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PR guru Rob Kenny bought the home he was renting

When Rob Kenny bought his first home, he move from renter to owner of the same property but it changed how he felt about the place. There’s something quietly addictive about a good property story, and the latest episode of Brendan Courtney’s My First Home delivers exactly that. Warm, funny and refreshingly honest, this week’s […]

How Galway has become Ireland's least affordable city for rent

Galway has been ranked as the sixth least affordable city in Europe for renters, with the cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre consuming nearly 80% of the average local salary. According to new research from financial media platform TradingPedia, the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom city-centre apartment in Galway reached €2,100 […]

Dublin camogie star Ashling Maher: Buying a home is 'another full-time job'

Dublin camogie captain Ashling Maher knows all about resilience, teamwork and playing the long game - and it turns out those skills are just as important when it comes to buying your first home. Speaking on Brendan Courtney’s My First Home, Ashling opened up about navigating the emotional rollercoaster of house hunting, balancing elite sport […]

Influencer Jenny Claffey went from renting in New York to a dream Irish home

When Jenny Claffey decided to leave her New York rental she set out on a journey to find her dream Irish home. Buying your first home can feel like navigating a maze, but Jenny Claffey’s story proves that with determination, a clear vision, and a little bit of luck, it’s absolutely possible. The Irish podcaster, […]

RTE's Louise Duffy opens up about setting up home on a budget

Louise Duffy opens up about getting on the property ladder and trying to make her first house a home. Buying your first home in Ireland can feel like a rite of passage - equal parts hope, chaos and blind optimism.

Monaghan star Dessie Ward's journey from empty stable to modern home

Monaghan GAA star Dessie Ward and his wife Clodagh took on the daunting challenge of converting a derelict barn into a stunning forever home. For a lot of people, buying a first home can feel somewhere between a distant dream and a full-time panic attack.

The spring housing market has sprung, what can Dublin buyers expect?

With annualised property price inflation at 6.1% in January, the latest CSO figures show, what can Dublin buyers expect from the current market? Graham Murray, regional director at estate agents Sherry FitzGerald, offers some counsel.

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Getting on the property ladder - what to do when applying for a mortgage

Whether you're a first-time buyer on your own, or you and your partner are looking to move up the property ladder -- getting a mortgage in this day and age is increasingly difficult.

Slowdown in D4 prices gives buyers a 'chink of light'

House prices in some of the country’s most upmarket areas are falling – even though prices overall nationally are up 6.6%, official figures show. In Dublin 4 – the most expensive postcode in the country – the average property sold price dropped more than 20% in a year. Sold prices fell from an average of […]

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Experts view on where house prices will go in 2026

The housing crisis is expected to ease slightly in 2026, but house prices are going to continue rising, experts warn. Some market watchers are forecasting price rises of between 7% to 8% over the next 12 months According to Ronan Lyons, one of the factors to be considered is that the market is likely to […]

Mirror houses might just be the most picturesque homes in Ireland

See for yourself. Bask in its reflective ambiance of these mirror houses with an overnight stay on the shores of Lough Neagh.

Could you be eligible for an exemption on your property tax liability?

It’s a scary time of the year for property owners with local property tax due and new bands being set for the next five years. Last year, 1.5 million property owners had a 97 per cent compliance rate on the local property tax (LPT) of some two million properties. The tax generated a net figure […]

First Home Scheme helped me buy a two-bedroom A-rated apartment in my 20s

It took 20-something Robert two years to save the money. Moving back in with my parents, they became my roommates.

A home loan is a straightforward way to finance crucial improvements

A home loan can give fast access to credit, especially if homeowners want to improve efficiency levels It won’t come as a surprise to anyone living in the suburbs that spending on home loans is on the rise. Every cul-de-sac and street is parked up with builders’ vans and skips, with tradespeople working their way […]

5 key mortgage application red flags that would-be lenders will scrutinise

Stress test your own mortgage borrowing suitability and repayment capability by answering these five red flag questions

Easier ways to access credit for home upgrades

Bank won’t lend for home improvements? There are other ways to access credit, says property industry professional

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