Buying a home in 2020: Emma's journey to her dream house - and tips for other first-timers

Emma and her fiancé moved into their Kildare home in October 2020.

'It needed work but it ticked all the boxes': Suzie and Mark's journey to their fixer-upper in Cork

The pair moved into their 1950s three-bed last summer.

'We knew this was the house for us': Stylist Justine King shares her home-buying journey

Justine and her partner got the keys to their first place four months ago.

First time buyers, join Liz O'Kane, Sarah Battle and more for an exciting virtual event

Win prizes, get house-hunting tips – and put your mortgage questions to the experts.

Think you're all set for mortgage approval? Rate your readiness here and see how you compare

Get your prep done ahead of time, and you could be looking at mortgage credit approval in 72 hours.

What does ‘fixed rate’ mean? Compare your mortgage know-how and get help busting the myths

Already up to speed or still figuring out the basics? Let’s find out.

Love to spend or still have your Communion money? Rate your saving habits and get expert tips

Saving for a purchase like your first home is a big step – so let’s find out where you’re at.

'Prime your poker face': 9 buyers share what they wish they'd known before house-hunting

From thinking twice about that fixer-upper to wearing your poker face at viewings.

Here's how to ensure your home renovation stays bang on budget, according to a builder

Plus the calculator that’ll help you figure out how much to set aside.

6 reasons a house sale can fall through - and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you

It’s all about preparation, says Rowena Quinn of Hunters Estate Agent.

7 things you can do right now to speed up your mortgage application

Here’s everything you’ll need to hand to get that approval as fast as possible.

'I think of it like a puzzle': The Irish architect who turns tiny spaces into enviable homes

Stephen Musiol shares his advice on finding potential in a small property.

Want to boss that house viewing? 4 questions to put you one step ahead of the estate agent

And everything you need to know before you arrive.

Dreary to delightful: Check out this bathroom's beautiful Scandi-style makeover

Plus, designer Jackie Carton shares how you can do the same on a tiny budget.

6 ways to take the sting out of saving, even if you're low on cash

Saving’s no fun, but it has to be done. Here’s how to make it simpler.

6 ways to approach your first house viewing like a pro, according to a surveyor

Here’s what to do to avoid any costly surprises later on.

Meet the 'mobile mortgage manager' who'll come to you (plus the 3 questions she gets asked most)

Laura can meet you just about anywhere for a mortgage chat (well, except maybe Coppers).

Some savings nuggets for your back pocket

Open thread: Tell us what helps you to keep going everyday and WIN a cool Bobbin bike

Coffee? Family? The weekend? Let us know and you could win a gorgeous vintage-style Bobbin bike.