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Many Irish towns have quiet claims to fame, and some get overlooked or forgotten along the way.
Such is the case of Newcastle West’s pioneering ...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Urban living at a rural pace in Naas
The turn off for Naas on the M7 is marked by a giant black ball appropriately titled 'Perpetual Motion’.
And that’s a good way to describe...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
The essential guide to buying a house in Longford
On Christmas Day 2009, disaster struck in Longford when the long-standing St Mel’s Cathedral was destroyed by a fire.
An appeal went out to movi...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
How to buy a house in Listowel
Throw a stone in Listowel and it’s likely you’ll raise a lump on a writer’s head: the place is full of scribes, especially in e...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
The homebuyers’ guide to Letterkenny
Rumour has it that Disney chose Malin Head to shoot parts of the new Star Wars film, in what should be a major tourism boost for the area. Of course, ...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Is Donegal the best value place to live in Ireland?
Historical royalty runs through Donegal’s blood: Donegal Town is the traditional seat of power for Tír Chonaill and was the former stompi...
19-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Can I afford to live in Dalkey?
We’ve never been to a local resident’s meeting in Dalkey – but we can only imagine it would resemble a ‘who’s who’...
16-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Can I really afford to buy a house in West Cork? The First Time Buyer’s Guide to Clonakilty
People from outside the area might think they have an idea of where, or what kind of place West Cork is, but really, how can they? Even we locals are ...
16-Jun-2017 Mortgages
5 things you need to know about buying a house in Castlebar
One of Castlebar’s most celebrated sons found fame by inventing a torpedo, a helicopter and a monorail locomotive. Inventor Louis Philip Brennan...
16-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Is Carlow the best place to live in Dublin's commuter belt?
Ireland’s second smallest county punches well above its weight: George Bernard Shaw inherited substantial property in Carlow, and Walt Disney's ...
16-Jun-2017 Mortgages
7 things only people who buy a house in Athlone will know
For those who like to be in the middle of things, Athlone is the place to be. Set on the Shannon, in the heart of the country, its location makes it a...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
5 reasons you’ll want to live in Raheny
Patron saints are normally associated with countries, but one North
Dublin suburb can boast its very own patron saint. Raheny even has two churches n...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
7 reasons why everyone wants to live in Sligo
Sligo is a magical place to live; there’s a spot in the shadow of the mountains that proves it. The “Magic Hill” is one of those rar...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Buying a house in Tipperary – all you need to know
Tipperary town (which shares its name with the premier county) was made famous by the song, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.”
The song...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Buying your first home in Waterford? Read this guide first
Perhaps the strangest bit of trivia about Waterford is the claim that the first frogs in Ireland were introduced by the Franciscan Friars in the city....
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Dublin 11 - maturing area is great option for families
According to legend, St Patrick once sanctified the land on which Finglas now stands and prophesised that a great town would one day rise from the spo...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Dundrum – the jewel in Dublin’s crown
Mention Dundrum to anyone in Ireland and the chances are that the first thing they’ll think of is the shopping centre. Over the last decade, the...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Family living in Galway – what the city has to offer
Galway is a city that knows a thing or two about the importance of family. The “Tribes” of Galway were 14 merchant families who ran the ci...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
The Ultimate Homebuyers’ Guide to Tralee
With its 800th birthday around the corner, it’s no surprise that Tralee is in party mode. Then again, it’s often Festival Time in Tralee. ...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
I want to live in Gorey - what you need to know
Gorey is one of the fastest growing places in the south west. It’s no surprise that so many people have decided to make a home there in recent y...
13-Jun-2017 Mortgages
Why you might just want to buy a house in Dingle
Ask a Dingle native why they love the place and they’ll quickly say for the beauty. Locals don’t need to ‘argue’ the case for ...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
5 signs your kitchen needs a renovation
‘The kitchen is the heart if the home.’ Ah. How nice.
What you don’t hear as often is ‘The kitchen is the room of mayhem.&rsqu...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
6 handy tips on how to save when moving home
Congrats! You’re nearly all set for the big move into your new home. It’s an exciting time – and we don’t blame you if you&rsq...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
8 home appliances that will save you 10 hours a week
“There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want,” as the famous Calvin and Hobbes line goes. It’s certainly a convin...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
9 things you can’t live without in the first week of your new home
You’ve survived! Okay so maybe a couple of plates were smashed in transit and you’ve had a teary argument with your other half about where...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
7 ways your self build can ace its BER exam
A-rated: 7 ways your self build can ace its BER exam
Eco-friendly self builds were once something you’d only see on Grand Designs, as someone ex...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
How to woo an estate agent to get the house of your dreams
Charm is a way of getting the answer ‘Yes’ without asking a clear question, or so said philosopher Albert Camus. With that in mind, it mak...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
Insulating your self build: What you need to know
Gone are the days when your mammy wouldn’t let you out of the house on a cold day without a thick, warm jacket, woolly hat and gloves.
You&rsqu...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
Selling your home? The ultimate guide to clinching the deal
So you’re selling your house – and you want potential buyers to fall in love with it. Not an easy feat!
Because, let’s face it: it ...
31-May-2017 Mortgages
The hardest decisions you have to make when decorating your first home
So you’ve just bought your first home, you’ve picked up the keys and now it’s time to decide what to do with this blank canvas. Deco...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
7 home buying secrets from a top Irish designer
Buying a house comes with a lot of think-time and many believe it’s not entirely a money issue.
Sure, getting mortgage approved is a big step, b...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
15-minute DIY hacks you’ll want to try
One of the earliest recorded examples of DIY dates back the 6th Century BC, following the discovery of a Greek structure in southern Italy which came ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
7 signs of love in an Irish home
Ah, there’s nothing quite like an Irish home. Perpetual cups of tea, guarding the immersion with our lives and boiled 7UP when we’re sick....
26-May-2017 Mortgages
7 ways to make your spring clean last all year
Heaven knows that 2016 hasn’t exactly been seen as the most positive year, so we’re only too glad to be able to clear it out. We’re ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
15-minute DIY hacks you’ll want to try
DIYs are great. They’re fun for kids, inexpensive and if your creations turn out well, you get to enjoy the smug feeling of thinking you’r...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
Buying a home before selling your old one: Is it the right move?
So which came first: the chicken or the egg? It’s the kind of mind-boggling question that will keep you awake long into the night as you conside...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
Get fit from home: 6 hacks for creating a fitness space
There’s nothing quite like the nerves you get when you realise it’s almost the end of the year and you still haven’t fulfilled your ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
7 ways to decorate your white walls
One of the go-to sayings for DIYers is that the only paint colour worse than (the landlord favourite) magnolia is white. So boring, so cold. And yet, ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
Choosing the right architect when building your home
Very few things are more exciting than building your own home.
Sure, there’s a lot of work and energy involved, but think about it. You get to ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
The waiting game: what to expect from sale agreed to drawdown
Buying your home is one of the biggest steps you can take in your adult life. Yet not many people know what happens between the time you put in a succ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
When is the right time to talk to a mortgage advisor – and why
Time, time, time. We never have enough of it, it seems. So many of us put things on the back burner and make the old ‘Ah, I’ll get around ...
26-May-2017 Mortgages
Why a pre-mortgage meeting could be a godsend for a First Time
“If I talk to a bank before I have my finances in order, I’ll ruin all my chances of getting a mortgage.”
If you’re a first t...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
3 space saving solutions to make you love your bathroom again
Most of us have endured the curse of a tiny bathroom at some stage in our lives. Maybe you served your time in the trenches in a college flat or a &ld...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
4 reasons buying in a commuter town is the right move
What once was an ‘are-you-having-a-laugh?’ concept has become very common as city slickers move sticks out to the commuter belt.
And for a...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
5 interior design skills that all fashion lovers can relate to
“I had to choose a classic design for the Decoupage…”
Yes, the world of interior design can be intimidating. Some people believe i...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
5 tips from a mortgage advisor about switching mortgages
Imagine walking past a €100 note and refusing to pick it up because it seems like too much effort.
That might sound ridiculous but that’s ...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
8 clever cleaning cheats for new homes
There are two types of people in this world: those who like to clean (and almost use it as a type of exercise) and those who don’t. The idea of ...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
Fuelling your self build: 5 factors to consider when building your own home
Carbon footprints, going green, and eco warriors. They all sound like galactic warriors in some kind of sci-fi, but eco-efficiency is set to be a huge...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
How to switch your mortgage in 40 days without the hassle – the ultimate guide
There’s always something satisfying about finding money down the back of the couch but imagine you were sitting on thousands of euros and simply...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
5 legal tips renters should know
The rental sector in Ireland is something of a touchy subject at the minute. There have been tetchy
Dáil debates and a never-ending supply of ...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
Stamp Duty 101: The home buyers’ guide
So you’ve scrimped and saved and now you’ve pulled together enough money for the deposit of your dream home. Congrats! But there may be a ...
22-May-2017 Mortgages
Your ultimate prep guide for home-buying season
New year, new you. Maybe even a new house?
The new year is the time for taking chances and getting your ducks in a row. You’ve already done the...
15-Mar-2017
Is Greystones the best place to live in Wicklow?
Greystones is a beautiful coastal town in northern Wicklow. So beautiful, in fact, that the locals would claim that it’s the best place to live ...
15-Mar-2017
Buying a house in Dooradoyle, Limerick
Limerick is one of the most affordable cities in the globe to buy a home, according to a 2016 housing affordability survey. Fancy that!
There has been...
14-Mar-2017
9 things you need to know before buying a house in Newbridge
While Newbridge is known around the world for its silverware, it’s also got an illustrious history of rope and carpet making. Of course, there&r...
14-Mar-2017
Limerick city: the best value place to buy?
The term ‘value’ is usually pretty relative. What seems like good value for a home in Manhattan might be 10 times what it is in Monaleen o...
14-Mar-2017
16 things you didn’t know about the Help to Buy Scheme
The Help to Buy scheme is the government’s answer to housing affordability in Ireland, and will be a big part of Budget 2017. The scheme will sw...
14-Mar-2017
Budget introduces Help to Buy incentive worth up to €20,000 for first time buyers
First time buyers were among the Budget 2017 winners with the announcement of a new tax rebate that could save them up to €20,000 on th...
14-Mar-2017
How has the cost of buying a home changed for first time buyers?
House prices may have increased in 2016 but the economic recovery and new loan regulations have shielded First Time Buyer (FTB) couples from rising pr...
14-Mar-2017
5 things you will definitely put off this year
We are all guilty of putting things on the long finger – whether it’s the Everest of clothes that needs ironing at the bottom of the bed o...
14-Mar-2017
How to turn your child into a mini money manager
Mark Twain once said that “the secret to getting ahead is getting started.” That’s especially true when it comes to teaching your ki...
14-Mar-2017
How to turn your bucket list into reality in 5 steps
You know those woeful Wednesdays when you’re stuck in work and nothing is going right? We all have them. You close your eyes and think of your h...
14-Mar-2017
6 things your future self will thank you for
At this time of year, everyone is on a self-improvement buzz. Whether it’s going to the gym every day or juicing every item of food in your hous...
10-Mar-2017
10 signs you’re having Christmas in an Irish home
Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. In Japan, for example, KFC is becoming a staple of Christmas dinner. In Austria, men dress up as...
10-Mar-2017
7 ways black paint can transform your home this winter
It’s fair to say that the Rolling Stones weren’t thinking about home décor when they penned their classic hit, “Paint it Blac...
10-Mar-2017
Home Safe Home: 8 Step Winter Checklist for a secure home
Winter isn’t coming, it’s officially here - which means dark evenings, perpetual pots of teas, onesies, and a firm attachment to our couch...
10-Mar-2017
Top tips to reduce the cost of your home insurance
If your home is your castle, think of home insurance as the moat that surrounds it and keeps all the stress and trouble at bay. No lord or lady of a c...
10-Mar-2017
11 things that you didn’t know are covered by home insurance
We all know that home insurance is a good thing but many of us are not entirely sure what our policy actually covers. If you were to take a pop quiz o...
10-Mar-2017
7 signs you’ve gone wrong when painting a room
There’s nothing like repainting your new house to stamp your personality on the place. This is especially true if the previous owner thought tha...
10-Mar-2017
House ache: what to do when you and your partner can’t agree on a home
Choosing which home to buy is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make so it’s no surprise that house hunting has tested many a relat...
10-Mar-2017
Choosing the right bricks and mortar for your Self Build
‘Just WAIT until you hear this, dear. It’s just what we’ve been waiting for... Thermo blocks. Did you know they average 200mm in len...
10-Mar-2017
Before I save for my first mortgage: the 5 step prep guide
If you’re planning to run a 10k, it’s always a good idea to do a bit of training before you attempt the main event. You don’t have t...
10-Mar-2017
7 Irish kitchens every home buyer needs to see
Once just a room for practicalities and necessity, our attitudes towards the kitchen has really evolved over the years. In most old homes, the kitchen...
10-Mar-2017
The first time buyer’s guide to repayment capacity
‘Ah, you learn something new every day.’
You’ve been on the road to buying your own home a few months now, and this phrase has taken...
10-Mar-2017
5 signs every house hunter should look for in an area
Everyone wants to buy their dream home but the reality is that no house exists in a vacuum. As the old saying goes, buy the worst house in a good neig...
09-Mar-2017
5 Reasons to check out EBS’ 2% Back in Cash offer
We’re all preconditioned to be suspicious of things that look too good to be true. So you’d be forgiven for thinking that nobody wo...
09-Mar-2017
When the price is right: 5 steps to finding your target house price
While you might be tempted to fall head over heels for a gorgeous house by the sea, you may need to hold your horses and check back in with rea...
09-Mar-2017
5 things to know about moving to a joint mortgage
There are various steps along the path to sharing your life with someone. From leaving a toothbrush in their place to having a drawer set aside...
09-Mar-2017
The 5 arguments every first time buyer will have with their other half
While love may be blind, you don’t want to run head first into home-buying with your eyes closed. And sure, most of the time you adore yo...
09-Mar-2017
In negative equity: what are my options?
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09-Mar-2017
How to survive a house viewing in Ireland
Buying season can be the house hunting equivalent of a battlefield with swathes of buyers to beat to the coveted prize.
The proverbial battlefield is...
09-Mar-2017
The first time buyers’ guide to the Government Action Plan for Housing
Crisis? What crisis? You only have to look at high rents, low housing stock, and sluggish construction rates to know that the Irish housing mar...
09-Mar-2017
When is the best time of the year to sell and why?
“The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese,” as the saying goes. So much in life comes down to good or bad ...
09-Mar-2017
How to prepare for your mortgage appointment
Preparing for your first mortgage meeting doesn’t have to be an ordeal. It’s not like you’re training to fight Conor McGregor...
09-Mar-2017
Calling in the trades: The essential guide for your self build
Calling in the trades for your self build isn’t as simple as whipping out the yellow pages, hiring Bob the Builder up the road and a bunc...
09-Mar-2017
7 ways to check if your dream house is built to last
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’re ever going to make – so you want a home that will stand the test of time. An...
09-Mar-2017
The 7 biggest mistakes self builders make
Building your own home can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, but there are pitfalls you need to watch out for – even for th...
09-Mar-2017
5 signs it’s your first week in your new home
They say your home is your castle but moving in can be a bit strange at first. It almost feels like you’re an invading force. It’s ...
09-Mar-2017
5 reasons buying is better than renting
Choosing a main course in a restaurant can be a stressful business. Do you want the chicken dish you know is a safe bet, or the more expensive and tas...
09-Mar-2017
5 signs you’re ready to move in with partner
The ‘m’ word. Agh! Why does it create ‘the fear’ amongst so many Irish couples?
We’re talking about mortgages, of course...
09-Mar-2017
4 Weekend Ideas for Deposit Savers
“Saving for a mortgage deposit? That means no more going out. No spending money. Sure I’ll be sitting in watching two channels, dre...
09-Mar-2017
What kind of first time buyer are you?
As with everything in life, almost no two first time buyers are the same. Maybe one earns more money but is a woeful saver. Maybe another has h...
09-Mar-2017
How to move back in with your Ma so you can start saving for a house
Picture the scene: you dial the number and she picks up. “Hello mam,” you say, voice shaking, “I need to talk to you. It&rsqu...
08-Mar-2017
How much deposit do I need to buy my first home?
You've moved back home to your parents, you've cut back on nights out and you haven't had a holiday in years. Getting a deposit together is the...
08-Mar-2017
7 ways to break the ice with the new neighbours
It was once considered weird if you didn’t know the people who lived next door. Nowadays, it’s almost more unusual for new neighbou...
08-Mar-2017
6 ways to save money when you’re moving home
Congrats! You’re nearly all set for the big move into your new home. It’s an exciting time – and we don’t blame you if ...
08-Mar-2017
5 things to fix before you apply for your mortgage in Ireland
Will your first home be smaller than you hoped and located on the fringes of the area you really want to live in? Or will it be the house of yo...
08-Mar-2017
With these keys I thee wed…buying a home before getting married
First comes love...then comes mortgage.
More and more people are buying a home together before they get married. One America...
08-Mar-2017
How much would you spend without telling your partner?
“The most I would spend before telling Jonathan is...€1,000.”
That revelation was pure telly gold in RTE’s...
08-Mar-2017
Can you get a mortgage in your 20s?
While plenty of people might argue blind that ’30 is the new 20’, does that saying reflect in 20-somethings who want a mortgage of ...
08-Mar-2017
8 steps to finding your perfect home location
The TV show Location, Location, Location made Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer household names* - viewers couldn’t get enough o...
08-Mar-2017
7 little things to check before you buy a house
Picture this – it’s the first day in your new home.
You spring out of bed and jump in the shower, prepared to belt out your favouri...
08-Mar-2017
7 bad habits you need to kick to buy your first home
So you’re all set and ready to buy your first home – and first on the list is getting mortgage approval. This all comes down to som...
08-Mar-2017
4 essential tips for snagging your self build
Are you planning to build your own home? If so, a change to the building regulations in Ireland may have major repercussions for your plans.
It’...
08-Mar-2017
Single and ready to mortgage: A quick guide to buying a house on your todd
Getting a mortgage on your own can seem like a pipe dream.
While you might think you can’t get a mortgage by yourself, you&...
08-Mar-2017
6 things your Irish Mammy will say when you're buying your first home – and why you should listen
Buying your first home is a journey in itself – but the ride is made all the more exasperating with the fussing and ‘foostering&rsq...
08-Mar-2017
6 home hacks to increase the size of a small space
So you love your small space – you really do. Truth be known, you’re as snug as a bug in a rug.
However, if you&rsquo...
08-Mar-2017
5 things that won’t actually ruin your mortgage application
Despite what you may have heard, mortgage advisors don’t spend their spare time sitting in a lair somewhere, stroking their beard while devising...
08-Mar-2017
Start the savings habit with a payday promise
Most Irish people have good intentions when it comes to saving, especially during the long months when it’s five weeks between paydays. In 2017,...
08-Mar-2017
12 ideas to help you save more money today
No word sends a shiver of fear down anyone’s back quite like the word ‘budgeting’. It’s not remotely fun, to talk about or to ...
08-Mar-2017
7 secrets of savvy savers
Saving money is tough. Some people seem to have the knack for it but some of us really struggle.
And sure, you have that one cousin Mary who still ha...
08-Mar-2017 Savings-Deposits
6 habits of really great savers in Ireland
Saving money can seem like a big mountain to climb for a lot of people in Ireland. But the good news is you don't have to give up everything you love ...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
5 behaviours that will ruin your couples home savings plan
Talking about buying your first home was so exciting at the beginning – and romantic. Ah, it was easy to make shiny-eyed promises over a ...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
4 signs you’re ready to buy your own home
“A home of my own.”
Funny how one sentence can be music to some people’s ears, but will instil the fear of god in others. Tha...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
The top 6 things to do when you get the keys to your new home
You’ve finally got the keys to your new home, and you’re as excited as a kid at Christmas.
But where do you even begin? You’...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
I'm saving more than he is - How to create a fair home savings plan
Before you started saving for your new home, you and your partner both sat down and formed a well-thought out savings plan. Ah yes, it was all ...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
How to trade up to a house when your apartment is driving you mad
Hands up if you could be called an apartmentaler – yes, that’s those of you whose apartments are driving you mental!
...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Debunking the 7 biggest mortgage myths
The idea of a mortgage is a relatively simple concept. You ask a lending institute for a home loan, they see if you can afford it, and then len...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
7 things you should expect in the first month in your new home
You’ve just crossed the threshold of your new home and you’re feeling like the lord or lady of the manor. But what can you expect f...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
7 things that make your house impossible to sell
Like your mum always said: you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression. You’ve presented yourself like a responsibl...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
7 hidden costs to consider when buying your next home in Ireland
When you first saw your house, you thought ‘This is cosy’. But the charm has faded – now your home is bursting at the seams, ...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
7 things only Irish house hunters will understand
The excitement of buying your first home may have been dampened every-so-slightly after those first five viewings.
Your expectati...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
5 habits that will help you get your first mortgage
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step: so said Chinese philosopher Laozi.
Getting a mortgage isn’t quit...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Love at first viewing: 5 signs you’ve fallen in love with a house
Your heart is beating fast, flush in your chest. Your hands are sweaty in nervous anticipation, but you’re sure. This is the one for you....
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
EBS DKM Index reveals mortgage affordability in every county in Ireland
Mortgage affordability for First Time Buyers (FTBS) continues to improve, says a new study by consultants DKM for EBS (Jan 2016).
&nb...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
7 signs you need to move out of your parent’s house
There comes the right stage in life when it’s time to flee the nest. But sometimes, that stage can drag on a little longer than it should...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
What you need to know about buying a house in Limerick
Limerick is a city that has many claims to fame but it’s probably best known as the unofficial “Sports Capital of Ireland”.
The cit...
07-Mar-2017 Mortgages
A guide to buying a home in Portlaoise
Portlaoise is making a name for itself as one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland and as a place that can also attract the biggest A-List c...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
A quick guide to buying a house in Mullingar
Not many towns in Ireland can claim to have been named after a miracle. But Mullingar in Co Westmeath supposedly owes its name to the legendary feats ...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
A house buyer’s guide to Dun Laoghaire
Dun Laoghaire was traditionally known as the “Gateway of Ireland” and the harbour town’s inviting East coast location made it an obv...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
What you need to know about buying a house in Crumlin
There must be something in the water in Crumlin because this Dublin village has produced a lot of Irish icons.
Its famous sons include ...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Why Cork is a great place to buy a home
Ask any Cork person where the real capital of Ireland is and you’ll get very short odds on their answer!
Cork City has plen...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
How to get serious about saving without sacrificing your social life
Now that you’re saving for a mortgage, you’ll have to say goodbye to all your friends and become a social outcast. Only joking! Of ...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
3 Questions to ask your partner before saving for your first home
Would you rather discuss the dishwasher rota than who is paying the gas bill? Many Irish couples find it difficult to discuss saving plans and ...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
If we had an extra hour in the day
What would you do with an extra hour in your day? Would you spend it on 'me-time', catch up on the soaps, take a well-deserved nap, or pop to t...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
The Irish and their time keeping
We've all done it. You've just told your mate you're in the taxi, but really you're still in the shower. Or, you're 'on the way' and you've jus...
03-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Men vs Women
The battle of the sexes has raged since the dawn of man. Who's the better driver, who's tidier, or who's better at being on time?
...
02-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Why Dundalk is the perfect place to buy a house
Dundalk has always been a town of strategic importance. As a gateway to the north, the area is the setting for the classic tale of Irish mytholog...
02-Mar-2017 Mortgages
How to get the best deal when buying a house in Rathfarnham
Rathfarnham is the ideal location for a growing family.
It's the classic, long-established, south Dublin suburb with good transport, ameni...
02-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Killiney Property Secrets – how to find the right home for you
You don't have to be a millionaire rock star to buy a home in Killiney.
It's true that local residents have included Ch...
02-Mar-2017 Mortgages
The home-buyer’s guide to Dublin’s Whitehall
If you want advice on buying a house in Whitehall, there's no better woman to ask than the manager of the local EBS branch.
"Pure Whitehall"...
02-Mar-2017 Mortgages
I want to buy a house in Stillorgan - what do I need to know?
Big houses have always been a feature of the Stillorgan landscape.
There were 24 mansions listed in the area in an 1837 survey. Just over ha...
01-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Everything you need to know about buying a house in Tallaght
Reasonable prices and a huge selection of homes are the main attractions of Dublin 24.
Around 200 properties were listed on Myhome.ie as we ...
01-Mar-2017 Mortgages
10 minutes from the city – why Phibsboro is a great option for First Time Buyers
Located a mile from the city centre, Phibsboro has been popular with renters and home-owners for well over a century.
The area's housing stock mainly ...
01-Mar-2017 Mortgages
Buying a house in Malahide? Read this first
Castles, yachts, watersports, great restaurants, a nice beach and a buzzing social scene.... What's not to like about Malahide?
From a home-buyers poi...
28-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How to buy your first home in Wilton, Co. Cork
Wilton is one of Cork city's busiest and most bustling suburbs, and at its very hub and heart is one of the country's largest hospitals, the sp...
28-Feb-2017 Mortgages
5 things you need to know before buying in Drumcondra
A presidential pub, a bishop's palace, a builder with a century-old reputation still intact and Ireland's biggest sports arena – Dru...
28-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Urban living – can I afford to buy a house in the hipster capital?
The four-story Georgian splendor of Baggot Street isn't the usual target market for First Time Buyers (FTBs). But that's no reason not to ca...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Why you should buy your first home in Swords
Why buy an apartment when you can buy a potential family home for almost the same price in Swords?
North County Dublin is far less costly than it...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Is Douglas the best place to live in County Cork?
Douglas is a real hot-spot for Cork home buyers and was one of the first places to see house prices rise after the slump. One of the main reasons for ...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
I want to buy a house in Blanchardstown – what do I need to know?
Go West young buyer, go West. The catch-cry is old but still holds true in one way for First Time Buyers (FTBs). They can get a family-sized home at a...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
The essential guide to buying a home in Navan
What have Tommy Tiernan, Pierce Brosnan and Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort got in common*? Not a lot. But they do all hail from...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Why Clontarf is one of the most popular locations in Dublin
The battle of Clontarf was bloody and fiercely-fought with no quarter asked and none given. No, not the one where Brian Boru beat the...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
9 reasons everyone wants to live in Ranelagh and Rathmines
There's something special about Dublin 6 that makes buyers willing to pay quite a lot of money to live there. Killiney – home to Bono ...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
11 reasons you’ll want to live in Drogheda
Anyone who went to school in north Leinster may have vivid memories of Drogheda. We were bussed there in our thousands to view Ireland's most fam...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Buying a house in Skerries – is this the best move you could make?
A few seaside villages in Dublin have their own islands. Howth has Ireland's Eye, Malahide looks onto Lambay and Dalkey Island is called after its mai...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How to buy in Dublin city centre without a massive mortgage
An urban lifestyle sipping cappuccinos in hipster cafes and strolling into work in five minutes sounds very nice. But it's just one of the reasons mor...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
7 problems to look for in second hand homes in Ireland
You’d love a home with a bit of character that you can put your own stamp on. But how do you go about sussing out a second-hand house?
N...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
What colours will help sell my home?
For anyone who has ever viewed a house painted in a fetching shade of pink or bedazzled with retro wallpaper, you’ll know the lasting imp...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
The beginners guide to buying a house at auction in Ireland
Nothing in the home-buying process can quite match the excitement of an auction.
Private treaty sales are usually long drawn out affairs. The b...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How new legislation will impact your home building project
Are you planning to build your own home? If so, a change to the building regulations in Ireland may have major repercussions for your plans.
Ir...
17-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Which renovations add the most value to your home?
Though the real estate market has suffered its knockbacks in recent years, in some parts of the country, housing is still a hot commodity. The ...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How not to sell your home - 7 things that will put buyers off
So you’ve decided to sell your home and suddenly you’re in a desperate rush to remember all of Kirstie and Phil’s tips from&n...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
7 ways to update your home for under a grand
If you’re addicted to home makeover shows like Neville’s Doorstep Challenge, you’ll probably already know you can do a l...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
5 things that lenders look for before giving you a mortgage
Getting mortgage approval is not quite as simple as saving a deposit, filling out a form and being handed a couple of hundred thousand euros, t...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Unusual houses - A church, a castle and a mansion. Would you buy this house?
Fancy living in a castle a church or even a watchtower?
For those of you who were inspired by the Forbes list of 12 Strange and Unusual Houses, ...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
7 things you need to know before building your home
Building your own home is like running a small business. You need to be a master of organising and keeping on top of the budget.
Naturally buil...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How do I get a home renovation grant in Ireland?
Free Government money? Yes, we thought that would get your attention!
Many homeowners who thought that their 2006 home purchase would have been...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How to pick an estate agent to sell your home in Ireland
So you're trading up at last? The value of your first home has finally risen out of negative equity and you can shop around for a bigger one wi...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
7 clever questions you should always ask your estate agent
You've just gotten your mortgage approval in principle from EBS so you can't wait to start looking for your new home. In fact you've trawled ev...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How to finance your self build home in Ireland
You've found the perfect plot of land in a little corner of Ireland that you can't stop thinking about. Now you want to build your own home. Bu...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Savvy savings tips to be mortgage ready in 12 months
If you're saving for a mortgage an extra €3,000 a year would probably go a long way to reaching your savings goal.
If you focus on what you're sp...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
9 must do searches before buying your house in Ireland
You've just seen your dream home: a three-bed semi in beautiful condition.
It has a conservatory, jacuzzi-bath tub and an attic conversion. And, incre...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
9 things every first time home buyer should know
So you're all set to buy your first home. You've scrimped and saved for years to get a deposit watching the market go down and then up.
Now, ar...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Can you really buy a house in Ireland for under €100k?
Are there still bargains to be snapped up in the property market in Ireland? On a nationwide basis, the answer is most definitely yes.
Soaring ...
16-Feb-2017 Mortgages
The 30-minute sitting room makeover to beat the blues
If your new year’s resolution is to live in a beautiful space, but you don’t quite have the budget or time, then you’re reading the ...
07-Feb-2017 Mortgages
7 Irish home trends for 2017
Whether you’re building or renovating, a new year is always an exciting time to make some decorating decisions. Before your head off on your spr...
03-Feb-2017 Mortgages
Secrets to buying in Blackrock
The Rock Road in Blackrock was once a notorious blackspot for highwaymen but you won’t see many robbers on horseback there these days. The arriv...
02-Feb-2017 Mortgages
6 reasons you will want to live in Artane
It seems Artane has more celebrities than any other area of Dublin.
There’s former Westlifer Brian Mc Fadden*, Dublin GAA goalkeeper Stephen Clu...
02-Feb-2017 Mortgages
How to buy your first home in Arklow
What does one of the greatest minds of the second century, an international rock star, a famous transatlantic voyage and an Olympic hero all have in c...
30-Jan-2017 Mortgages
5 ways Bray is a great place to buy a house
Bray was once famous for being Irelands largest seaside resort but the north Wicklow town is probably best known for its home-grown talent these days....
25-Jan-2017
4 easy ways to save on your mortgage this year
Anyone who has gone through the torture of saving for a deposit knows how important every penny can be. You’ve looked on with envy as your co-wo...
01-Jan-2017
11 reasons to live in Kilkenny
While you might know Kilkenny for its hurling legacy or its black limestone that lends it the nickname of ‘marble city’, the county’...
23-Jun-2016
What is the EBS 2% Back in Cash offer? Everything you need to know
Unless you’re a Frugal Fred, saving for a mortgage can be tough going.
You’ll have your general day-to-day expenses, the hidden costs and ...
23-Jun-2016
Murphy's Law
“Oh, there’s so much choice. I couldn’t possibly choose between the affordable terraced house and those bay windows in the semi D.&r...
23-Jun-2016
7 ways Irish house buyers can use EBS 2% Back in Cash
There’s nothing nicer than finding €20 in your wallet’s secret compartment or the back of your handbag. It may be your money but it s...
28-Sep-2015 Mortgages
The Big Survey of Irish Time
'I'll be there now, in a minute!' The best Irish phrases from 'The Big Survey of Irish Time.'
Have you ever been asked to 'hang on a minute'?
If you'r...
