First-time buyers drive strong growth in April mortgage approvals as market shows continued strength

First-time buyers drive strong growth in April mortgage approvals as market shows continued strength

First-time buyers are leading a surge in mortgage approvals, with April figures showing significant growth in both value and volume as Ireland’s property market maintains momentum despite ongoing challenges. New data from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland reveals that mortgage approvals reached €1.5 billion in April, representing a 14% increase in value and 4% … Read more

Government’s €400m ‘First Home Scheme’ to help first-time buyers begins operations today

First-time buyers who cannot afford newly built homes or apartments can from today apply for the Government’s €400 million shared equity scheme. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy. To qualify … Read more