The budget 2024 package announced on the 1oth of October, consisted of €6.4 billion. Additional public spending was €5.2 billion and taxation measures, €1.1 billion. Will there be changes to government grants and more aid for first time buyers? In this blog post, we summarise the key new measures related

Last Updated May 30, 2023 Great news for the Irish mortgage market this week! Avant Money became the first lender to cut its mortgage rates in 2023 and is now letting borrowers fix for life. Lock into a fixed rate mortgage today for certainty and peace of mind! Whilst Avant

Mortgage rule changes leading to easing of mortgage lending limits will mark the start of 2023. The Irish Central Bank announced that mortgage borrowing limits were to be eased with the effects coming into practice in January 2023. It was something that is welcome on the backdrop of wages not

The derelict house grant or the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was launched on 14 July 2022. We are getting enquiries for mortgages to purchase such properties. However, securing a mortgage for the purchase of a derelict/vacant building may not be straightforward. Furthermore, you have to be clear how the Grant

2022 was a testing year for many first time buyers looking to purchase a home in Ireland. Property prices were already at an all time high as a result of the high energy prices, Ukraine war and rising inflation and interest rates. However, there is some positive news. Q4 in

A year of lenders rising their rates and a lack of housing available to purchase. It’s been a tough one. The 2023 housing market predictions better be pleasant, we hear you say. What is in store for the new year? Will there be an increase in supply? Will there be

The Help to Buy (HTB) scheme was first introduced in Jan 2017 to help first-time buyers purchase or self-build a new house or apartment. The scheme was reviewed and enhanced in July 2020, providing further supports. Following the Finance Act 2021, the Help to Buy Scheme was extended in its

Mortgage123 is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Brokers Ireland Mortgage Broker Expert Awards 2022. The awards recognise Irish brokers who have proven their excellence and dedication in maintaining high professional standards in the Irish market over the past year. Our Mission As a trusted broker,

It can be confusing to know what housing schemes in Ireland are available or if you are eligible for them. It is important to do your research before you decide to purchase your dream home. You may discover you will receive cashback if you decide to purchase a vacant property