MyHome.ie Property Barometer Q3 2012
Dublin house price rise 1.6% - the first increase in 6 years Rate of house price decline nationally continues to moderate Prices declined by 2.2%…
Buying
What to do after being rejected from your mortgage application?
Article contributed by Brentt Taylor About 30 percent of mortgage applications are rejected, with thousands of hopefuls being denied in any given year. Some…
Safe methods for asbestos removal during home renovations
Many people choose to purchase older homes and do the renovation work themselves. Asbestos was once used for insulation, fireproofing and soundproofing in older…
Entitlements for first time buyers
One of the key benefits introduced in last December’s Budget was the extension of mortgage interest relief for first time buyers. Minister for Finance Michael…
Stamp duty explained
Stamp duty is a tax the government levies on the purchase of all residential property whether new or old. Since the Budget of 8…
What's a Snag List?
What's a snag list?A snag list is an inventory of the things you are not happy with when a building project is finished, but…
Home Insurance Guide
What is Home Insurance? Where can I get Home Insurance? What does your Home Insurance Policy cover? What might Home Insurance typically exclude? What is…
Repaying Your Mortgage
The main thing any lender is concerned with is your ability to meet your monthly repayments. However, they are also very interested in your…
Applying For A Mortgage
Before any lender will consider giving you a loan, they're going to want to know about your financial health so give yourself a thorough…
Buying With Friends
Friends 'til the bitter endYoung Irish people are increasingly trying to avoid paying 'dead money' in rent by pooling their cash with friends and…