Solid homebuyer demand set to return - KBC Bank The KBC Bank Ireland Homebuyer survey for Spring 2020 predicts that homebuyer demand should recover to solid levels despite housing market activity being severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 15 Jun 20
Solid homebuyer demand set to return - KBC Bank The KBC Bank Ireland Homebuyer survey for Spring 2020 predicts that homebuyer demand should recover to solid levels despite housing market activity being severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 15 Jun 20
First time buyers continue to drive mortgage market First time buyer activity continued to drive the mortgage market in the final three months of last year, new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 29 Jan 20
First time buyers continue to drive mortgage market First time buyer activity continued to drive the mortgage market in the final three months of last year, new figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show. Business • 29 Jan 20
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
First-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt - BPFI First-time buyers are being priced out of Dublin and into the commuter belt - and not necessarily by choice - the latest Market Monitor report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 19
Housing market not overvalued, says ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish housing market is not overvalued at present. Ireland • 13 Nov 19
Housing market not overvalued, says ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish housing market is not overvalued at present. Ireland • 13 Nov 19
Mortgage drawdowns up by 8.8% in second quarter A total of 10,157 new mortgages to the value of €2.25 billion were drawn down by borrowers in the second quarter of the year. Business • 24 Jul 19
Mortgage drawdowns up by 8.8% in second quarter A total of 10,157 new mortgages to the value of €2.25 billion were drawn down by borrowers in the second quarter of the year. Business • 24 Jul 19
Homebuyers' 'needs-based' demand remains strong A new survey reveals the continuing strength of housing demand, in spite of an unfavourable buying climate and uncertainty about the impact of Brexit. Business • 28 Mar 19
Homebuyers' 'needs-based' demand remains strong A new survey reveals the continuing strength of housing demand, in spite of an unfavourable buying climate and uncertainty about the impact of Brexit. Business • 28 Mar 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
More customers switching their mortgages The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 04 Jan 19
First-time buyers, switchers dominate mortgage market Over three quarters of mortgage approvals in July were for either first-time buyers (FTBs) or borrowers switching their mortgage provider, according to latest figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Business • 04 Sep 18
First-time buyers, switchers dominate mortgage market Over three quarters of mortgage approvals in July were for either first-time buyers (FTBs) or borrowers switching their mortgage provider, according to latest figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). Business • 04 Sep 18
First-time buyer mortgage scheme to be extended A Government-backed mortgage scheme for first-time buyers is to be extended following a significant volume of applications in the first three months. Mortgages • 03 May 18
First-time buyer mortgage scheme to be extended A Government-backed mortgage scheme for first-time buyers is to be extended following a significant volume of applications in the first three months. Mortgages • 03 May 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals down 8% in March on annual basis The number of mortgage approvals in March fell by 8% compared to the same time last year, the latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland shows. Business • 30 Apr 18
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
Mortgage approvals jump by 42% - BPFI New figures show that a total of 2,840 mortgages were approved per month on average in the three months to the end of February. Business • 28 Mar 17
Monthly mortgage approvals up by 2% - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that a total of 3,377 mortgages were approved per month in the three months to the end of November. Business • 22 Dec 16
Monthly mortgage approvals up by 2% - BPFI New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that a total of 3,377 mortgages were approved per month in the three months to the end of November. Business • 22 Dec 16
Criticism of newly introduced Help-to-Buy scheme The Independents 4 Change Deputy Joan Collins described Budget 2017's help-to-buy scheme, aimed at first-time buyers, as a conduit for developers and bankers. Budget 2017 • 12 Oct 16
Criticism of newly introduced Help-to-Buy scheme The Independents 4 Change Deputy Joan Collins described Budget 2017's help-to-buy scheme, aimed at first-time buyers, as a conduit for developers and bankers. Budget 2017 • 12 Oct 16
David Murphy’s guide to Budget 2017 tax changes RTÉ's Business Editor David Murphy takes a look at what tax changes we can likely expect in next Tuesday's Budget. budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
David Murphy’s guide to Budget 2017 tax changes RTÉ's Business Editor David Murphy takes a look at what tax changes we can likely expect in next Tuesday's Budget. budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
Central Bank to review mortgage rules - Governor The Governor of the Central Bank has said mortgage rules, which particularly affect first-time buyers, will be reviewed in the summer. News • 08 Jan 16
Central Bank to review mortgage rules - Governor The Governor of the Central Bank has said mortgage rules, which particularly affect first-time buyers, will be reviewed in the summer. News • 08 Jan 16
90% loans for first-time buyers under new rules The Central Bank will offer some relief for first-time buyers under revised rules on mortgage lending. Business • 28 Jan 15
90% loans for first-time buyers under new rules The Central Bank will offer some relief for first-time buyers under revised rules on mortgage lending. Business • 28 Jan 15
First time buyers less likely to default - study New research from the Central Bank shows that first time buyers have lower default rates than other participants in the housing market. Business • 10 Dec 14
First time buyers less likely to default - study New research from the Central Bank shows that first time buyers have lower default rates than other participants in the housing market. Business • 10 Dec 14
Mortgage affordability remains stable - survey The affordability of a mortgage for first time buyers has remained broadly stable since the end of last year, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Business • 14 May 14
Mortgage affordability remains stable - survey The affordability of a mortgage for first time buyers has remained broadly stable since the end of last year, according to the latest EBS/DKM Affordability Index. Business • 14 May 14
Noonan hopeful of new scheme for first-time buyers Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said a State-backed insurance scheme for mortgage deposits should be ready for inclusion in this autumn's finance bill. News • 13 May 14
Noonan hopeful of new scheme for first-time buyers Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said a State-backed insurance scheme for mortgage deposits should be ready for inclusion in this autumn's finance bill. News • 13 May 14
Bank of Ireland in new offer to first time buyers Bank of Ireland has announced a new offer for first time buyers where the bank will refund stamp duty equivalent to 1% of the customer's mortgage amount. Business • 02 Apr 14
Bank of Ireland in new offer to first time buyers Bank of Ireland has announced a new offer for first time buyers where the bank will refund stamp duty equivalent to 1% of the customer's mortgage amount. Business • 02 Apr 14
<p>Mortage interest relief may not go</p> Mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers is unlikely to be abolished in June as proposed in the Programme for Government. Business • 29 Mar 11
<p>Mortage interest relief may not go</p> Mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers is unlikely to be abolished in June as proposed in the Programme for Government. Business • 29 Mar 11
