Residential

Planning on buying a home in 2024? Here’s a rough guide to planned and ‘hidden’ costs

What you need to take into account when setting out to purchase a place to live

The Central Bank of Ireland set lending rules as four times allowable income for first-time buyers

Last year saw record numbers of first-time buyers securing mortgage approval with more than 30,000 approvals issued, and no signs of diminished demand in 2024.

Navigating the complexities of home purchasing involves grappling with various figures, such as interest rates, mortgage lending rules, deposit requirements and additional costs – potentially appearing overwhelming to those embarking on this significant financial journey.

Understanding how much you can borrow and how much you will have to repay are ...