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Mortgage bought by a vulture fund? Maybe you can buy it back

Mortgage bought by a vulture fund? Maybe you can buy it back

Quartech launches sell and buy back product targeted at 20,000 distressed borrowers

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 05:15
Eight things you should know before seeking a mortgage

Eight things you should know before seeking a mortgage

Mortgage approvals may be on the rise but actual draw downs up just 1%

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 06:00
Cancel your betting account: eight things to know before seeking a mortgage

Cancel your betting account: eight things to know before seeking a mortgage

Mortgage approvals may be on the rise but actual draw downs up just 1%

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 06:00
It is now 42% cheaper to buy a home than rent in Dublin

It is now 42% cheaper to buy a home than rent in Dublin

But it is getting more difficult to buy as Dublin trader-uppers now need deposit of €125,000

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 11:49
Drop in number of first-time buyers getting mortgages approved in July

Drop in number of first-time buyers getting mortgages approved in July

Some 63 of these mortgages, worth an average €218,702, approved every day in July

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 09:01
Budget 2019: What can we expect to happen?

Budget 2019: What can we expect to happen?

Here’s what we know so far: Families are likely to benefit to the tune of less than €300 in tax cuts in this October’s budget

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 05:35
Irish house prices are heading for ‘soft landing’ - S&P

Irish house prices are heading for ‘soft landing’ - S&P

But ‘strong growth’ is still predicted until supply catches up with demand around 2021 ratings agency says

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 12:05
Irish savers are getting the lowest returns in euro zone

Irish savers are getting the lowest returns in euro zone

Irish savers are earning just €4 on deposits of €10,000 compared with €142 in the Netherlands ECB figures show

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 11:23
Irish manufacturing sector gains momentum in August

Irish manufacturing sector gains momentum in August

Sector grows on back of sharp increases in both output and new orders

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:53
Government should avoid tax cuts in budget, says economist

Government should avoid tax cuts in budget, says economist

Jim Power argues focus should be on improving labour supply and competitiveness

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 00:02
Takeover of House of Fraser in Dundrum unlikely before October

Takeover of House of Fraser in Dundrum unlikely before October

Competition authority has begun looking into proposed acquisition by Sport Direct

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 16:26
Aer Lingus to take over CityJet’s route to London City airport

Aer Lingus to take over CityJet’s route to London City airport

CityJet will operate Dublin-London service on behalf of Aer Lingus under wet lease deal

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 13:22
Davy ‘excited’ by long-term potential at Kingspan

Davy ‘excited’ by long-term potential at Kingspan

Broker upgrades earnings forecast by 2% on back of better-than-expected first-half results

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 08:53
Singletons in Ireland pay high price for their marital status

Singletons in Ireland pay high price for their marital status

Unmarried people take a financial hit in areas such as income tax and car insurance

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 05:52
Credit union director prohibited for ‘misappropriating’ funds

Credit union director prohibited for ‘misappropriating’ funds

David Stamper of Citybus Employees’ Credit Union is prohibited from working in financial services for ‘indefinite period’

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 11:51
The ‘Economist’ says Dublin house prices are 25% overvalued

The ‘Economist’ says Dublin house prices are 25% overvalued

Dublin still more affordable than Vancouver, Paris and London, according to publication

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 10:23
The Pope’s Ireland: were we better off back in 1979?

The Pope’s Ireland: were we better off back in 1979?

Houses - and a pint - were cheaper and wages were on the rise; but double digit interest rates and pricey food mitigated the benefits

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 14:54
Ryanair cabin charges: what do the changes mean for you?

Ryanair cabin charges: what do the changes mean for you?

Travelling has just got more expensive with passengers limited to one ‘small’ free bag

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 10:44
Fingal home buyers borrow €221,449 each under cheap home loans scheme

Fingal home buyers borrow €221,449 each under cheap home loans scheme

Council has had 340 applications for scheme and has turned down about a third of these

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 11:41
Irish-based firms left out of pocket over House of Fraser

Irish-based firms left out of pocket over House of Fraser

UK retail chain had debts of almost £1bn when it collapsed

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 09:42
Cairn refinances debt facilities to fund new homes growth

Cairn refinances debt facilities to fund new homes growth

Housebuilder agrees €350m deal which will cut its costs and lengthen maturity of debt

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 07:49
Budget 2019: New 43% income tax rate could raise €433m

Budget 2019: New 43% income tax rate could raise €433m

Revenue has calculated yield of third tax rate on those earning €80,000 and more

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 09:50
Planning a move to the Middle East? Here’s everything you need to know

Planning a move to the Middle East? Here’s everything you need to know

Tax-free salaries are a huge draw, and there’s plenty of work from teaching to construction

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:00
My mortgage is fixed – but can I still switch?

My mortgage is fixed – but can I still switch?

The answer is yes, but if you are faced with a penalty, the decision on whether or not you switch to a lower cost product will depend on how much you will save by doing so

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 05:45
Mortgage holders being charged up to €2,250 to exit fixed rates

Mortgage holders being charged up to €2,250 to exit fixed rates

AIB charging customers significantly higher break charge than its subsidiary EBS does

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 02:30
Budget 2019: More than 120,000 extra set to pay tax at higher rate

Budget 2019: More than 120,000 extra set to pay tax at higher rate

Workers set to move on to higher tax bands unless Government makes move in budget

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 20:09
Ulster Bank confirms Jane Howard appointment as new chief

Ulster Bank confirms Jane Howard appointment as new chief

Ms Howard joins Ulster Bank from UK parent RBS and will replace Gerry Mallon

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 18:26
Mainstay Medical appoints new chief financial officer

Mainstay Medical appoints new chief financial officer

Matthew Onaitis joins medical device company from Cidara Therapeutics

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 08:27
Pre-tax profits soar at Kenmare Resources on record shipments

Pre-tax profits soar at Kenmare Resources on record shipments

Titanium miner reports record shipments in ‘excellent’ first half

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 07:17
Shannon Heritage gears up for continued growth

Shannon Heritage gears up for continued growth

Semi-State operator of eight sites including Bunratty Castle plans to manage six more

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 04:20
Break out of ‘rent jail’: app shows tenants what they could buy

Break out of ‘rent jail’: app shows tenants what they could buy

Potential buyers can work out how much of a mortgage they could afford

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 16:10
Budget 2019: Government urged to consider increase in PRSI

Budget 2019: Government urged to consider increase in PRSI

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection says rise in PRSI could be used to pay for Ireland’s welfare regime

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 05:05
Average house prices rise €21,000 nationally over 12 months to June

Average house prices rise €21,000 nationally over 12 months to June

New CSO figures show Dublin homeowners who bought in the bust will have seen their property almost double in value

Tue Aug 14 2018 - 19:01
Volunteering at festivals: Is there any such thing as a free ticket?

Volunteering at festivals: Is there any such thing as a free ticket?

If you’re volunteering at Electric Picnic, MoneyConf and Body & Soul you might wonder would you be better off just paying for your ticket, rather than paying for it with your time

Tue Aug 14 2018 - 05:21
Shareholders expected to support Arytza’s €800m cash call

Shareholders expected to support Arytza’s €800m cash call

Irish-Swiss baker seeking to reduce €2bn debt as group’s value falls by €420m

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 22:44
Budget 2019: Cut stamp duty on sites for first time buyers

Budget 2019: Cut stamp duty on sites for first time buyers

IPAV says increase in stamp duty ‘adversely affecting’ affordability of one-off houses

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 13:21
Barclays set to become Ireland’s biggest bank thanks to Brexit

Barclays set to become Ireland’s biggest bank thanks to Brexit

UK bank moving ownership of European branches to Dublin, bringing €250bn in assets

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 12:09
House of Fraser won’t accept gift cards at Dundrum store

House of Fraser won’t accept gift cards at Dundrum store

Decision follows UK chain entering administration

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 09:46
Rome's Colosseum vs Bunratty Castle: are Irish tourist attractions value for money?

Rome's Colosseum vs Bunratty Castle: are Irish tourist attractions value for money?

Many Irish tourist spots charge more than more famous global counterparts

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 04:54
Paddy Power Betfair’s new US subsidiary agrees partnership to deliver growth

Paddy Power Betfair’s new US subsidiary agrees partnership to deliver growth

FanDuel Group has linked up with Boyd Gaming in partnership to deliver sport betting and online casino markets in the US

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 16:06
The trillion dollar question: what does a trillion look like?

The trillion dollar question: what does a trillion look like?

How much is a $1 trillion? Enough to buy every man, woman and child a house in Ireland

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 12:15
Davy upgrades Smurfit Kappa’s earnings growth by 5% for 2018

Davy upgrades Smurfit Kappa’s earnings growth by 5% for 2018

Move comes on back of a strong first half performance for paper and packaging giant as well as good fundamentals in the sector

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 09:44
VW posts forecast-beating Q2 profit but outlook dims

VW posts forecast-beating Q2 profit but outlook dims

New anti-pollution rules cloud the sales outlook for German carmaker Volkswagen

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 13:43
New lending to small businesses rises but challenges remain

New lending to small businesses rises but challenges remain

Three lenders account for 86 per cent of new lending flows in first quarter

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 13:42
Revenues at Smurfit Kappa show why it resisted takeover, says CFO

Revenues at Smurfit Kappa show why it resisted takeover, says CFO

‘We can deliver value,’ says Ken Bowles as company reports 5% rise in revenues

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 07:18
Returns of 1.6% could soon be on way for Irish savers

Returns of 1.6% could soon be on way for Irish savers

Pan-European player Raisin.com readying second assault on Irish market

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 03:15
Unemployment unchanged at 5.1% in July

Unemployment unchanged at 5.1% in July

Youth unemployment continuing to decline, latest figures show

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 11:27
European Commission clears Total Produce’s Dole deal

European Commission clears Total Produce’s Dole deal

Irish fruit distributor will take 45% stake in US rival earlier than expected

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 09:40
Hibernia Reit shareholder revolt dismissed as ‘nonsense’ by chairman

Hibernia Reit shareholder revolt dismissed as ‘nonsense’ by chairman

Property investment company targets sharp uplift in income as it readies rent reviews

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 09:02
Which is the best investment – your house or shares?

Which is the best investment – your house or shares?

If you had invested € 10,000 in a house or in shares back in 1990 which would be worth more today? And what if you had waited until 2005 to invest?

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 05:47
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