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Buying a house in Athlone.. is it a good decision?

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  • 28-06-2014 5:41pm
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    Meritor
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    I am going to move to Athlone (Westmeath) next month with my wife. My parents may join us later. I was just exploring different aspects of accommodation in the town.
    I learnt that the rent for 2 bhk apartment will be 550 to 800 Euro per month. If I purchase a house it will cost 55,000 to 75,000 for an average 2 bed apartment.
    Now considering loan for 5 years the installment per month goes 1,000 Euro approximately.
    I am not sure about other maintenance charges and taxes applicable for owned house.
    I am also not sure about what will the property value after 5 years.. will it increase or decrease.
    So.. is it wise decision to buy own house or it is better to stay in leased house?


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    Phil_Lives
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    any house you buy for 55k in Athlone will either be below the high watermark or be in an estate which is crawling with Transitory Junkie Zombies from Hell and a 2 bed apartment in Athlone should only cost about 450 per month to rent.


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    Meritor
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Meritor


    Thank you very much Phil_Lives for the information.

    The data I collected is from daft.ie
    There was a 2 bed aprtmt someone had put for 550 and same was for sale for 55k

    I think I have got wrong data... I just checked only on one website..
    If its just 450 bucks for 2 bed aprtmt I'll not think of buying a home at least for next few years.

    Can you give me any lead where and how to search aprtmt for rent in Athlone.

    And thanks again for your valuable input.


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