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Homeowners with specific mortgage face payment hike as ECB raises interest rates
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The European Central Bank has confirmed it is raising interest rates for the first time in three years, which is expected to result in mortgage repayments increasing for Irish households
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'Concern' over Celtic Tiger style mortgages as bank to give five times salary loans
Micheal Martin
It will be the first time buyers have been able to get such a loan since the 2008 financial crash
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Irish mortgage holders in line for €1,000 payment after major bank charging error
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Dozens of mortgage customers are receiving compensation averaging €1,000 each after an Irish bank miscalculated repayment schedules following payment changes
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'People need to know' - Tracker mortgage victim opens up in RTÉ documentary
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Watch the concluding episode of Trackers: The People V The Banks, tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
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PTSB cuts mortgage and deposit interest rates
Permanent TSB
The mortgage rate changes take effect from Thursday
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Irish gardeners could be breaking the law without even realising it
Gardening
Irish gardeners may be unknowingly breaking the law by allowing the invasive Japanese knotweed to grow on their property.
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Irish Lotto results: Shock as €2.9m jackpot leaves players empty handed, with no one even close
National Lottery
It was a disappointing night for Irish Lotto players as the €2.9 million jackpot went unclaimed, with no one even coming close to winning the top prizes across the main and Lotto Plus draws.
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Dublin House Prices: The shocking salary needed to buy a home in each area in 2025
House prices
Rising house prices in Dublin mean some buyers now need a salary of up to €159,567 to afford a mortgage, as supply shortages drive up costs.
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Ireland house prices: The salary you need to buy a home in each county in 2025
House prices
Property website Daft has published its latest Ireland House Price Report. Using its data, you can take a look at what salary you need to earn to buy a home in every county in Ireland.
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Revolut planning to offer mortgages in Ireland from next year
Revolut
Revolut said that the company's IT capability will mean that the process will be much quicker and easier than applying for a mortgage with a traditional bank
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Rip-off Ireland ranked second most expensive EU country for goods and services
Cost of Living
Irish consumers are paying a whopping 42 percent more than average Europeans for day-to-day items, the latest statistics have revealed
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Taoiseach Simon Harris says that customers must feel 'benefit' of ECB mortgage cuts
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ECB announced on Thursday that it was reducing interest rates by a quarter of a percentage
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New study reveals Ireland's most affordable locations for first-time buyers
Housing
More than half of Ireland's new builds were built in the 10 most expensive regions in 2023
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Six simple changes that could save you €5,500 this year
Cost of Living
Switcher.ie has kicked off the new year by sharing six tips for savings in 2024
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Irish mortgage holders who don't switch providers could face bill of €6,100
Mortgages
Mortgage rates have skyrocketed in recent months - and could rise again
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ECB mortgage interest rate hike 'disastrous for tens of thousands' of homeowners
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In another blow to Irish mortgage customers, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it was increasing its lending rates by another 0.25%.
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Government mortgage arrear support system extended for four years
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The Abhaile scheme has supported 26,400 families since it was set up in 2016
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'House prices may be up again but property market in Ireland is stabilising'
Property prices
As for May past – compared to May of last year – they highlight that residential property prices fell in Dublin by 0.2%.
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Irish mortgage rates skyrocket to highest level in six years but it's not all bad news
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The average mortgage rate in the Eurozone is 3.70% which is almost three times higher than what it was two years ago.
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More mortgage pain for Irish householders as ECB plots further rate increases
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The Central Bank has also warned that the risks facing the Irish financial system have increased as inflation is weighing heavily on the global economy.
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Irish mortgage holders face €16k overpayment with one wrong decision in coming months
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"There is still value in the market, but you must do your research or get market-based advice"
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Cost of Living: Homeowners warned of potential hikes to mortgage costs with interest rate rise expected
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The first hike is expected to be announced by the European Central Bank at its May 4 council meeting
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Morgan O'Connell's money column: Don't be scared of shopping around for a better deal
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It is now well flagged that you can and should seek to switch these and other financial products at least annually to get the best deals. So why the delay in switching?
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Mortgage rates in surprise fall across Europe but Irish homeowners warned of imminent hike
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Daragh Cassidy of mortgage broker bonkers.ie also believes that the rates will rise in the coming months.
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