Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, house prices in Ireland have continued to soar. In spite of this, more first-time buyers than ever are finding their feet on the property ladder. Figures from August 2021 show that close to 4,572 mortgages were approved during...
You may be a freelance worker, trade person or contractor or perhaps you’re the owner or director of a company. All of these positions fall under the “self-employed” label and if you find yourself in this category, then certain caveats will present themselves when it...
Apply for loan, get loan, repay loan. This seems like a relatively straightforward process for most people with any experience of borrowing from a lending institution and one that the majority of the population will likely have carried out numerous times. But what...
Knowledgeable and professional advice is the most valuable tool you can have to hand as you prepare to invest in your first home. Those that opt to navigate the process alone are faced with a number of issues that could be alleviated with the help of a broker. The...
It is no secret that buying a home is a costly process. From saving for a deposit to budgeting for the monthly mortgage repayments – not to mention the expense of fixtures, fittings and furniture – it is likely to be the most expensive purchase you will ever make. But...
For many first-time buyers, the prospect of securing their very own home is a daunting one. Understandably so, considering it is likely to be the biggest financial investment you will ever make in your lifetime. Saving for such a momentous milestone can be an arduous...