First time buyers get €66k on average from First Home Scheme
New figures show that 8,400 buyers were approved under First Home Scheme since it was launched in July…
Your questions answered: Can I claim tax relief on pension contribution made last year in this tax return?
Plus, applying for health insurance after moving to Ireland and protecting credit union savings There are limits to…
Householders facing a severe price squeeze this winter as inflation hits highest rate since March 2024
Food prices were the main reason for the jump in prices, with the cost of a kilogram of…
Insurers told to reduce premiums after Central Bank cuts levy on home and motor policies
The Insurance Compensation Fund levy is to go from 2pc to 1pc from the start of next January.…
Most believe family homes should be exempt from inheritance tax, survey shows
The survey commissioned by life insurance and pensions provider Royal London Ireland found that only 5pc overall strongly…
House-price inflation eases but homes are still unaffordable for most potential buyers
House prices rose by an average of 0.8pc in the three months to September, according to the latest…
Just 10pc think it is a good idea to cut Vat rate for hospitality in Budget as healthcare and housing top priorities
Healthcare, housing and help with the cost of living are the key issues for people ahead of next…
Petrol and diesel prices hold steady but carbon tax in next month’s Budget will lead to rises
The tax, which is usually imposed from midnight on the night of the Budget, is set to add…
Grocery inflation rises to 6.3pc as pressure mounts on household budgets
The spiralling cost of everyday essentials is forcing consumers to cut back on what they buy in the…
Why we can expect a ‘bummer of a budget’ and what is likely to be in it
With no election looming, expect to see one-offs pared back amid calls for financial restraint Finance Minister Paschal…
Over two million homeowners to get letters from Revenue warning them to revalue homes for property tax
The tax authority is to tell property owners that the new valuation will apply for the Local Property…
Energy supplier hikes electricity prices for second time this year
The company is pushing up electricity unit rates and the standing charge, despite increasing both gas and electricity…