Tag: Housing
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February 8, 2018
From 1 February 2018, new Government-backed mortgages called Rebuilding Ireland Home Loans are available to first-time buyers. They are available through local authorities nationwide and can be used to buy new...
May 12, 2017
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...
May 10, 2017
A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate is required if you are advertising a home for sale or rent, or before a new home is occupied for the first time. It shows how...
April 27, 2017
Take a look at our information for if you are trading up or trading down....
April 27, 2017
Switching from a subprime mortgage
If you have a subprime mortgage you are probably paying a higher rate of interest than you would with most other lenders. If your mortgage is 80% or less than...
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
Some lenders may agree to a payment break at times when you need extra cash, such as if you have suffered an unexpected drop in income or you are in...
April 26, 2017
You are entitled to claim tax relief on the interest you pay on your home mortgage over a given tax year, provided you took out your mortgage prior to December...
April 26, 2017
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...
