April 2018 - MyHome.ie Advice & Blog

The most viewed properties on MyHome.ie in April

It’s that time of the month again when we look back at what you had your eye on throughout April. There is a wee bit of a surprise when it comes to this month’s most viewed property with the one bed Ross Cottage in Celbridge,…

Building

780 local authority homes built last year

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A total of 780 local authority houses were built across the State last year, according to figures published by the Department of Housing. The figure, an increase on the 247 built in 2016, brings to 1,027 the number of local authority houses built since the…

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Some of the smallest homes on the market on MyHome.ie right now

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While many of us dream of a big sprawling mansion with spacious grounds and space aplenty, sometimes big isn’t always better. Aside from the added running costs of a big home, quite often all we need are the basics. That’s why MyHome.ie decided to take…

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Increase in Local Property Tax likely from 2020

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Homeowners are likely to see the amount they pay towards the Local Property Tax rise in 2020 but Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says they will be “affordable”. He said any alteration to the tax levied on people will be “moderate and well understood”. This represents…

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AIB hosting ‘Find Your Home Event’ in Galway this Sunday

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AIB are hosting a ‘Find Your Home Event’ this Sunday in Galway. The event at the PorterShed on Eyre Square takes place from 2pm to 5pm on the day and will give you a chance to meet some of Galway’s leading estate agents as well…

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Residential property prices up 13% in the year to February

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Residential property prices at national level increased by 13% in the year to February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This compares with an increase of 12% in the year to January and an increase of 9.7% in the twelve…

44% of mortgages in long-term arrears are now more than five years past due

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Research from the Central Bank shows that 44% of mortgages or just over 13,000 in long-term arrears are now more than five years past their due date. That is up from 34% from a year previously. The figures form part of a review of how…

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New homes coming to the market soon

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The weather may not make it seem that way but we’re now well into spring and with that comes the launch of a number of new developments and phases of developments. With that in mind, MyHome.ie decided to put together a list of some of…