Tag: Housing

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February 8, 2018

Local Authority Home Loan

From 4 January 2022, a new Government-backed mortgage scheme called Local Authority Home Loans are available to first-time buyers and Fresh Start applicants. This replaces the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan....

May 12, 2017

Rental accommodation scams

When looking for a property to rent, either as your home or when you go on holiday, the last thing you want is to become a victim of a scam...

April 27, 2017

Trading up or trading down

Take a look at our information for if you are trading up or trading down....

April 27, 2017

Switching from a subprime mortgage

With a you are probably paying a higher rate of interest than you would with most other mortgage types but you may be able to switch mortgage providers and save...

April 26, 2017

Paying extra off your mortgage

If you have a variable-rate mortgage, you can reduce your mortgage (without any penalties) in a couple of ways. However, if you have a fixed rate mortgage, you may be...

April 26, 2017

Extending the term of your mortgage

If you are experiencing difficulties making your mortgage repayments, your lender may be willing to extend the term of your mortgage. This would reduce the amount you pay back every...

April 26, 2017

Mortgage payment breaks

In certain circumstances you may be able to take a break from making your mortgage repayments if you have an unexpected drop in income, you are in danger of going...

April 26, 2017

Rental accommodation scams

When looking for a property to rent, either as your home or when you go on holiday, the last thing you want is to become a victim of a scam...

April 26, 2017

Mortgage fees and charges

When buying a property, or switching your mortgage, it is not just your regular mortgage repayments you need to think about. There are a number of others costs involved which...

April 26, 2017

How much can you borrow?

There are many factors that lenders consider when deciding how much they will lend you. These include; Your income Your age If you have any dependents Other loans/debts you have...

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