Future housing supply under threat after new builds fall by more than 75% – The Irish Times
New housing starts fell by more than three-quarters last year, with activity slowing by almost 84 per cent…
Banks to launch Zippay instant payments this week – The Irish Times
Ireland’s three domestic banks are launching an instant mobile payments service on their apps this week. The Zippay…
Cash is a long way from dead just yet – The Irish Times
The banking lobby’s beating of the drum for a cashless society can seem relentless. You’ll rarely hear anything…
Lessons from abroad on Ireland’s new savings scheme for the ‘middle class’ – The Irish Times
A new scheme to help households get a better return on their savings is on the cards, according…
Banks eye Zippay instant payments launch before St Patrick’s Day – The Irish Times
The three domestic Irish banks plan to launch their new instant person-to-person mobile payments service, Zippay, on their…
Number of homes built rises by 20% in 2025, ahead of expectations of Central Bank and ESRI – The Irish Times
Irish home completions rose by 20.4 per cent last year to 36,284 units, to come in ahead of…
Irish mortgage drawdowns hit post-crash high as values rise in ‘dysfunctional’ market – The Irish Times
The value of Irish mortgages drawn down rose to the highest level since 2008 last year, driven by…
How much is too much to spend on a car? A financial guide to buying a new vehicle – The Irish Times
The car you drive says a lot about you, or so advertisers would have you believe. But what…
Rise of non-bank lenders strengthens position of brokers in Irish mortgage market – The Irish Times
The number of aspiring homebuyers using brokers to secure a mortgage offer has jumped by 75 per cent…
BPFI report paints bleak picture of housing starts in Irish market – The Irish Times
There is little hope of easing the housing crisis amid a shortage of construction skills and subdued new…
Mortgages approvals hit highest level in three years – The Irish Times
More mortgages were approved in the first 10 months of the year than in the same period in…
How switching your mortgage for home renovations works – The Irish Times
With so few larger family homes on the market, it’s no surprise that people are opting to renovate.…