The Irish Property Buyers' Handbook has just been published and it deals with buying property at this uncertain time, navigating the current economic fallout and understanding the new opportunities in a dramatically changed marketplace.

The author, Carol Tallon says that "Buyers need to learn about the property market in order to buy successfully. Many of the old rules no longer apply".

Carol offers specific advice for those who may be looking for a holiday home, those who wish to invest or for those who wish to move to Ireland on a permanent basis.

In this updated and comprehensive guide, prospective buyers will be introduced to new strategies to help source their ideal property at prices well below market value. Property negotiations are covered in three chapters, starting with the powerful strategy of pre-negotiation, moving on to the practical psychology of buying from motivated sellers before looking at how to close the best deal.

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Speaking at the launch of the publication, Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, TD, said: "This ‘Handbook is written in clear, understandable language. It effortlessly manages to dispel the myths and explains the jargon behind the property market. The Handbook provides expert insights, designed for prospective and current homeowners. It will be a welcome publication for those considering the purchase of a home in the current property market."

A key chapter, contributed by well-known financial commentator, Karl Deeter, looks at the issues surrounding securing finance in the current market.

Aimed at first-time buyers and residential investors alike, this new edition of The Irish Property Buyers’ Handbook is the essential guide for anyone looking to enter the brave new world of property buying in Ireland.

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