Interest rates have hit the floor. Here are the vital lessons for borrowers
The ECB is holding rates steady, though borrowers will hope the sale of PTSB introduces new competition to the Irish mortgage market
First-time buyer
Buying a home? Here’s how to save on the hidden €10,000 bill
Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets
Last 12 months saw highest number of first-time-buyer mortgages since 2007
Figures indicate first-time buyers continued to be the most active segment of the market
Selling agents’ outlook for new-homes market: Buyers find themselves in ‘fiercely competitive environment’
Property professionals give their views on demand, Government schemes and housing completions
‘Perfect storm’: New-home buyers locked out of Government schemes as prices soar
Home buyers are struggling to pay deposits and find a house that qualifies for Government incentives. But could change be on the way?
Credit unions make mortgage move
New Central Bank lending limits will treble what credit unions can offer in home loans with €5bn funding available
Have you bought a new-build home in the past five years? Share your story
What went right and what went wrong? We’d like to hear what advice you’d give to prospective buyers
Why first-time buyers should be wary of owning a fixer-upper
For first-time buyers, the costs of taking on a home needing lots of work can often be just too much
First-time buyers drive mortgage activity to new heights
FTBs accounted for a record €1.1 billion of mortgage approvals in July
Want to earn €14,000 a year tax free? House hacking offers first-time buyers that chance
With careful planning, tax-free income can help cut your mortgage bill or fund an otherwise unaffordable upgrade to your home
Strong first-time buyer demand supports Cairn revenue
Company says changes on apartment sizes announced by Government will help lower property and rental costs
Estate agent offered to put kitchen down as ‘extra’ so home qualified for Help to Buy
Agent for Limerick auctioneers said they had ‘helped purchasers’ before using splits
First-time buyers in Dublin now locked out of Help-to-Buy scheme, warns Savills
Estate agent also warns in pre-budget submission that high transaction costs are dampening investment in commercial property
Irish mortgage approvals hit record €14.1bn over last year
Value of approvals rose 17.8 per cent in May compared with year earlier
New Donabate homes minutes from the beach from €465,000
Hampden Hill features two-, three- and four-bed homes with 32-acre park and commercial hub
Move now or wait: First-time buyer and fixed mortgage rates
The temptation is to think that delaying the closing of the sale suits all sides but that might not be how it works out
Locked out of Help to Buy despite State clawing back the relief
Couple looking to buy a home which was built just a year ago after original owners had to move out
My US cousins sealed their house deal with a ‘post-occupancy agreement’, can I do this in Ireland?
My US cousins offered the seller of their house 60 days post-sale occupancy for free
People thought we were fools renting in Dublin, but I’ll enjoy my tiny flat while it lasts
Since we’ve tied the knot, we are anxious to buy our first home. Is having preferences in this market indulgent?
Moving jobs after using Help to Buy scheme
Revenue will come looking for their money back if you stop living in the property within first five years, with very limited exceptions
Missing out on Help to Buy because developer is not on Revenue list
Close to eight years into this scheme, it seems strange that a builder would not know the rules to allow you claim a tax refund of up to €30,000
Irish property market is rigged in favour of those who get parental gifts of up to €100,000
Gifts from the bank of mum and dad are pushing up property prices and widening the social divide
Follow these tips to think like an estate agent when buying a new home
Explore the neighbourhood, pick and proactive solicitor and shop around for your mortgage
New homes agents’ outlook on 2025 as market ‘remains under pressure’
Property professionals give their views on demand, Government schemes and housing completions
Four-bed semidetached houses close to Kilkenny city from €420,000
Designed by Meitheal Architects, the scheme is a 25-minute walk from the city centre
Light-filled two-bed in Phibsborough makes for great city home for €425,000
Light-filled property is very well located in Dublin 7
Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help
Falling interest rates and Government incentives can offer some relief to first-time buyers
Mortgage drawdowns for first-time buyers hit highest level since 2007
More than 50,000 mortgages with value of €15.3 billion approved last year
Mortgages: If you’re coming off a fixed rate now is the time to consider switching
Rising property values and new ‘green rates’ mean homeowners including first-time buyers can minimise rises in mortgage repayments
Are home-buying grants available to us as returning emigrants?
I am a returning Irish citizen but it seems schemes for first-time buyers don’t apply to us
First-time buyers: ‘Should we buy an apartment or a doer-upper?’
We live in a Dublin commuter town and there are not many homes coming up for sale
New home snag list: the quick fixes and serious issues a builder needs to address
While many new homes come with a 10-year warranty, that does not mean things should go unchecked
Raising a deposit, mortgage approval and bidding: buying a first home is like the Hunger Games
A mortgage is a commitment that will shape your finances for decades. Here are the factors to think about before signing on the dotted line
One in eight home buyers using gifts or inheritances to get on property ladder, research shows
Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland finds renewed reliance on family to afford a homes
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