Mortgage application

Mortgage approvals climb 4.1% in January

Number of approved first-time buyer loans declines

Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help

Falling interest rates and Government incentives can offer some relief to first-time buyers

Green mortgages: How they work, who is eligible and where to find the best rates

Stopgap mortgages remain a bridge too far for Irish banks despite new ICS product

Banks still chastened by the crash are unlikely to offer such financing

Buying a new home? Keep these 10 tips in mind, from borrowing to build quality

We’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the biggest purchase of your life

How to give yourself the best chance of buying a home amid Ireland’s housing crisis

Get your ducks in a row early to give yourself the best chance of buying a house you can afford

Number of home buyers opting for fixed-rate mortgages drops

Central Bank’s latest retail interest rate figures show fixed-rate contracts constitued two thirds of mortgage contracts agreed in May

Mortgage drawdowns decline amid shortage of second-hand homes for sale

A decline in mortgage switching activity is ‘largely’ to blame for drop-off in approvals, says BPFI

Is it a good idea to still be paying your mortgage at age 70?

With some 44% of first-time buyers now over 35, more and more home-owners will be facing loan repayments into retirement

Buyer beware, especially when it comes to house purchases

Analysis: Solicitors need to ‘really explain’ general and special conditions of sale says conveyancing solicitor

Fixed, cashback or variable - what is the best mortgage option when interest rates are soaring?

It’s a good idea to start thinking of the mortgage product that best suits you – and to shop around for one that offers the best value