From Dublin to an Arctic island: What’s it like living in 24 hours of darkness?Cecilia Blomdahl spent part of her childhood in Dublin. Now, from her home near the North Pole, she blogs about life where the sun doesn’t shine for months at a timeSun Feb 11 2024 - 05:00
Richmond Marketing pre-lets new logistics facility in CitywestSubstantial facility will allow the company, which is behind brands such as Red Bull and Fever Tree, bring all its operations together under one roofWed Feb 07 2024 - 06:00
Retail investment opportunity at Millers Glen in SwordsNeighbourhood scheme with yield of 7.3 per cent will likely interest Irish and international investorsWed Feb 07 2024 - 05:50
Unclaimed tax refunds: How to get some of your tax backIrish taxpayers are losing out by an average of almost €300 each by not filing a tax return each year and claiming credits they are dueTue Feb 06 2024 - 05:00
Swords HQ facility guiding more than €19mFormer Hertz service centre in Swords Business Park, close to proposed MetroLink stop, offers potential for HQ or mixed-use redevelopmentWed Jan 31 2024 - 06:00
Development land market hit record low in 2023Busier fourth quarter points to recovery in the year aheadWed Jan 31 2024 - 05:30
Turning 66? New rules on PRSI could cost you moneyMoves to let people defer their State pension for higher payments later on is currently not a good trade-off for manyTue Jan 30 2024 - 05:00
Branded residences from the likes of Armani, Porsche and the Ritz are taking off. Can we expect them in Ireland?Luxury brands from hotel chains and fashion designers to car manufacturers are looking to the housing market to boost their businessesSat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
Is it time to say goodbye to Help to Buy?Several reports argue popular scheme for first-time buyers is poorly targeted and doing little to increase supplyTue Jan 23 2024 - 05:00
Landmark St Stephen’s Green portfolio, with potential for apartments or boutique hotel, for €13.5mPrime location offers potential for residential development, or opportunity for Press Up group to revisit boutique hotel planWed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Marlet secures €113.6m refinancing deal with BlackRock for Dundrum schemeGreen Acre Grange is a 307 apartment development beside Airfield urban farmWed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Are you a homeowner? Here’s how you may be able to get up to €1,250 back this JanuaryIf you think you may be due some money back on the interest you have paid, here is what you need to knowTue Jan 16 2024 - 00:00
Your pay cheque will be bigger this month. Here’s why As budget changes kick in, households will benefit from a reduction in income tax, an increase in the rent credit and welfare payments and another ‘Christmas’ bonusTue Jan 09 2024 - 05:00
Personal finance review of 2023: Banks depart, pensions for most and rising rates hit homeownersFalling inflation and the prospect of lower interest rates point to better times for consumers in 2024 though more competition in banking would helpTue Dec 19 2023 - 05:00
Retire at 67 for a higher pension? New regime begins in JanuaryWhether you are continuing to work, your overall income, the rate at which you pay tax and your health are all factors that you need to considerTue Dec 12 2023 - 05:00
Will an EV end up costing more or less than a petrol or diesel car?From insurance and fuel to up-front purchase costs and depreciation, motorists need to carefully weigh the financial pros and cons of EV ownershipTue Dec 05 2023 - 11:05
No bedroom and €2,000 a month: Why cost-rental is an alternative to private marketAs expensive studio apartments hit the market, cost-rental homes, where rents are fixed at below market rates, can be a good alternative. The challenge, however, is getting oneSun Dec 03 2023 - 05:00
Too old to buy? The challenges of buying a house when you’re olderShorter mortgage terms and higher monthly payment as banks are reluctant to lend beyond retirement datesTue Nov 28 2023 - 05:00
A New Year’s break with a difference: Take a step back in time with the Irish Landmark TrustOver three decades, the Trust has saved some 40 properties, from lighthouses to schoolhouses to gatehouses, it offers holiday options for everyoneSat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
How much tax do Irish workers pay compared to US, Sweden, Germany and Singapore?KPMG and the Irish Tax Institute compared the tax burden on workers across eight countriesTue Nov 21 2023 - 05:00
Why does Revolut keep asking me for my PPS number?Customers who don’t comply can find their accounts restrictedTue Nov 14 2023 - 05:45
Budget enhances tax relief for the rich for the benefit of our heritageDonors can secure 80% of the value of accepted works as a credit against outstanding and future tax billsTue Nov 07 2023 - 05:00
Remarkable transformation of historic Stanwix Village: ‘The only complaint is the units are too warm’Redevelopment of Stanwix Village in Thurles, Co Tipperary, known locally – and lovingly – as the ‘Widows’ Homes’, is one that has caught the imaginationSun Nov 05 2023 - 05:00
Broadening the base: Should lower-paid workers pay more tax?Government consultation on personal taxes calls for reform of system where between a quarter and a third of workers pay no tax or USCTue Oct 31 2023 - 05:00
Home retrofit: low-cost loans will help but homeowners left to deal with inflated pricesHomeowners could save thousands when a new scheme launches next year, but retrofit pricing may be a bigger issueSun Oct 29 2023 - 05:00
Renters, homeowners, landlords: Who did best out of Budget 2024?Government focused its budgetary firepower on housing but reaction suggests it may not have done enough to keep any group happyTue Oct 24 2023 - 05:00
The perils – or otherwise - of pulling out of a house saleSigning a contract can expose buyers to liability for more than the deposit put down, so it is vital to ensure it is carefully wordedTue Oct 17 2023 - 05:00
Budget 2024 families: Something for everyone in the audienceThose on social welfare, at work, some mortgage payers, some landlords, and tenants have seen gains in the budgetTue Oct 10 2023 - 18:58
#Moneytok: Can TikTok turn you into a millionaire investment whiz? TikTok and financial advice: Not all investment advice on social media is wrong but much of it is, and you should be wary of the unhelpful focus on getting rich quickTue Oct 10 2023 - 05:00
How much tax have you saved since 2013?Widening tax bands and lower USC mean all families are taking home more money - at least before the impact of inflationTue Oct 03 2023 - 05:00
Will your property tax bill go up or down for 2024?Households will be hoping their local council votes for a reduction in the taxSat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
Fixed, cashback or variable - what is the best mortgage option when interest rates are soaring? It’s a good idea to start thinking of the mortgage product that best suits you – and to shop around for one that offers the best valueWed Sept 27 2023 - 05:40
Banking scams: ‘I deposited €10,000 in the morning – it was gone by 4pm’Banking scams are on the rise but there are steps you can take to keep your money safeTue Sept 26 2023 - 05:30
Savings rates are rising. Here’s how to maximise your returnIf you have locked your savings away for a fixed term at lower rates, you may need to think about your best approachTue Sept 19 2023 - 05:00
Property tax costs likely to rise sharply for Irish with second homes in FranceDecision by president Emmanuel Macron allows local councils increase their taxes on second homes by up to 60 per centSat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
Growth of digital payments: Can retailers really refuse to accept cash?Ireland has one of the highest values of online payments but EU is proposing measures to protect the use of cashTue Sept 12 2023 - 05:00
Budget 2024: What measures will we see - from tax and childcare cuts to electricity credits?One-off measures might be worth paying closer attention to as modest budget package leaves little room for major tax reformTue Sept 05 2023 - 05:00
If you’re going to buy crypto, here’s some adviceSpeculate only with what you can afford to lose, and don’t forget about tax if you do make moneyTue Aug 29 2023 - 00:00
Why are Irish savers getting such a raw deal on their nest eggs?Disenchantment with the paltry levels of return on offer from Irish savings products is rising, and State savings are part of the problemTue Aug 22 2023 - 05:00
A family trip to Legoland UK: Eighty million bricks, models galore and fun for all A dual theme park trip in the UK has plenty to offer kids of all ages (and their parents)Sun Aug 20 2023 - 05:00
Cars, holidays and solar panels drive personal borrowing to record highs Interest rates may be rising, but so too is demand for personal lendingTue Aug 15 2023 - 05:00
Auckland boat house sells for record €1.1m but New Zealand property market looks shakyRising interest rates have pushed prices into reverse, but there are still signs of exuberance in the marketSat Aug 12 2023 - 05:00
BYOB is back: The restaurants around Ireland where you can bring your own booze Save money by buying cheaply in your local supermarket or treat yourself by upgrading the usual house wineTue Jul 18 2023 - 06:05
Now you can ‘earn’ $90,000 by moving to remote Irish islandsGlobal press gets the wrong end of the stick on new Government islands planFri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
Remote work tax credit: too much effort for just €61 back?Just 20% of those eligible have claimed the relief thus far for 2022, latest Revenue figures showTue Jul 11 2023 - 05:00
Worked in the UK? Top up your pension and benefit by as much as €180,000Hundreds of thousands of Irish residents may benefit from a chance to ‘buy back’ up to 19 years of UK state pension entitlementTue Jul 04 2023 - 05:00
Irish food writer plans her next adventure in rural FranceTrish Deseine is selling her cottage deep in the French countryside but won’t be moving farSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
Fiona Reddan: How much might you get back in tax cuts in this year’s budget?Budget 2024: Indexation of tax bands is the reform most sought by tax professionals to ensure people’s standstill position does not weakenTue Jun 27 2023 - 05:00
Are you getting the most out of your health insurance? Many of us fail to claim these benefitsWhile you may be adept at claiming money back for a GP visit, many of us fail to claim a host of other benefitsTue Jun 20 2023 - 05:00
Savings rates are rising: here are the best accounts for you Mainstream Irish lenders are not currently the best option for deposits as consumers are urged to keep an eye on changing offersTue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00
