Number of homes built rises by 20% in 2025, ahead of expectations of Central Bank and ESRI – The Irish Times
Irish home completions rose by 20.4 per cent last year to 36,284 units, to come in ahead of…
Irish mortgage drawdowns hit post-crash high as values rise in ‘dysfunctional’ market – The Irish Times
The value of Irish mortgages drawn down rose to the highest level since 2008 last year, driven by…
How much is too much to spend on a car? A financial guide to buying a new vehicle – The Irish Times
The car you drive says a lot about you, or so advertisers would have you believe. But what…
BPFI report paints bleak picture of housing starts in Irish market – The Irish Times
There is little hope of easing the housing crisis amid a shortage of construction skills and subdued new…
Uncharacteristic radio silence from digital banks – The Irish Times
An Oireachtas finance committee meeting about the regulation of so-called neobanks on Wednesday was an extreme case of…
How switching your mortgage for home renovations works – The Irish Times
With so few larger family homes on the market, it’s no surprise that people are opting to renovate.…
Sole borrowers make up nearly two-thirds of apartment mortgages – The Irish Times
Solo borrowers made up nearly two-thirds of mortgages taken out for apartments and almost a third all first-time…
Last 12 months saw highest number of first-time-buyer mortgages since 2007 – The Irish Times
First-time buyers, many using the Government’s Help to Buy tax rebate scheme, accounted for nearly two-thirds of new…
Contactless can be friend or foe when it comes to managing your finances – The Irish Times
Modern payment technology makes it easier than ever to part with hard-earned cash. Digital wallets, online banking, contactless…
Irish banks to take on Revolut with new instant mobile payments plan – The Irish Times
AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB have resurrected plans to launch an instant mobile payments service and aim…
First-time buyers drive mortgage activity to new heights – The Irish Times
First-time buyers are continuing to drive mortgage activity in Ireland. Figures from industry lobby group Banking and Payments…
Storm Éowyn cost insurers €301m while fossil fuels remain top power source – The Irish Times
The insurance industry’s final bill for Storm Éowyn, which struck Ireland in January, has exceeded €301 million, making…