.2 per cent over the year.
There were also increases in health insurance premiums, clothing and footwear
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), ( that excludes the cost of mortgage interest) also rose 1 per cent in March, taking the annual rate to 2.2 per cent.
The rate of inflation in Ireland has been one of the lowest in the euro zone.
The Irish Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 1 per cent in March, pushing the annual rate of inflation back up to 2.2 per cent.
Petrol prices in Ireland rose 3.3 per cent in March 2012 - and they have risen by 9 per cent in the last year. Diesel prices were up 1.8 per cent monthly and 9.2 per cent over the year.
There were also increases in health insurance premiums, clothing and footwear
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), ( that excludes the cost of mortgage interest) also rose 1 per cent in March, taking the annual rate to 2.2 per cent.
The rate of inflation in Ireland has been one of the lowest in the euro zone.
Online Shopping in Ireland
Ireland - being a small country - has tended to lag behind the UK and other countries when it comes to doing shopping online. The potential customer base might not have seemed attractive to some of the online retailers - and the access to good internet was not as widespread as it is now.
In Ireland - there are about 1.74 million people who are classed as rural dwellers - these people would benefit most from internet and online shopping .
According to the Central Statistics Office, 43 per cent of Irish adults bought something online from a shopping site in 2011 - , up from 36 per cent in 2010. Ireland is now in line with the EU average for online shopping but is still a long way behind the UK, where 71 per cent of adults shopped online last year.
Most of the major UK based retailers will now deliver to Ireland - but a few years ago that was not the case. Delivery charges are gradually coming down and the numbers of sites offering online shopping to Ireland is increasing
More information about Online Shopping Sites in Ireland
This is a good site for finding online shops that deliver to Ireland Online Shopping Ireland
In Ireland - there are about 1.74 million people who are classed as rural dwellers - these people would benefit most from internet and online shopping .
According to the Central Statistics Office, 43 per cent of Irish adults bought something online from a shopping site in 2011 - , up from 36 per cent in 2010. Ireland is now in line with the EU average for online shopping but is still a long way behind the UK, where 71 per cent of adults shopped online last year.
Most of the major UK based retailers will now deliver to Ireland - but a few years ago that was not the case. Delivery charges are gradually coming down and the numbers of sites offering online shopping to Ireland is increasing
More information about Online Shopping Sites in Ireland
This is a good site for finding online shops that deliver to Ireland Online Shopping Ireland
Numbers of People Moving to Ireland
Immigration Figures for Ireland 2006 to 2011
These are the numbers of people moving to Ireland each year since 2006 broken down by country or area of origin. (Numbers show are Thousands)
These are the numbers of people moving to Ireland each year since 2006 broken down by country or area of origin. (Numbers show are Thousands)
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Irish | 18.9 | 20 | 16.2 | 18.4 | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| UK | 9.9 | 5.9 | 7 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Rest of EU152 | 12.7 | 10.4 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| EU123 | 49.9 | 52.7 | 33.7 | 13.5 | 5.8 | 9 |
| USA | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Rest of world | 14.7 | 17.8 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| Total | 107.8 | 109.5 | 83.8 | 57.3 | 30.8 | 42.3 |
So - whilst the numbers moving to Ireland have dropped since 2007 - there were still over 42000 people who came to live in Ireland from abroad in 2011.
Polish People in Ireland
According to figures from the 2011 Census there are 115,193 Polish-born people living in Ireland
This is an increase of almost 94 per cent from 2006.
Overall there were 766,770 people living in Ireland in 2011 who were not born here - an increase of 25% since 2006. The increase in the number of Polish people in Ireland means that there are now more Polish nationals living here than UK citizens.
This is an increase of almost 94 per cent from 2006.
Overall there were 766,770 people living in Ireland in 2011 who were not born here - an increase of 25% since 2006. The increase in the number of Polish people in Ireland means that there are now more Polish nationals living here than UK citizens.
Apr 7, 2012
Removals To and From Ireland
Moving furniture and household items from the UK to Ireland (or the other way) can be costly.
For smaller moves - single people or couples - you could try using a "Man and Van "type service.
Prices for a full load on a large Transit type van - with a driver can range from €600 to €900 . If the driver has a load to pick up on the other side - it will reduce the price . So it helps if you are flexible on dates so the driver can arrange trips when there is a load going both ways .
You could hire a van and do it yourself : - Van hire (Ford Transit 350) with insurance etc can cost around €50 a day . You will probably need to hire it for 3 days minimum and when you add in ferry costs and fuel you won't get much change out of €600 .
You can hire Vans in the UK from Europcar or Budget or Hertz
Large removals will require the services of a proper removal company - with prices depending on the size of your load. Expect to pay in the region of £1200 to £1500 or more for an average sized house.
Prices are cheaper if you do your own packing and dismantling. Make sure the company provides insurance.
For smaller moves - single people or couples - you could try using a "Man and Van "type service.
Prices for a full load on a large Transit type van - with a driver can range from €600 to €900 . If the driver has a load to pick up on the other side - it will reduce the price . So it helps if you are flexible on dates so the driver can arrange trips when there is a load going both ways .
You could hire a van and do it yourself : - Van hire (Ford Transit 350) with insurance etc can cost around €50 a day . You will probably need to hire it for 3 days minimum and when you add in ferry costs and fuel you won't get much change out of €600 .
You can hire Vans in the UK from Europcar or Budget or Hertz
Large removals will require the services of a proper removal company - with prices depending on the size of your load. Expect to pay in the region of £1200 to £1500 or more for an average sized house.
Prices are cheaper if you do your own packing and dismantling. Make sure the company provides insurance.
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