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Dark Clouds and Silver Linings

It remains a buyers market.... more...

ADVICES FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS.

Part One: Saving for a deposit. First time buyers
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ADVICES FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. PART TWO

First Time Buyer Options. Right now you will find that Auctioneers and Estate Agents are very anxious to talk to you. more...

Mortgage Arrears

What to do if you are having trouble making your monthly payments more...

Record levels of houses for sale

Industry reports indicate that there are large numbers of houses on the market for sale. more...

40,000 vacant apartments in Dublin

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Fall in House Prices Continues

House Prices have fallen by an average of 8% nationwide since January 2007, more...

Housing Forecast 2008

Property experts are divided on where the Irish housing market is heading. more...

House Price Forecasts 2007

Property experts are predicting a slow down in the rate of house price increases for 2007 compared to last year. Interest rate increases and buyer caution have contributed to the slow down. Forecasts are modest compared to this time last year: a 0-2% price increase is predicted in the west of Ireland generally.

Changes to Stamp Duty in 2006 Budget
Stamp Duty on mortgages has ben abolished for mortgage deeds executed on or after 7th December 2006.Mortgage deeds covered include primary, collateral, additional and equitable mortgages together with transfers of mortgage. Deeds executed on or after the above date do not need to be presented to the Revenue for stamping.
House prices

Ulster Bank predicts house prices will increase by 5-10% in 2006! more...