Investing in property through your pension. Is it coming to an end? Concern over high profile losses on loan notes is giving regulator pause for thought about wisdom of certain pension investments Tue Feb 10 2026 - 05:00
Executive pension holders face April deadline to avoid more rules and more costsSmall self-administered pension schemes face new compliance regime from April 22ndTue Feb 03 2026 - 05:20
How to earn up to six figures by planting trees in Ireland Grants, premium payments and tax relief can make forestry an appealing investment option, assuming you can buy the land at a reasonable priceTue Jan 27 2026 - 05:00
Rent now, buy later: A new model for purchasing a homeAimed at those who can’t afford to buy, or are without mortgage approval, scheme offers opportunity to move from renter to ownerThu Jan 22 2026 - 06:00
‘Not a silver bullet’: How new short-term loans might impact the Irish housing marketAs Bank of Ireland readies its new product for people trading down, we take a look at the return of bridging finance to the Irish market Tue Jan 20 2026 - 05:00
‘Impossibly unaffordable’: The cities more expensive than Dublin to buy a home – and the cheaper alternativesSurvey suggests London, Edinburgh, Auckland and Sydney are among cities that are less affordable than IrelandTue Jan 13 2026 - 05:00
Saving in Ireland in 2026: Five savings available to counteract PRSI rise and inflation With few savings on offer from October’s budget, you will have to rely on your own financial nous this yearTue Jan 06 2026 - 06:00
Post-Christmas to-do list: Move your savings, call your health insurer, review your mortgageIt pays to take the time to make sure the money you earn is working as hard for you as possibleTue Dec 23 2025 - 05:00
Is now the time to buy a house in Ireland or should you wait? As the year comes to an end, many putative home buyers may be wondering should they stick or twistThu Dec 18 2025 - 06:00
How a 50-year mortgage could help fix Ireland’s housing crisis Donald Trump is a fan of 50-year mortgages but would they work in Ireland?Tue Dec 16 2025 - 05:33
Jewellery insurance: Having something insured for €20,000 doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get backRead the small print where insurers can reserve right to source replacement ring or offer only the cost price not the insured valueTue Dec 09 2025 - 05:00
‘He was so kind, with such twinkly sparkly eyes’: Tributes paid to Hugh WallaceThe architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ showTue Dec 02 2025 - 14:10
Auto-enrolment pensions are almost here but are some employers trying to game the system? Reports suggest some employers are trying to sign staff up to occupational schemes at lower rates than would be offered by auto enrolmentTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Aimee Connolly: ‘I’m not ready to sell – I want to be a top 10 global beauty brand’The founder of Sculpted by Aimee is leading the Irish beauty boom, but scaling a global brand means bigger ambitions and bigger scrutinySat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Free flights for cornflakes? How to use your Tesco points with Aer LingusAs supermarkets battle for customers, some are offering broader options in how you can use your loyalty programme pointsTue Nov 25 2025 - 05:00
How to earn six figures – and still qualify for affordable housingGovernment is ramping up its affordable schemes, but is the offering as good as it sounds? Tue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but lab-grown choice makes for tricky two-track marketIf travelling to buy diamonds, jewel valuer Carol Clarke warns buyers to be wary as fraud can be common and mistakes costlyTue Nov 11 2025 - 05:00
What went wrong with the reits that allowed people invest in property?At a time when Ireland is still hunting for international investment, real-estate investment trusts have fallen from favour Tue Nov 04 2025 - 05:00
A look inside Ireland’s only death museum: ‘We’ve had some slight wobbles from people’At the Irish Wake Museum in Waterford you’ll see death masks, mourning jewellery and dentures made from real teeth. Just watch out for Auntie Nora upstairs!Fri Oct 31 2025 - 05:00
Local Property Tax: Some bills will double, others will go down. Find out what you’ll paySome homeowners will see their bills more than double, but others will pay less next yearTue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
Should you still buy gold? The ‘insane’ rush may have some way to goThe price of gold has surged by more than 60% this year alone to a succession of record highs as investors and central banks pile in Tue Oct 21 2025 - 05:00
How house-buyers can borrow more than four times their income Borrowing power can be boosted in various ways, including pitching for an exception and using Child BenefitTue Oct 14 2025 - 05:00
Families worse off, pensioners get a boost: All the winners and losers of Budget 2026Pensioners are biggest winners while highest earners lose up to €10Tue Oct 07 2025 - 18:04
Getting into debt over a takeaway: The risks and benefits of buy-now, pay-later Klarna, which went public last month, said about 13.6% of its revenue comes from late payment, or so-called ‘snooze fees’Tue Oct 07 2025 - 05:00
Irish people earn more than in 2015, but are we richer? Let’s crunch the numbersGovernments have consistently sought to lower the income tax burden but some groups are doing better than othersTue Sept 30 2025 - 05:00
‘Perfect storm’: New-home buyers locked out of Government schemes as prices soarHome buyers are struggling to pay deposits and find a house that qualifies for Government incentives. But could change be on the way? Wed Sept 24 2025 - 05:30
Should medical card holders still get a break on tax?When USC was introduced, temporary relief was put in place for most medical card holders; 14 years later it is still in place Tue Sept 23 2025 - 05:00
How Irish restaurants are changing to stay afloat: ‘Less people are going out. Thursday is the new Friday’Rising food costs, challenging wages, and expensive leases – restaurants are facing a perfect storm. Can they thrive or simply surviveSat Sept 20 2025 - 05:31
Your local credit union needs you! How to become a volunteerNew Central Bank rules will see many credit union stalwarts forced to stand down next year, and volunteers will be needed to replace themTue Sept 16 2025 - 05:00
Budget 2026: What can we expect?With a VAT cut for the hospitality sector on the cards, the question is how much will be available to help the cost of livingTue Sept 09 2025 - 05:00
Want to retire early in Ireland? These are five habits of people who doPlanning ahead is critical as is taking a realistic approach to your likely income and expenses if you are going to quit working earlyTue Sept 02 2025 - 05:00
Four things you’ll love about being in your 50s in Ireland – and one you won’t You’re not quite in the golden years yet, but there are still a good few advantages to be hadTue Aug 26 2025 - 06:00
Auction house treasure hunters: one attic had a Paul Henry painting that sold for €50,000-€60,000How best to go about sorting through the rubbish to find the cash in the attic? Prominent auctioneers adviseTue Jul 15 2025 - 05:00
Taking time out for children can hit your chances of getting the full state pension: here’s how to close the gapIt could be worth about €15,000 a year if you get it in full – but many women still miss out. Don’t let this be youTue Jul 08 2025 - 05:09
I can sell my old furniture back to Ikea? How does that work, how much can I get? Here’s how you can get as much as half back on that old Ikea furniture that’s clogging up your homeSun Jul 06 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of private school for your children? Better start saving nowWhen should you start saving? ‘When a child is born’Tue Jul 01 2025 - 05:00
The D4 farmers: Why the rich are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax Rules to limit use of relief for tax planning are on the way but have not yet been activated Tue Jun 24 2025 - 05:00
How much will it cost you to go to Wimbledon?From just €35 for a grounds pass to in excess of €3,000 for a debenture seat, what are your options to watch Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff in SW19?Tue Jun 17 2025 - 05:00
Wyeth manufacturing facility in Limerick hits the market for €22mHigh-spec manufacturing facility will be available from March 2026, following the closure of the infant formula plantWed Jun 11 2025 - 05:55
More than 1,100 acres of forestry in Clare and Galway for in excess of €5mMost of the forests have been planted with Sitka spruceWed Jun 11 2025 - 05:45
Ballylusk Quarry offers ready-to-go business opportunity at €4.25mWicklow-based operation produces distinctive Ballylusk gravel popular with landscape gardeners Wed Jun 11 2025 - 05:30
Landlord tax returns hit by Revenue technical glitchWatch out for teething issues with new landlord relief, which promises a reduction in tax owed by as much as €3,400Tue Jun 10 2025 - 05:00
Refurbished distribution warehouse in north Dublin available to letThe unit in the Airways Industrial Estate has been extensively modernisedMon Jun 09 2025 - 05:25
Former Eir headquarters in Citywest for sale2022 Bianconi Avenue is quoting €9m, having been on the market in 2022 for €37mWed Jun 04 2025 - 15:22
HSE acquires Swords site and offices for more than €20m for new primary care centreFormer Hertz facility in Seatown is close to proposed stop on new Metrolink transport serviceWed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Trulioo signs up for third floor offices at Scotch HouseCanadian verification company joins MD7 at office space on Dublin’s Burgh QuayWed Jun 04 2025 - 05:40
Prime industrial and development site in Athlone for €7.3mWith a quality tenant profile, an attractive yield and significant development possibilities, the site is expected to attract strong interestWed Jun 04 2025 - 05:35
My first job: How much will I earn – and will I be taxed?You most likely won’t pay tax, provided you follow our steps. And if you do get hit with emergency tax, here’s how to claim it backTue Jun 03 2025 - 05:00
Thinking of investing? The good news is that it has got easierThe arrival of Royal London and several online players with more transparent charging structures is shaking up the market, and hopefully much-needed taxation changes will accelerate changeTue May 27 2025 - 05:00
How much can I earn and still qualify for social housing?A single person can earn more than €50,000 and still qualify for social housing and a new cohort is seeking State support as prices keep rising Tue May 20 2025 - 05:00
