A new pilot scheme, aimed at boosting the supply of social housing by offering a 'secure, low-risk letting option' for landlords , has been launched by the Department of Housing . Run by councils across Dublin for now, if it's a success, it might be rolle... See more
After months of kite flying and leaks, we now have a fair idea of what’s going to be announced in the budget on October 6th. Income tax cuts, welfare increases, changes to energy prices and more housing supports all look to be on the agenda this year as p... See more
Interest rates are on the rise again. Earlier this month, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a rate hike of 0.25 per cent, on the back of rising inflation and energy prices. It’s the second such increase in the space of just three months. For those... See more
Irish property is overvalued, says a leading economic think-tank, and is moving away from economic fundamentals, amid worsening affordability, rising mortgage rates and a persistent lack of supply. So, are price drops likely and could this be good news fo... See more
Savers got a bit of a fillip last month when the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) said it would increase interest rates across its State savings products – the first time it has done so since 2023. Until then, rates on offer across the platform ... See more
