advice? - possible land purchase southern Ireland

advice? - possible land purchase southern Ireland

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hedgefinder

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3,418 posts

177 months

Friday 15th January 2016
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Hi ,

I have the opportunity - through a business deal - to obtain a couple of acres of land in southern Ireland.
The land has the derelict remains of an old farmhouse on it, but nothing rebuildable.
I am told that it is outside of the "no development zone" and has previously had planning permission on the site for a house, but this has now lapsed, but no evidence of the truth of this.
I have absolutely no idea regarding Southern Irelands property laws and gaining planning permissions and also what the true value of such a plot of land actually is in the current market,so was hoping that someone may be able to give me a few pointers before I bother getting involved in this deal any further.
Any advice greatfully recieved, and thanks in advance!

cianha

2,165 posts

204 months

Friday 22nd January 2016
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You would need to check with the council as to what's the current status of the PP.

As I understand it, no PP is required to restore/repair/rebuild exisitng dwellings.

MRPULLHARD

318 posts

138 months

Monday 25th January 2016
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you should join Boards.ie and go to there property/ law section. Boards is a chat room for all types of subjects - its full of normal people too !

AJWSNR

70 posts

129 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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Depends on how long house unused. You can argue that it has pre 63 planning exemption. The way I would approach would be to rebuild the existing farmhouse without alterations (can add 400sq ft without pp) use for a while then apply for new section..l

dmitsi

3,583 posts

227 months

Thursday 25th February 2016
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As an aside Ireland is one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Should you wish to build something; knowing the right person will open many doors. Established building firm owners have invaluable links to local government. They hold a lot of power and abuse it to their advantage.

MRPULLHARD

318 posts

138 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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sorry think you are getting mixed up with Spain

mrmarcus

663 posts

186 months

Friday 26th February 2016
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Is this thread about Kerry/ Cork/ Waterford or the Republic of Ireland?

Alfaguy

80 posts

230 months

Monday 14th March 2016
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Just get on to Micheal Healey Rae TD (MP) he will sort ya.

hedgefinder

Original Poster:

3,418 posts

177 months

Monday 14th March 2016
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mrmarcus said:
Is this thread about Kerry/ Cork/ Waterford or the Republic of Ireland?
Kerry.