Guest Blog Post by Darach Honan, QFA, Director of Honan Financial Services  Hey there, homeowners-to-be! Picture this: you’ve found your dream home, signed the dotted line, and are now living the good life in your cozy abode. But wait, have you ever thought about what would happen if life

Getting a mortgage when you are self-employed in Ireland can sometimes be more challenging than for PAYE workers. Self-employed mortgage applications can take longer to process for the self-employed. So, be patient and be prepared to provide additional documentation when requested. Who is classed as self-employed? If you have PAYE

Modular Timber Frame Houses A modular home is a type of house constructed off-site in a factory setting, in individual sections or “modules,” and then transported to a customer’s location for final assembly. These homes could be concrete or more often timber frame. For example, the Scandinavian Homes product is

If you want the house of your dreams, then a self build mortgage may be right for you. You will be able to design your future space exactly as you envision! The self build process can take anywhere from one to two years depending on certain circumstances such as planning

Credit Union mortgages have attracted media attention since October 2018 when the Central Bank commenced a public consultation for review of the Credit Union lending regulations. This is with a view of increasing the value of loans available to mortgage lending by credit unions. The proposed changes may increase credit

Time and time again we hear that building more houses is the solution to the housing crisis. However, buying a site and building your own house do not have the reputation of an adventure for the fainthearted. Still, this can be achievable if you are familiar with the process and

So, you are thinking of building your own house in Ireland. It may seem overwhelming and confusing to know how and where to begin the process. Unlike a standard mortgage, self-build mortgages are draw down in stage payments. These payments are spread over up to 18 months depending on the

Difficult Properties to Mortgage: Unusual Property Types Difficult properties to mortgage may cause a huge deal of disappointment at the mortgage offer stage. Did you know that there are certain property types that are difficult to get a mortgage for? As a first-time buyer, it can be tempting to want

A First Time Buyers’ Guide To Mortgages: Step By Step Welcome to the Mortgage123 First Time Buyers’ Guide to Mortgages. With the mountain of information floating around on first time buyers, it can be difficult to wrap your head around the subject. Find it confusing? That’s why we have have