The Seven Deadly Sins for young Mortgage Applicants As of March 2017, the number of mortgage approvals jumped by 62.1% according to the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland. As demand increases, applicants are facing tighter rules and regulations. Linda Daly of the Sunday Times outlines the 7 Deadly Sins that young couples should […]
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Property Prices In Ireland
The latest figure relating to property prices have been released by the CSO and again they show a slight decline. This decline comes on the back of 3 months of gains, and while not unexpected, given the fragility of the market at present, is a disappointment. In May, a 0.2% rise in prices was seen […]
Negative equity
In 2007, nobody knew ever mentioned negative equity. Now, however, it is the topic of every conversation. We have a new phenomenon to deal with now, the concept of a negative equity mortgage. In essence a negative equity mortgage allows customers to trade up to a new home while carrying over an amount of negative […]
Allsop/Space Property Auctions-The Irish Experience
The effect that the Allsop/Space auction concept has had on the Irish property market is plain to see for all. It’s hard to believe that its over a year since the first auction took place at the Shelbourne Hotel on April 15th 2011 where 84 lots came under the hammer. Since that date we have […]