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Third of aspiring first-time buyers say ‘finances improved during lockdown’

Third of aspiring first-time buyers say ‘finances improved during lockdown’

According to research from YouGov, 32% of aspiring first-time buyers in the UK feel they’re in a better financial position […]

July stimulus: Surprise tax cut and help-to-buy scheme expanded

July stimulus: Surprise tax cut and help-to-buy scheme expanded

The Government has sprung a surprise tax cut, with the main rate of VAT cut from 23 per cent to […]

Interest in rural property soars as Covid-19 effect kicks in

Interest in rural property soars as Covid-19 effect kicks in

Interest trends for rural property suggest that would-be house buyers are re-evaluating what they’re looking for in a home – […]

These new homes have been shortlisted as Ireland’s best in the RIAI awards

These new homes have been shortlisted as Ireland’s best in the RIAI awards

The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland opened the residential home award category to the public vote and this year’s […]

Minister for Finance says he ‘cannot mandate’ how banks consider mortgages for people on wage subsidy scheme

Minister for Finance says he ‘cannot mandate’ how banks consider mortgages for people on wage subsidy scheme

Paschal Donohoe has said there was little he can do to tell banks – even those in State ownership – […]

3 essential features now more important than transport for house buyers as demand surges

3 essential features now more important than transport for house buyers as demand surges

Location has always remained high on the list of priorities when buying a house, but other factors are now at […]

New minister promises affordable housing scheme

New minister promises affordable housing scheme

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said affordable housing will be a priority for him during his tenure, saying he wants […]

Positive buyer sentiment and stable prices in property despite COVID-19

Positive buyer sentiment and stable prices in property despite COVID-19

Since the easing of lockdown restrictions and the reinstatement of physical viewings on June 8th, activity levels have been brisk […]

UK: House price falls ‘will be delayed by current surge in buyer demand’

UK: House price falls ‘will be delayed by current surge in buyer demand’

UK property website Zoopla has predicted a surprise housing market rebound will mean that property prices do not start to […]

Help-to-buy scheme intended to remain for up to 5 years

Help-to-buy scheme intended to remain for up to 5 years

The new coalition intends to retain the help-to-buy scheme for up to five years, despite it being criticised for benefiting […]

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