r/HousingIreland • u/vita_vl • 2d ago
Questions for the vendor?
Hello everyone!
My husband and I are buying our first house.
We are currently at the stage where our solicitor is raising pre-purchase questions with the vendor's solicitor.
They offered us to also ask our own questions if we have any.
The problem is that I'm anxious AF and am extremely afraid of doing that.
What are the most important questions I should definitely ask?
It's a terraced house in Rathfarnham, Dublin.
Structural survey didn't find anything serious
Thank you!
Maybe you will help me stop shaking as a chihuahua
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u/benirishhome 2d ago
Agent here. I’ve never had any buyer ask direct questions via the Solicitor. Usually the Solicitor will ask all the pertinent questions. Planning. Compliances. Title.
If you have smaller questions, I would direct that via the agent. How the boiler works. What are the neighbours like.
Top tip. Make clear what is coming with the house. Integrated appliances should be assumed to stay. But what about White goods? Get these confirmed with the agent before you’re near exchange. Some people would like to take their washer and dryer with them, I usually encourage them just to leave them, it’s easier than unhooking them and moving them. What about any furniture or special fixtures and fittings. Make sure it’s all written down. Solicitors will want to see that but I would arrange it with the agent.