Office redevelopment opportunity off St Stephen’s Green for €13mPossible options for 1970s property include eight-storey office building, 133-room hotel or 154-unit student accommodation blockWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Price cut of 40% on Waterford factory Former Cartamundi factory is back on the market with a significantly reduced guide price of €11mWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Development opportunity in Dublin 8 for €2.5mCatholic Guides are selling property to fund acquisition of new facility in the areaWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Opportunity for hotel development in Kilkenny’s new Abbey QuarterHistoric location will be a new urban quarter, with office, residential, hotel, retail and educational facilitiesWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Site with planning permission for 113 apartments in Dublin 12Canal House on Herberton Road is in an area of substantial urban renewalWed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Mixed-use on Thomas Street for €3.7mWith a passing rent of more than €250,000, this property offers ‘a winning combination of convenience and potential’Wed Oct 09 2024 - 05:00
Residential site in upmarket Howth for €4.75m Feasibility study for site on Kitestown Road shows potential for 21 housesWed Oct 02 2024 - 11:11
Ormond Quay mixed-use investment for €1.275mOpportunity will appeal to range of investors, including those with a child in third level, as it offers both rental and personal useWed Oct 02 2024 - 05:47
Fiona Reddan: What lessons on pension auto-enrolment can be learned from the UK?The Government’s plan to boost private pension coverage looks likely to have less of an impact than had been hopedTue Oct 01 2024 - 06:00
How 13 years of Fine Gael have changed your taxesHow have our budget families fared with changes in tax and relief since 2011, in the aftermath of the crash?Tue Sept 24 2024 - 05:00
Financing your new home: The grants worth thousands, cheapest mortgage options and should you really go for cash back?And make sure to watch out for budget day next Tuesday, as you can expect some announcements on the housing frontMon Sept 23 2024 - 05:45
How will your family cope if you die suddenly?The people charged with managing your affairs after you die, or needing access to family funds, need to know where things areTue Sept 17 2024 - 05:00
Spray foam insulation: as 300,000 UK homeowners are left in a tight spot, Irish surveyors have their own warningsA UK report this year found that when applied at rafter level to timber sloped roofs, this insulation may create or conceal moisture problemsThu Sept 12 2024 - 00:00
Inheritance tax: How many people actually pay it?While inheritance taxes might generate a lot of attention, on an annual basis, they don’t contribute a significant amount to the exchequer. That’s why some countries have abolished itTue Sept 10 2024 - 06:00
What to expect in Budget 2025: Income tax changes, cost of living payments and how about inheritance tax?Budget set to be a pre-election attempt to win middle-class votes, with inheritance tax cuts, falling income taxes and housing on the agendaTue Sept 03 2024 - 05:00
As mortgage interest rates fall, what should you do with the spare cash: save it or overpay your mortgage?After you have paid off more expensive debt, overpaying a mortgage may deliver better returnsTue Aug 27 2024 - 05:00
Bubbling up: champagne is back on the the menuMixed success for bubbly as an investment despite landmark Sotheby’s auction house eventsTue Aug 20 2024 - 10:00
I went to Center Parcs abroad. Was it any cheaper than Ireland?Holidaymakers need to weigh up convenience, cost and available activities around each locationTue Jul 23 2024 - 05:00
Invest like a millionaire: the world of private market investment is beginning to open upWith the number of listed companies falling, investing in private market assets is increasingly a ‘need to’ not a ‘want to’ for investorsTue Jul 16 2024 - 05:00
From stay and spend to the domicile levy, some budget blunders for Jack Chambers to avoidOur new Minister for Finance would do well to reflect on previous policy initiatives before delivering his first budgetTue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Generation rent: Here’s how ‘forever renters’ in Ireland can look to secure their financial futuresIt’s important to realise that owning your own home is not the only way to secure your financial futureWed Jul 03 2024 - 05:56
Who is buying a home in Ireland today? The changing profile of first-time buyersFirst-time buyers are getting older, buying smaller homes and are not necessarily in a couple. Some urban areas other than Dublin are seeing relatively low activityTue Jul 02 2024 - 06:00
Remove rent cap or supply of new properties will ‘fall away’, estate agent report findsRetention of cap, which limits annual increases to 2% in rent pressure zones, will jeopardise future investment, Hooke & MacDonald saysWed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Is it time to introduce a new Irish savings scheme with tax incentives?The individual savings account scheme in the UK provides tax-free gains and other benefits from four types of investmentTue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
They’re tax efficient – but should you invest in trusts?Investment trusts have historically appealed to investors seeking income as like other public companies they will often pay out dividendsTue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
Cash only, please: why you can’t buy some properties if you need a mortgageWhen a property goes to market seeking a cash-only buyer, it’s sometimes down to construction, planning and boundary issuesMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
Deposits war heats up: Irish savers starting to see much higher rates offeredLooking outside the traditional banks will open the door to much more competitive interest on your savingsTue Jun 11 2024 - 05:00
Money dos and don’ts when travelling this summerIf travelling outside euro zone, consider getting your cash before you go or prefund a card and always watch out for the small print on things like ATM withdrawalsTue Jun 04 2024 - 05:00
House swapping: ‘It’s never hard to find people who want to come to Dublin’It’s an effective way to save on holiday expenses, but is it worth the effort involved in arranging a swap and getting your house in order?Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Weddings, rent and houses: What are the tax implications of a range of gifts to children?Strict rules on what does and does not count as normal family expenditure under Revenue rulesTue May 28 2024 - 05:00
Taxation on investments: What changes might be on the way?Consensus is that Irish system for taxing investments is inconsistent and offputting for investorsTue May 21 2024 - 05:00
How a rail pass could be just the ticket for cheap travel across Europe for all agesAcross Europe, budget-friendly initiatives are designed to tempt people out of their cars and into more sustainable forms of transportTue May 14 2024 - 05:00
Switching your mortgage: Incentives are on the rise, so is now the time to change?Homeowners need to balance the allure of enhanced cashback offers against the rates of offer and the prospect of cuts in the months aheadTue May 07 2024 - 05:00
Bonds are back: but should you invest?Rising interest rates and falling inflation have created a positive environment for this type of investmentTue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00
Interior design advice from just €25: how to get it and what it offersA one-off consultation can help you choose everything from paint colours and curtains to storage solutions. And it doesn’t have to break the bankSun Apr 28 2024 - 05:37
Six things you need to do before retirementIt’s never too early to check whether your current pension savings match your plans for retirement, or too late to take actionTue Apr 23 2024 - 05:10
Gifting to your children? Make sure you don’t leave them with a big tax billYoung man liable for €66,000 tax after parents ‘earmarked’ small-gift-exemption amounts for him in their own bank accountTue Apr 16 2024 - 05:00
Not switching mortgages can cost you: Cautious Irish homeowners have lost out on thousands in savingsCentral Bank report shows homeowners responded sharply to ECB rate hikes – but would have saved more if they had switched earlierMon Apr 15 2024 - 05:00
Budget 2025: What might Taoiseach Simon Harris do for your taxes?Simon Harris will be looking to manage the delicate balance between raising revenue and keeping the electorate happyTue Apr 09 2024 - 05:00
Death, taxes and life insurance: Why it is costing you not to get marriedChange may be afoot, but there is no doubt that cohabiting couples lose out financially when compared to married peopleTue Apr 02 2024 - 05:45
Dermot Bannon: ‘People arrive in with Instagram photos ... just trying to recreate someone else’s life’ This year’s Simon Open Doors project will mean architects countrywide give hour-long consultations in return for charity donationsSun Mar 31 2024 - 05:00
Married? Here are some of the financial advantages of saying ‘I do’Ireland’s tax code is structured in a way that provides benefits to married couples that are not available to othersTue Mar 26 2024 - 05:00
Hiring cleaners, childminders or carers: What are my tax and legal obligations?Failing to understand whether you are an employer or they are contractors can land you in hot waterTue Mar 19 2024 - 05:00
An enormous global wealth transfer from boomers to younger generations is on the way, report predictsKnight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in IrelandTue Mar 12 2024 - 05:00
Snow problem: Buying a property in a ski resortAltitude, climate change and rental income are all factors in choosing an investment property as is how much cash you bring to the tableTue Mar 05 2024 - 05:00
Why are some people paying income tax at almost 70%? Their pension pot is too bigSaving for a pension is encouraged but saving too much can land you with an unwelcome tax bill as high earners in the public and private sectors have discoveredTue Feb 27 2024 - 05:00
What to avoid if you’re looking for a mortgage to buy a new homeKeeping a messy bank account, failing to study the market and not taking account of lending rules are among common mistakes made by first-time buyersWed Feb 21 2024 - 05:45
Renovating, retrofitting or buying a home? Don’t let the Government claw its money backStep even marginally outside the rules of various Government incentives and you could find Revenue knocking on your doorTue Feb 20 2024 - 05:00
Buy a home now or wait for mortgage interest rates to drop?Waiting for rates to fall may take longer than first-time buyers would likeSat Feb 17 2024 - 05:00
‘I wouldn’t have done that if I’d known’: Influencers wise up to potential tax billsInfluencers might think twice if a #gifted stay results in a €400 tax billTue Feb 13 2024 - 05:00
