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.
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Emma and her fiancé moved into their Kildare home in October 2020.
The pair moved into their 1950s three-bed last summer.
Justine and her partner got the keys to their first place four months ago.
Win prizes, get house-hunting tips – and put your mortgage questions to the experts.
Get your prep done ahead of time, and you could be looking at mortgage credit approval in 72 hours.
Already up to speed or still figuring out the basics? Let’s find out.
Saving for a purchase like your first home is a big step – so let’s find out where you’re at.
From thinking twice about that fixer-upper to wearing your poker face at viewings.
Plus the calculator that’ll help you figure out how much to set aside.
It’s all about preparation, says Rowena Quinn of Hunters Estate Agent.
Here’s everything you’ll need to hand to get that approval as fast as possible.
Stephen Musiol shares his advice on finding potential in a small property.
And everything you need to know before you arrive.
Plus, designer Jackie Carton shares how you can do the same on a tiny budget.
Saving’s no fun, but it has to be done. Here’s how to make it simpler.
Here’s what to do to avoid any costly surprises later on.
Laura can meet you just about anywhere for a mortgage chat (well, except maybe Coppers).
Coffee? Family? The weekend? Let us know and you could win a gorgeous vintage-style Bobbin bike.