First time buyers get €66k on average from First Home Scheme
New figures show that 8,400 buyers were approved under First Home Scheme since it was launched in July…
Your questions answered: Can I claim tax relief on pension contribution made last year in this tax return?
Plus, applying for health insurance after moving to Ireland and protecting credit union savings There are limits to…
Householders facing a severe price squeeze this winter as inflation hits highest rate since March 2024
Food prices were the main reason for the jump in prices, with the cost of a kilogram of…
Insurers told to reduce premiums after Central Bank cuts levy on home and motor policies
The Insurance Compensation Fund levy is to go from 2pc to 1pc from the start of next January.…
Second energy supplier to freeze prices as over a million households face higher bills this winter
The move by PrepayPower will benefit its 240,000 customers. Earlier this month, Electric Ireland said it was freezing…
Most believe family homes should be exempt from inheritance tax, survey shows
The survey commissioned by life Âinsurance and pensions provider Royal London Ireland found that only 5pc overall strongly…
House-price inflation eases but homes are still unaffordable for most potential buyers
House prices rose by an average of 0.8pc in the three months to September, according to the latest…
Just 10pc think it is a good idea to cut Vat rate for hospitality in Budget as healthcare and housing top priorities
Healthcare, housing and help with the cost of living are the key issues for people ahead of next…
PTSB cuts mortgage and deposit interest rates
From today, the mortgage rate will decrease by 0.15pc to 0.2pc on a number of products that are…
Ask a money coach: ‘I’m heavily in debt and already dreading Christmas. How do I tell my family we have to rein in our spending this year?’
I want to get prepared ahead of the festive season, but it seems impossible when there are debts…
Filing a tax return to Revenue sends stress levels soaring, research finds
Fear of making a costly mistake is uppermost in the minds of those who file, according to research…
Petrol and diesel prices hold steady but carbon tax in next month’s Budget will lead to rises
The tax, which is usually imposed from midnight on the night of the Budget, is set to add…