At first, life in Dublin felt like going backwards for Ana Garmilla - living with others in an overpriced apartment. In Mexico, she was able to live on her own

Help to Buy

FTBs accounted for a record €1.1 billion of mortgage approvals in July

The scheme’s continued existence reflects the power of Ireland’s construction lobby and the political cynicism around housing

Agent for Limerick auctioneers said they had ‘helped purchasers’ before using splits

Social Democrats say Government has done nothing to stop market actors pushing up house prices

Have your say: What arrangements or offers have you come across while house-hunting

First-time buyers deserve more credible support than raising the value of homes that qualify for the scheme

Estate agent also warns in pre-budget submission that high transaction costs are dampening investment in commercial property

Government should desist from fanning the flames of demand with subsidies such as Help to Buy and the First Home Scheme

Hampden Hill features two-, three- and four-bed homes with 32-acre park and commercial hub

Cairn Homes brings 20 A-rated three-bedroom houses to the market in first-phase launch of Meath scheme this weekend

Some units at Glencairn Gate will be delivered under scheme aimed at bridging the gap between the build cost and market prices

A single person can earn more than €50,000 and still qualify for social housing and a new cohort is seeking State support as prices keep rising

From moving back home for 2½ years to saving for seven years for a deposit, two women had to show huge perseverance before buying their first homes. Now they’re putting their own decorative stamp on the places they call their own

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Couple looking to buy a home which was built just a year ago after original owners had to move out

2FM presenter and others give their views on why they favour apartment living

Revenue will come looking for their money back if you stop living in the property within first five years, with very limited exceptions

Few developers cater to the market for single people and banks often require higher deposits