Joey Sheahan

Divorced homebuyers: ‘Gamechanging’ rule changes make it easier to buy a new home

Changes in Central Bank lending rules and State scheme eligibility have broadened the definition of first-time buyer

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 05:00

Strong demand drives mortgage activity

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures indicate rise in number and value of mortgages in February

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 05:39

KBC mortgage holders could face higher repayments from BoI deal

Financial broker cautions fixed-rate contractees about moving to BoI rates

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 15:26

Buying at auction: Are there deals to be had?

First-time buyers drawn in by prices on online property auction sites must be good to go

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00

AIB subsidiary Haven launches green mortgage for high BER homes

Better energy ratings will entitle owners to lower fixed mortgage rates

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 13:06

Switching your mortgage could see you keep €200 a month in your wallet

Avant Money has brought fresh competition to the Irish lending market

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 05:52

Avant Money enters mortgage scene with lowest rate on Irish market

Pricing war begins as AIB responds with new loan-to-value fixed rate of 2.25%

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 16:39

Owning an Irish holiday home is coming into its own. But how much will it cost?

If your plan is to rent a holiday home to cover running costs, do the sums first

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 05:34

How to budget your way through financial realities of Covid-19

If you have a rainy-day fund start eating into it now

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 05:17

Fixed-rate mortgages: shop around because there are deals to be had

Rates have continued to fall, so anyone paying more than 2.2% should have a rethink

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 05:40

Five ways to supercharge your finances for the year ahead

Big savings are easily made to help you better manage your finances

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 05:40

House rules: how to get your first mortgage

Buying a house has never been more difficult but there are ways to endear yourself to your bank and find your dream home

Mon May 07 2018 - 01:00

Where are the incentives for the negative equity generation?

Looser Central Bank rules, generous Help to Buy grants for first-time buyers - but trader uppers are being left out in the cold

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 05:15

Mortgages: How to get around the Central Bank’s borrowing rules

Property purchasers struggling to save more than a 10% deposit should remember that there are ways to get exempted from the rules

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 07:20