From stay and spend to the domicile levy, some budget blunders for Jack Chambers to avoidOur new Minister for Finance would do well to reflect on previous policy initiatives before delivering his first budgetTue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Generation rent: Here’s how ‘forever renters’ in Ireland can look to secure their financial futuresIt’s important to realise that owning your own home is not the only way to secure your financial futureWed Jul 03 2024 - 05:56
Who is buying a home in Ireland today? The changing profile of first-time buyersFirst-time buyers are getting older, buying smaller homes and are not necessarily in a couple. Some urban areas other than Dublin are seeing relatively low activityTue Jul 02 2024 - 06:00
Remove rent cap or supply of new properties will ‘fall away’, estate agent report findsRetention of cap, which limits annual increases to 2% in rent pressure zones, will jeopardise future investment, Hooke & MacDonald saysWed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Is it time to introduce a new Irish savings scheme with tax incentives?The individual savings account scheme in the UK provides tax-free gains and other benefits from four types of investmentTue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
They’re tax efficient – but should you invest in trusts?Investment trusts have historically appealed to investors seeking income as like other public companies they will often pay out dividendsTue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
Cash only, please: why you can’t buy some properties if you need a mortgageWhen a property goes to market seeking a cash-only buyer, it’s sometimes down to construction, planning and boundary issuesMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
Deposits war heats up: Irish savers starting to see much higher rates offeredLooking outside the traditional banks will open the door to much more competitive interest on your savingsTue Jun 11 2024 - 05:00
Money dos and don’ts when travelling this summerIf travelling outside euro zone, consider getting your cash before you go or prefund a card and always watch out for the small print on things like ATM withdrawalsTue Jun 04 2024 - 05:00
House swapping: ‘It’s never hard to find people who want to come to Dublin’It’s an effective way to save on holiday expenses, but is it worth the effort involved in arranging a swap and getting your house in order?Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Weddings, rent and houses: What are the tax implications of a range of gifts to children?Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rulesTue May 28 2024 - 05:00
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investorsTue May 21 2024 - 05:00
How a rail pass could be just the ticket for cheap travel across Europe for all agesAcross Europe, budget-friendly initiatives are designed to tempt people out of their cars and into more sustainable forms of transportTue May 14 2024 - 05:00
Switching your mortgage: Incentives are on the rise, so is now the time to change?Homeowners need to balance the allure of enhanced cashback offers against the rates of offer and the prospect of cuts in the months aheadTue May 07 2024 - 05:00
Bonds are back: but should you invest?Rising interest rates and falling inflation have created a positive environment for this type of investmentTue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Interior design advice from just €25: how to get it and what it offersA one-off consultation can help you choose everything from paint colours and curtains to storage solutions. And it doesn’t have to break the bankSun Apr 28 2024 - 05:37
Six things you need to do before retirementIt’s never too early to check whether your current pension savings match your plans for retirement, or too late to take actionTue Apr 23 2024 - 05:10
Gifting to your children? Make sure you don’t leave them with a big tax billYoung man liable for €66,000 tax after parents ‘earmarked’ small-gift-exemption amounts for him in their own bank accountTue Apr 16 2024 - 05:00
Not switching mortgages can cost you: Cautious Irish homeowners have lost out on thousands in savingsCentral Bank report shows homeowners responded sharply to ECB rate hikes – but would have saved more if they had switched earlierMon Apr 15 2024 - 05:00
Budget 2025: What might Taoiseach Simon Harris do for your taxes?Simon Harris will be looking to manage the delicate balance between raising revenue and keeping the electorate happyTue Apr 09 2024 - 05:00
Death, taxes and life insurance: Why it is costing you not to get marriedChange may be afoot, but there is no doubt that cohabiting couples lose out financially when compared to married peopleTue Apr 02 2024 - 05:45
Dermot Bannon: ‘People arrive in with Instagram photos ... just trying to recreate someone else’s life’ This year’s Simon Open Doors project will mean architects countrywide give hour-long consultations in return for charity donationsSun Mar 31 2024 - 05:00
Married? Here are some of the financial advantages of saying ‘I do’Ireland’s tax code is structured in a way that provides benefits to married couples that are not available to othersTue Mar 26 2024 - 05:00
Hiring cleaners, childminders or carers: What are my tax and legal obligations?Failing to understand whether you are an employer or they are contractors can land you in hot waterTue Mar 19 2024 - 05:00
An enormous global wealth transfer from boomers to younger generations is on the way, report predictsKnight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in IrelandTue Mar 12 2024 - 05:00
Snow problem: Buying a property in a ski resortAltitude, climate change and rental income are all factors in choosing an investment property as is how much cash you bring to the tableTue Mar 05 2024 - 05:00
Why are some people paying income tax at almost 70%? Their pension pot is too bigSaving for a pension is encouraged but saving too much can land you with an unwelcome tax bill as high earners in the public and private sectors have discoveredTue Feb 27 2024 - 05:00
What to avoid if you’re looking for a mortgage to buy a new homeKeeping a messy bank account, failing to study the market and not taking account of lending rules are among common mistakes made by first-time buyersWed Feb 21 2024 - 05:45
Renovating, retrofitting or buying a home? Don’t let the Government claw its money backStep even marginally outside the rules of various Government incentives and you could find Revenue knocking on your doorTue Feb 20 2024 - 05:00
Buy a home now or wait for mortgage interest rates to drop?Waiting for rates to fall may take longer than first-time buyers would likeSat Feb 17 2024 - 05:00
‘I wouldn’t have done that if I’d known’: Influencers wise up to potential tax billsInfluencers might think twice if a #gifted stay results in a €400 tax billTue Feb 13 2024 - 05:00
From Dublin to an Arctic island: What’s it like living in 24 hours of darkness?Cecilia Blomdahl spent part of her childhood in Dublin. Now, from her home near the North Pole, she blogs about life where the sun doesn’t shine for months at a timeSun Feb 11 2024 - 05:00
Richmond Marketing pre-lets new logistics facility in CitywestSubstantial facility will allow the company, which is behind brands such as Red Bull and Fever Tree, bring all its operations together under one roofWed Feb 07 2024 - 06:00
Retail investment opportunity at Millers Glen in SwordsNeighbourhood scheme with yield of 7.3 per cent will likely interest Irish and international investorsWed Feb 07 2024 - 05:50
Unclaimed tax refunds: How to get some of your tax backIrish taxpayers are losing out by an average of almost €300 each by not filing a tax return each year and claiming credits they are dueTue Feb 06 2024 - 05:00
Swords HQ facility guiding more than €19mFormer Hertz service centre in Swords Business Park, close to proposed MetroLink stop, offers potential for HQ or mixed-use redevelopmentWed Jan 31 2024 - 06:00
Development land market hit record low in 2023Busier fourth quarter points to recovery in the year aheadWed Jan 31 2024 - 05:30
Turning 66? New rules on PRSI could cost you moneyMoves to let people defer their State pension for higher payments later on is currently not a good trade-off for manyTue Jan 30 2024 - 05:00
Branded residences from the likes of Armani, Porsche and the Ritz are taking off. Can we expect them in Ireland?Luxury brands from hotel chains and fashion designers to car manufacturers are looking to the housing market to boost their businessesSat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
Is it time to say goodbye to Help to Buy?Several reports argue popular scheme for first-time buyers is poorly targeted and doing little to increase supplyTue Jan 23 2024 - 05:00
Landmark St Stephen’s Green portfolio, with potential for apartments or boutique hotel, for €13.5mPrime location offers potential for residential development, or opportunity for Press Up group to revisit boutique hotel planWed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Marlet secures €113.6m refinancing deal with BlackRock for Dundrum schemeGreen Acre Grange is a 307 apartment development beside Airfield urban farmWed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Are you a homeowner? Here’s how you may be able to get up to €1,250 back this JanuaryIf you think you may be due some money back on the interest you have paid, here is what you need to knowTue Jan 16 2024 - 00:00
Your pay cheque will be bigger this month. Here’s why As budget changes kick in, households will benefit from a reduction in income tax, an increase in the rent credit and welfare payments and another ‘Christmas’ bonusTue Jan 09 2024 - 05:00
Personal finance review of 2023: Banks depart, pensions for most and rising rates hit homeownersFalling inflation and the prospect of lower interest rates point to better times for consumers in 2024 though more competition in banking would helpTue Dec 19 2023 - 05:00
Retire at 67 for a higher pension? New regime begins in JanuaryWhether you are continuing to work, your overall income, the rate at which you pay tax and your health are all factors that you need to considerTue Dec 12 2023 - 05:00
Will an EV end up costing more or less than a petrol or diesel car?From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownershipTue Dec 05 2023 - 11:05
No bedroom and €2,000 a month: Why cost-rental is an alternative to private marketAs expensive studio apartments hit the market, cost-rental homes, where rents are fixed at below market rates, can be a good alternative. The challenge, however, is getting oneSun Dec 03 2023 - 05:00
Too old to buy? The challenges of buying a house when you’re olderShorter mortgage terms and higher monthly payment as banks are reluctant to lend beyond retirement datesTue Nov 28 2023 - 05:00
A New Year’s break with a difference: Take a step back in time with the Irish Landmark TrustOver three decades, the Trust has saved some 40 properties, from lighthouses to schoolhouses to gatehouses, it offers holiday options for everyoneSat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
