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Moving to Galway

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  • 15-06-2014 8:12am
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    thefarrells
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi all

    We (hubby and I) will soon be moving to Ireland/Galway and it will be a huge move for us as we are coming from a different country. We will also be buying an old farmhouse that needs to be restored. Our plan is to live in our camper on the site until it is finished.

    Has anyone here done something like this before and could give us some advice? We have been researching this for a very long time and are finally feeling brave enough to do it but I know that moving and restoring a place will never go to plan, anyone any advive what things to look out for?

    Thank you all in advance

    Mia

    Edit: Just realised, maybe I posted it in the wrong forum?


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    toadfly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭toadfly


    What part of County Galway are you moving to?


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Welcome to Ireland
    Not sure if you read old threads already but if you google
    www.google.com/search?q=Moving+to+Galway
    and
    www.google.com/search?q=Moving+to+Galway+site:boards.ie
    you'll find info already published about moving here.

    (besides info you get here of course)

    Living in a camper while restoring an old house sounds do-able as long as restoration doesn't drag out too long and you get cabin fever ;D


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    thefarrells
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭thefarrells


    Hi toadfly and biko

    Toadfly, not sure yet, we have two buildings and we need to decide which one to take on.

    Biko, thanks for the links, will check them out!


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    TeaBagMania
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    If restoring a cottage or house back to original condition and not changing the structure do you need planning permission?


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    thefarrells
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭thefarrells


    Not that Im aware of Teabagmania :)
    Why? thinking about taking on a project?


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    TeaBagMania
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    Yes, in the distant future, a lot of good deals to be had out there if you’re willing to invest some sweat equity


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    jjf1974
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    TeaBagMania wrote: »
    If restoring a cottage or house back to original condition and not changing the structure do you need planning permission?

    If there is not a proper septic tank ,you will need planning permission for a new one.


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    InTheTrees
    Registered Users Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    thefarrells wrote: »
    Not that Im aware of Teabagmania :)

    Where are you moving from?

    Planning permission is a huge issue in a lot of places in Ireland.

    Restoring an existing structure is a good way of making your case but usually a case still has to be made and it can take a lot of time.


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