Escape to the Country: Influencer and TV personality James Kavanagh on the reality of trying to buy a home in Ireland, how to save for a mortgage and his ‘lived-in’ interiors
James Kavanagh always dreamed of leaving Dublin for life in the country. His wishes came true earlier this year when he and his boyfriend William Murray bought a house in Co Kilkenny . Here, the influencer and TV presenter opens up about the process of becoming a homeowner and what life is like living away from the city.
Dealing with the bank You have to have your savings in order and you need to be able to show the bank that you can deposit the same amount of money every month. I didn’t realise that. Get a track record of your savings for three or four months together before you go to the bank. The bank will tell you to go away and come back if you don’t. Get your ducks in a row. I worked with Martina in Doddl, she was a machine and they’re the best in my eyes.
Interiors Mood boards or a Pinterest board are key because you run away with yourself. My interiors are all over the place because I get drawn to items rather than a theme. I’ll buy a lamp and it might not necessarily go with the table, and the table might not go with something else. If you’re moving into a home with a blank canvas, always have a mood board or a theme that you can check back with. You need one cohesive story when it comes to decorating your house.
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