In an attempt to attract mortgage holders KBC Bank Ireland have announced they are reducing fixed mortgage rates. They are also offering an extra discount to new current account holders. Customers opting into a five-year fixed mortgage will get a rate of 4.5pc, compared to an existing rate of 5.4pc, while those opting for a two-year […]
New mortgage lending rules came into effect on 11th February 2015. The Central Bank recognises the fundamental objectives of the new mesures as a way to ‘increase the resilience of the banking and household sectors to the property market and to reduce the risk of bank credit and house price spirals from developing in the […]
Our thrifty saving tip this week saves you time and money in honour of Pancake Tuesday. Pancake Freezing. While they are inexpensive to make, they can be wasteful . Our eyes are usually bigger than our bellies and we end up throwing away more batter than we use. So why not plan ahead, fry your […]
When planning a mortgage all financial advisors will stress the importance of regular savings. We have decided to go a step beyond that and show you how to make little savings in your everyday life! As the old phrase goes ‘take care of the pennies and the pounds take care of themselves’ . This is the inspiration behind […]
THE CENTRAL BANK’S proposed new mortgage rules will result in rents pushing above boom levels in urban areas, according to estate agents. Rents in some areas are roughly 10% off their 2007 peaks already. The proposed mortgage guidelines would require most potential home buyers to come up with a 20% minimum deposit, and most loans […]
Gains from HTB scheme wiped out as house prices rise €19k in a year- coonanmortgage.com/?…
