🎙️ Episode 5: After the Keys – Moving In, Setting Up, and Living in Ireland

Congratulations! 🍻

You have the keys to your new home in Ireland! Now what?

In this final episode of Keys to Ireland 🔑, Katie and Mike walk you through the next crucial steps after closing.

From setting up utilities to building your local network, this guide will help you settle in smoothly, whether you're moving across town or across the ocean.

You’ll learn:

• How to register for Local Property Tax (LPT)
• Getting the right home insurance and contents cover
• Why snagging is critical for new builds
• Tips for moving day and furnishing on a budget
• How to explore and connect with your new neighborhood
• Building your local network through clubs and community groups
• Extra tips for expats adjusting to Irish systems and norms

Whether you’re a local buyer, a returning Irish resident, or a new expat, this episode gives you a clear plan to turn your new house into a home in Ireland.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 – Welcome and Congratulations!
• 00:48 – First Steps: Local Property Tax (LPT)
• 04:50 – Protecting Your Investment: Home Insurance
• 09:01 – New Builds: The Importance of Snagging
• 11:32 – The Big Move: Tips and Tricks
• 12:49 – Settling In: Furnishing and Neighborhood
• 13:27 – Building Your Local Network
• 15:16 – Final Thoughts and Resources

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Global Citizen Solutions – Buying Property in Ireland as an American
• Switcher.ie – Broadband in Ireland
• CitizensInformation.ie – Electricity Services
• Retail Solutions – Grocery Shopping in Ireland
• CitizensInformation.ie – Healthcare in Ireland
• Insurance Ireland – Household Insurance Guide
• CitizensInformation.ie – Waste and Recycling
• Recharge.com – Mobile Data Costs
• Reddit – Joining a GAA Club
• CitizensInformation.ie – Local Property Tax
• Relocating to Ireland – Setting Up Utilities
• CitizensInformation.ie – Steps to Buying a Home
• CitizensInformation.ie – Switching Bank Accounts
• CitizensInformation.ie – TV Licenses
• An Post Insurance – New Homeowners Checklist
• Wise – Opening a Bank Account in Ireland
• New Home Surveys – Snagging Process Dublin
• Reddit – Finding Tradespeople
• Reddit – Dealing with Tradespeople in Ireland

This is Episode 5 of Keys to Ireland 🔑, your complete guide to buying and living well in your new home in Ireland.

📬 Contact us: keystoireland@gmail.com