by Symmetry Financial | Jan 20, 2023 | Mortgages
Loan to value, conveyancing, property survey and stamp duty are among the terms that can send first-time buyers into a tizzy as they grapple with the daunting process of securing their very own home. Obtaining a mortgage is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges a...
by Symmetry Financial | Jan 9, 2023 | Mortgages
First-time buyers haven’t had it easy in recent years. From a cost-of-living crisis to a severe shortage of building supplies (and everything in between) the road to home ownership has been a rocky one for many people hoping to hop on the property ladder. But it’s not...
by Symmetry Financial | Dec 14, 2022 | Mortgages
For many people in Ireland, breaking out of the rental cycle seems like an impossible dream — however, there are schemes available that can help make it a reality. The Help to Buy Scheme is a popular option, but in this article, we will be focusing on the First Home...
by Symmetry Financial | Dec 2, 2022 | Mortgages
In the 2023 Budget, it was announced that the Help to Buy Scheme will now be extended until the end of 2024, meaning that thousands more people will be able to buy their first home. In this article, we explain what the Help to Buy Scheme is, who qualifies for it and...
by Symmetry Financial | Oct 26, 2022 | Savings and Investments
As a series of global economic, social and political crises rage on, researchers from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) now forecast inflation to average 8.1% in 2022 and 6.8% in 2023. This represents an almost 40-year high, which is worrying for...