Articles in the Republic of Ireland Category
Irish mortgage lenders punish existing customers
Some Irish mortgage lenders have been accused of punishing their existing customers by offering higher interest rates on mortages than for new customers.
Posted in 2010, Mortgage Lending, Republic of Ireland on 2 February 2010
Official report shows problems of Irish mortgages
Over 26,000 mortgages are three months behind in payments, Ireland’s financial watchdog has reported.
Posted in 2009, Ireland, Mortgages, Repossessions, Republic of Ireland on 23 December 2009
Struggling homeowners in Ireland to get more time
Ten Irish mortgage lenders are to give homeowners more time to tackle arrears before taking legal action.
Posted in 2009, Ireland, Repossessions, Republic of Ireland on 11 November 2009
Irish house prices hit the bottom
Irish house prices have hit the bottom of the house price cycle, the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA) has said.
Posted in 2009, Ireland, Republic of Ireland on 3 November 2009
M&S, Aldi get into the apartment market
Marks and Spencer and retailer Aldi are seperately getting into the apartment market following approval for two projects which could see them build more than 120 apartments in the north of Dublin.
Posted in 2009, Ireland, Republic of Ireland on 22 October 2009
Irish property prices could fall by 45%
Fitch Ratings has said it expects further house price declines in Ireland with a drop of 45% from levels seen in late 2006, as the economic downturn and increased costs of funding the banks weigh heavy on the market.
Posted in 2009, Affordability, Ireland, Republic of Ireland on 20 October 2009
New property tax recommended in Ireland
A new property tax has been recommended by the Commission of Taxation in Ireland as part of a comprehensive reform package of the Irish taxation system.
Posted in 2009, Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Stamp Duty on 7 September 2009

