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Buying a home

The 5 Key Steps to Buying a House in Ireland

Thinking of buying a house in Ireland, but don’t know where to start? Don’t panic, our 5 key steps to Buying a House will put

May 20, 2024

Buying a home

First Time Buyers Ultimate Guide Ireland 2024

Are you a First Time Buyer needing to know how to get cash for a deposit, what schemes apply and how much you borrow? Check out our ultimate First Time Buyers guide.

March 19, 2024

Buying a home

How Long Does Mortgage Approval Take & How Do I Get Pre-Approval Now – Ireland 2023

Want to know how long mortgage approval takes in Ireland and how you an get pre-approved? Check out our insider mortgage tips.

March 19, 2024

Financial Planning

Ulster Bank Closure Who Should I Switch to? Ireland 2022

The impending Ulster Bank closure and the pull out of KBC this year from the Irish market is set to cause significant customer disruption. There

March 19, 2024

Saving Tips

Irish Women Lead in Financial Literacy, New Irish Money Guide Survey Shows

Financial literacy in Ireland is almost 20% lower than in other Northern European countries. However, a recent study by Irish money guide moneysherpa has shown that, bucking trends seen elsewhere women lead the way for literacy in Ireland.

March 19, 2024

Switching Mortgage

Dundalk mortgage switchers stand to save over €68 Million

Over 5,000+ Dundalk mortgage holders who bought after 2008 will save over €25,000 each by switching mortgage.

March 19, 2024

Mortgage Interest Relief. Who Qualifies and for How Much?

As part of the ‘giveaway’ Budget 2024 all residential mortgage holders who owe between €80,000 and €500,000 are eligible to get 20% of the increase

March 19, 2024

Buying a home

Buy or Rent? Renters Now Paying Over €3,500 a Year More than Buyers

Analysis based on numbers just released by DAFT.ie last month shows a growing financial gap between buyers and renters. This gap is now higher than ever with rent over 30 years now costing up to €297,000 more than a 30 year mortgage for the same property.

March 19, 2024

Buying a home

Mortgage Rules Ireland 2022 – Ultimate Guide

The Central Bank announced as series of changes to the mortgage rules ireland this week, starting on the 1st of January next year, aimed at

March 19, 2024

Switching Mortgage

How Much Will Mortgage Interest Rates Go Down Ireland 2024?

Mortgage interest rates are forecast to go up by 1.8%, increasing the average monthly repayment by €300. Don’t worry, here’s how you ‘fix’ it.

March 18, 2024

Switching Mortgage

3 Real Life Switcher Examples Saving Over €10,000 Each

3 real life examples from switchers that saved over €10,000 each. Learn how you can save by switching now.

March 18, 2024

Saving Tips

Budget 2023, What It Means To You

What does the €11 Billion Budget Bonanza actually mean for your pocket?

March 18, 2024

Financial Planning

A Tipping Point For The Irish Banks? Revolut Launch Irish IBANs

Over the next two months Revolut customers will be offered Irish IBAN numbers for the first time. Although this may sound like a technical change,

March 18, 2024

Switching Mortgage

Almost 150,000 ‘Mortgage Sleepwalkers’ Face Rates of 6%+

148,000 mortgage holders with either variable or short term fixed mortgage rates could face rates as high as 6% next year. While tracker customers have

March 18, 2024

Investing

Bank Crisis – What Does It Mean For You Ireland 2023

As rising interest rates turn up the pressure on the whole financial system, a few things have started to go pop. The big question is

March 18, 2024

Switching Mortgage

Vulture Funds Ireland 2023 – Report

moneysherpa believe that the Government and Central Bank are failing customers who have been sold off to ‘vulture funds’. Although the name ‘Vulture Fund’ is

February 27, 2024

Equity release

Equity Release Ireland 2024 – How to Release Equity from your Home

Looking to free up the equity locked up in your home? Equity release can free up cash tied up in your home for holidays, gifting

February 27, 2024

Switching Mortgage

New €1,500 offer for Ulster KBC Switching to Avant Money

Ulster KBC switching. Avant Money are offering €1,500 upfront for anyone switching their mortgage from Ulster Bank or KBC. The offer is available until the

February 26, 2024