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Mortgages

Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
here we go
Mortgage holders urged to assess their options as ECB raises interest rate to 2.25%
Updated 11 Jun
24.2k
47
This year
2026
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PodcastThe Explainer
The average Irish homebuyer is now 40 - what does this mean?
14m
Options
New rules to make switching mortgages easier kick in tomorrow - so how much could you save?
23 Mar
21.7k
11
Rogue Landlords
Rogue landlords: We know Ireland can enforce planning laws — just not when tenants need it
Jude Sherry and Dr Frank O’Connor
20 Mar
13.8k
59
Homeowners
The number of first-time buyers getting mortgages hits highest level ever
8 Jan
13.4k
26
Last year
2025
downsizing
Bank of Ireland launches new mortgage product for older people looking to downsize
27 Nov 2025
24.5k
41
Housing
AIB, EBS and Haven reduce interest rates on non-green fixed mortgages
23 Oct 2025
10.7k
11
Report
Mortgage approvals have dropped in the last year, but they're costing more money than ever
26 Sep 2025
8.5k
18
Money Money Money
Ireland is seventh most expensive country for mortgages in the eurozone
13 Aug 2025
14.9k
23
The Generation Game
Analysis: A 50-year-mortgage you pass down to your children, crazy or an idea to consider?
3 Aug 2025
29.3k
77
The Morning Lead
Mortgages have hit levels not seen since right before the crash
During the first half of 2025, the average mortgage value hit a record high of €329,444.
25 Jul 2025
57.0k
60
RELATED
New tenancy rules will have 'chilling effect on housing supply', IPOA to tell Housing Committee
15 Jul 2025
Taoiseach: 'Some councils took their eye off the ball, they need to go back to housing'
8 Jul 2025
Housing Crisis
Calls for reintroduction of 100% mortgages for first time buyers - but politicians urge caution
This type of mortgage is slowly creeping back into the market in the UK. We wanted to know if Ireland should follow suit.
Jane Matthews
26 May 2025
31.4k
89
your money
Why Irish banks kept mortgages cheap for homeowners - while savers got a raw deal
Paul O'Donoghue
19 Jan 2025
14.8k
The Morning Lead
How does anyone buy a house in Ireland? Readers share their stories
Seriously, they’re so expensive – how do people do it? We asked you guys for answers.
Lots of people moved back into their parents' houses - or gardens - and found this really hard.
Intergenerational wealth plays a big role, with cash gifts and inheritances featuring in many readers' stories.
As house prices climb, people who bought during the pandemic told us they couldn't afford their home today.
18 Jan 2025
29.9k
48
Analysis
Two years ago, we were told Irish houses were overvalued - here’s why prices kept rising anyway
Paul O'Donoghue
1 Jan 2025
28.5k
53
All time
Housing
Bank of Ireland announces 0.5% cut to fixed rate mortages starting today
19 Nov 2024
13.8k
23
Sponsored
Are you a first-time-buyer? Hear from the people in the know when it comes to securing a mortgage
16 Oct 2024
8.7k
Housing
House prices surge by almost 9% nationally, with Dublin outpacing the rest of the country
14 Aug 2024
20.4k
71
BPFI Report
High volume of Q2 first-time buyer mortgages, but existing owners reluctant to move homes
29 Jul 2024
13.9k
21
Home
Housing market 'heating up' again as property price inflation rose by 7.9% in year up to April
19 Jun 2024
14.6k
63
What does it even mean
The problem with affordable housing in Ireland - no one agrees how much it should cost
Paul O'Donoghue
9 Jun 2024
17.7k
41
Mortgages
European Central Bank cuts interest rates as banks confirm reductions for tracker mortgages
Updated 6 Jun 2024
26.6k
29
Central Bank
Customer service 'not yet where it needs to be' for borrowers facing early arrears on mortgages
24 Apr 2024
4.2k
3
House Prices
Financial analyst: House affordability should be the government's focus, not just house prices
Mark Coan
2 Feb 2024
6.6k
22
Housing
Mortgage drawdowns for first-time buyers hit highest level since 2007's Celtic Tiger peak
26 Jan 2024
7.5k
The Morning Lead
Homeowners warned more mortgage rate rises are likely to be on the way
Mortgage brokers have urged homeowners to consider switching to save money.
Jane Matthews
23 Jan 2024
71.4k
105
Cost of Borrowing
The ECB is likely to cut rates in 2024, but will this help Irish mortagage holders?
7 Jan 2024
21.4k
HOUSING SUPPLY
Increased housing supply expected next year but construction costs continue to rise
19 Dec 2023
15.3k
73
Central Bank
Early signs of repayment challenges for vulnerable mortgage holders, the Central Bank says
23 Nov 2023
13.1k
15
Mortgages
The average age for first-time buyer mortgages reaches 35
17 Nov 2023
15.4k
START
Start Mortgages set to quit the Irish market and transfer loan servicing to Mars Capital
15 Nov 2023
15.2k
24
renters
People who rent are now paying over €3,500 more per annum than mortgage holders
13 Nov 2023
20.1k
69
budget 2024
Opinion: Budget 2024 mortgage tax relief - is it too little, too late?
Mark Coan
2 Nov 2023
9.5k
14
Mortgages
Minister calls on Pepper to be 'absolutely clear' with customers about new fixed mortgage interest rate
12 Sep 2023
20.2k
40
Irish Banks
Michael McGrath expects move by Irish banks to boost deposit rates
21 Aug 2023
11.0k
31
repayments
AIB apologises for letters to mortgage holders raising repayments
11 Aug 2023
36.8k
42
The Morning Lead
'I wonder have I failed my family': Readers describe their struggles with mortgage repayments
10 Aug 2023
44.5k
54
readers' stories
Are you struggling because of increased mortgage interest rates?
2 Aug 2023
21.6k
Homeowners
Sinn Féin say mortgage interest relief for homeowners ‘can’t wait until Budget’
1 Aug 2023
17.3k
35
Permanent TSB
Permanent TSB increases rates on some of its fixed rate mortgages
28 Jul 2023
12.1k
12
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