Permanent TSB offer €1,000 incentive to switch mortgage providers
There are more signs of competition returning to the mortgage market with Permanent TSB offering a €1,000 incentive to lure borrowers to switch lenders. According…
Year: 2015
Interest rate cuts welcomed but more is needed
The New Year brought about some welcome news for those looking to buy a home this year when both Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB…
Patricia Byron appointed new SCSI director general
Patricia Byron has been appointed as the new director general of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). Byron, who has been the chief executive…
First time buyers less likely to default
Research from the Central Bank shows that first time buyers have lower default rates than other participants in the housing market. A recent economic letter from the…
Property tax deadline extended until Friday
Revenue has extended the deadline for payment of this year's Local Property Tax. It follows a "very large" volume of calls to a dedicated helpline,…
10 uses for your old Christmas tree
We all look forward to decorating our Christmas tree but now that Christmas is over it’s time it comes down. Real trees are as popular…
Banks cut their mortgage interest rates
Earlier this week two of the country’s biggest lenders announced plans to cut its mortgage rates. Permanent TSB led the way when it said it…
Deadline for property tax registration tonight
The Revenue Commissioners say customers have to register by 8pm tonight if they want to change how they pay their property tax. Customers who already…
2014 the best year for house price growth in seven years
Last year was the best year for house price growth in seven years and 2015 will see further price increases, although at more modest levels,…