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5 places where it's cheaper to buy than rent in Dublin
Dublin may be heaven with coffee at 11, but the rental market leaves much to be desired. With rents on the up and up, buying a house is proving to be ...
15-May-2018 First-Time-Buyer
How to buy your first home in the crazy Dublin housing market
So you’re in the market for your first home.
Unfortunately, it’s the dreaded Dublin market, where already-stratospheric prices are still g...
15-May-2018 First-Time-Buyer
5 steps to buying your first home in Dublin
Getting on the property ladder doesn't have to be a tough slog. When you've got the finances sorted and you've found the right home, it’ll all s...
15-May-2018 First-Time-Buyer
The top 15 first-time buyer hotspots in Dublin
HipNiC
Okay, so it’s no Tribeca but HipNiC – or Hipster North Inner City – has been on the rise for the past few years. Now, the are...
07-Dec-2017 First-Time-Buyer
5 ways your suburban garden is a deal breaker for selling your home
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07-Dec-2017 First-Time-Buyer
8 step transformation checklist for your Irish kitchen
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07-Dec-2017 First-Time-Buyer
How I did it– décor inspiration from Irish buyers two years on
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07-Dec-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Overheard at the RDS Ideal Home Show: secrets and trends in Irish home interiors
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
6 interior design trends to help you survive an Irish winter
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
7 tips you can’t miss for tackling a fixer-upper
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
8 things your office colleagues will say when you’re saving for a new home
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Property auctions in a digital era: are online auctions a growing Irish trend?
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The feng shui challenge: how to transform your home into a haven
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21-Nov-2017 First-Time-Buyer
How to paint kitchen cabinets like a pro
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18-Oct-2017 financial_review
7 scary facts that will make you want to start a pension
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word ‘pension’?
Maybe it’s ‘financial hassle’ or...
18-Oct-2017 financial_review
Self-employed? Tips on paying less tax and contributing to your pension at the same time
The scariest time of the year is sneaking up on us yet again just like a blood-thirsty vampire. No, not
Halloween – it’s the simultaneous ...
18-Oct-2017 financial_review
Your 30-something pension checklist and essential how to guide
How long is your task list? If you’re an Irish 30-something, it’s potentially as long as your arm, and growing by the hour. It might look ...
03-Oct-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Top foodies’ kitchen must-haves
Post-Celtic Tiger Ireland meant a change in the mindset for many Irish people. Frugality was the name of the game, with many swapping dining out for r...
03-Oct-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Home office ideas to steal from Irish CEOs
One of the wonderful perks of living in the online age is the option of working from home. This could be the reason for your house hunt, or a home off...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
4 genius tricks to speed up your mortgage application
No matter how old you are, the phrase ‘mortgage application’ can be a bit scary. And sure, the mortgage application process involves savin...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
5 reasons Dundalk is the perfect location for commuters
Like many Irish towns, Dundalk has a storied history. As a long-standing area of strategic importance, many a battle has been waged there.
Trace its h...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
7 tasks that will save Irish home buyers months of hassle
There’s a famous line from an Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros song that says: “Home is wherever I’m with you.” And sure, ...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
8 questions to ask yourself before buying a home with your partner
Is there any task quite so relationship-trying as building your first piece of flatpack furniture together? You’ll unpack the pieces with excite...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The city girl’s guide to gardening
If you live in the city, you’ll know all about the struggle to get your greenery fix. As a hobby, gardening is relaxing, productive and can prov...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The commuter’s guide to buying in Naas
If you’ve ever watched an RTÉ report on the travails of commuters making the trip to Dublin, you’ve likely seen a shot of Naas&rsqu...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The Mortgage Master truth detector: Mortgage Approval in a matter of weeks (true or false)
You know how it is: you open your social media newsfeed, and there’s smug Eimer and her boyfriend Kev standing in front of their new home, compl...
22-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
What to do if you earn more than your partner when it comes to a joint mortgage
The two of the biggest signifiers of adulthood begin with the letter ‘m’: ‘marriage’ and ‘mortgage’. These things ...
04-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
10 home nightmares from your college digs you never want to see again
Ah, college. The era of crazy nights out, desperate scrambles to hand in assignments on time, and bad decisions that seemed like a great idea at the t...
04-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
10 home items that prove you’re finally an adult
Sometimes, adulthood can arrive very suddenly. One day you’re hit with the incomprehensible thought that all your friends are engaged or married...
04-Sep-2017 First-Time-Buyer
To build or to buy? The ultimate Mortgage Master test for Irish home hunters
It’s everybody’s dream to own their own home – somewhere to unwind and relax and get away from it all. So, if you are lucky enough t...
30-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Three (realistic) IKEA hacks to transform your house this weekend
Dreaming about doing up a home of your very own? What many don’t realise when they buy their first home, is that there are some hidden costs in ...
30-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
What are the ultimate house deal-breakers? EBS ask 7 Dubliners
You learn from your own mistakes, that’s for sure. But isn’t learning from other people’s mistakes a lot easier? We think so. When b...
24-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
One seasonal interior trend you cannot afford to miss
Over the past couple of years, the classy pairing of copper and white marble have taken over not only interior catalogues, but the stationery and beau...
24-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
How to childproof your new home
Children are a blessing – there’s no doubt about it. It’s a saying that’s spawned an entire cottage industry to embroider such...
23-Aug-2017 self-builder
5 quick Mortgage Master tips every self builder needs to hear
First things first; congrats on being able to start your build. With the current climate in Ireland, even getting to a stage where you are ready to ma...
22-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
11 budget bedroom updates you need this year
If redecorating your whole home is out of the picture, might we suggest that you prioritise and simply add some updates to the room you’ll likel...
22-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
9 reasons the Hygge trend is oh so Irish
If you’ve been anywhere near a bookshop lately, you’ll know that books hailing the Danish concept of hygge are selling like hotcakes.
And ...
22-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
7 things to do before showing your home to buyers
You’ve decided to part ways with the humble abode that served you well. Though tears will be shed, your house has been a stop-gap for brilliant ...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
5 tips for buying the best value double glazed windows for your home
“A house without books is like a room without windows,” said iconic education reformist Horace Mann. And whether you’re a book worm,...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
5 visual tricks home sellers might play on you: beware!
We’ve all bought something in a shop that doesn’t fit as soon as you get it home and try it on. Now imagine if you made that mistake when ...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
How long will it take to build my own home from foundation to finish?
We’ve all seen those tragic Grand Designs episodes where the build goes on for years – and toddlers in cribs when filming started are in s...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
Mortgages for the self-employed: taboos you should break
Certain taboos run riot in Irish society.
If someone tells you that your hair looks good, it’s a must that you reply with, “Ah stop, I loo...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The house hunter’s guide to nabbing a new build with the Help to Buy scheme
Moving into a brand-new house is the dream, isn’t it? You’ll have that new-house smell, all the appliances will be sparkling, and you can ...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The mortgage stress test: everything you need to know
Have you ever asked yourself the question, ‘What if?’
We’re sure you have. When we are faced with an important decision, we automati...
21-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
The no clue guide to planning permission in Ireland
Self builds are great. They give you the freedom to dream big and make sure your new home is fairytale perfect. It’s easy to start planning your...
21-Aug-2017
Lending activity is on the up for first time buyers – EBS DKM Index shows
According to a new study for EBS d.a.c by DKM Economic Consultants, lending activity is up for first time buyers, partially due to the softening of th...
18-Aug-2017 First-Time-Buyer
4 home buying disasters you can avoid
When the average Irish person thinks of disasters, their mind usually zips to films about extinction-level events.
We certainly never think of home bu...
21-Jul-2017
7 essential questions you’ll be glad you asked at a house viewing
There is nothing more exciting than going to have a look at a new house. You never know what’s behind that door – it could be the home tha...
21-Jul-2017
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 exhausted their life savings on building materials that...
21-Jul-2017
New home New home OCD: 5 tactics to get over the clean-fanatic
We all love to give a new house a good scrub when we move in.
It might be to banish any memories of the previous tenants, or it might be because you w...
21-Jul-2017
The guide to pet-proofing your new home
It can sometimes feel like your pets are furry children so it’s no surprise that many pet parents’ first priority is to pet-proof a new ho...
17-Jul-2017
5 credit sins that may not affect your chances of getting a mortgage
The credit rating system. Very few things inspire a shudder of fear quite like those four words.
Especially when you’re applying for a mortgage,...
17-Jul-2017
Signs Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen may have lived in your home
Ah, the marmite of 90s interior design: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen*. Viewers of BBC classics such as Changing Rooms and DIY SOS loved to hate his flamboy...
14-Jul-2017
4 eyesores in every new home - and how to fix them
Moving into a new home is never going to be a tidy affair.
Once the excitement settles and it’s time to get stuck in to really making your home ...
14-Jul-2017
The Mortgage Master Special: how to master the Help to Buy scheme as a couple
Buying your first home is a huge step. We know that. The process is long and you’ve saved more money than you ever have before for a deposit. Ph...
14-Jul-2017
How to feel the fear and buy anyway: EBS Mortgage Master guide
Here at EBS, we take the mantle of ‘Mortgage Master’ very seriously. Unlike other financial institutions, we don’t get bogged down w...
14-Jul-2017
Mortgage Master 101: 5 steps to mastering your deposit
‘We’ll never save a deposit – it’s sooo hard!’ How many times has an EBS Mortgage Master heard this one? We’ll be ...
07-Jul-2017
The home buyers guide to Wexford
Wexford may be famous for its strawberries but it turns out that the town is also the spiritual birthplace of Zorro. The masked swordsman is said to h...
07-Jul-2017
How to buy a house in Nenagh
Nenagh was originally a market town and takes its name from the Irish, Aonach Urmhumhan which means ‘The Fair of Ormond’, a reference to t...
07-Jul-2017
Buying a house in Mitchelstown? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re going to tease the people of Mitchelstown about cheese, it had better be good – they’ve heard the best and worst of c...
07-Jul-2017
7 things everyone who buys a house in Killarney should know
Kerry is one of just a handful of Irish counties with international ‘brand’ recognition, and that’s not just down to the butter that...
06-Jul-2017
Trading Up in Ennis: why it’s 'The Greatest,' and where’s best to buy?
Musical Ennis strikes a chord with that famous refrain in the Christy Moore* song about Co. Clare’s Lisdoonvarna: “we go there, ...
06-Jul-2017
The homebuyers guide to Clonmel
Don’t mess with the people of Clonmel – Tipperary’s county town! In medieval times, the citizens of the town took on Cromwell and wo...
06-Jul-2017
Buying a house in Kenmare? Here’s what to expect
Kenmare is one of the best communities in the world to retire to. But don’t just take it from us – this claim was made by none other than ...
06-Jul-2017
Buying a house in Cahirciveen? Read this first
You don’t need to be John B Keane to tell a great story about the town of Cahirciveen.
Picture this: after a devastating almost-decade of...
06-Jul-2017
5 reasons to buy a house in Ballincollig
The Irish economy needs bright spots – and as it happens, Cork’s Ballincollig is a role model contender.
A one-time ‘village’ ...
06-Jul-2017
5 things you need to know before buying a home in Ashbourne
Forget about the taking of the Four Courts or Jacob’s factory during 1916. It was Ashbourne in Meath that played host to one of the most memorab...
27-Jun-2017
10 mortgage master commandments that haven’t changed since 1935
EBS have been helping Irish communities find homes since 1935. That’s a whole lotta mortgages! So, it’s not surprising that our EBS Mortga...
27-Jun-2017
9 real mortgage moments from Irish buyers
Buying a new home can be an emotional rollercoaster. We should know – our EBS Mortgage Masters have been helping Irish communities all over Irel...
27-Jun-2017
Mortgage Master 101: decades of home buying expertise wrapped up
If you’re reading this article, you’re more than likely thinking about owning a home of your own. It might not be right now – but it...
26-Jun-2017
The ultimate guide to buying a house in Castleisland
There’s only a couple of thousand people living in Castleisland, but the community punches above its weight thanks to a nexus crossroads setting...
26-Jun-2017
7 things to know before buying a home in Lucan
Lucan shot to fame after a sulphurous spring was discovered there in 1758, with people travelling to the spa from all over to seek a cure for a variet...
19-Jun-2017
Why you might want to buy in Newcastle West
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7 Mistakes Irish DIYer's Make
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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?
Negative equity is one of those terms that could make even the calmest homeowner wake up in a cold sweat. It’s an emotionally-charged phr...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
11-Jan-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...
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
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...
