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6 steps to fund refurbishments when purchasing a second hand home
Here, our Home Buyer Helper team outline the simple steps involved in getting funding for refurbishments once you’ve secured your property.
Irish Independent doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index
Householders rolling off fixed rates could be needlessly overpaying almost €16,000 in the next three years on the average mortgage if they do not make the right choice about their next move, an expert has warned.
Purchasing a new build – where to start
There are many advantages to purchasing a new build home. Our Home Buyer Helper team have put together this quick guide on what you’re getting, and what to look out for.
5 Top Tips for Mortgage Switching
As a follow on from our interview with Claire Byrne, we share some information on mortgage switching and highlight the importance of reviewing your mortgage rate.
Discussing Mortgage Interest Rates on RTE Prime Time
Latest ESRI research shows that 46% of mortgage holders do not compare mortgage offers despite what it say are differences of tens of thousands of Euros in interest savings.
Your property search – where to start
House hunting can be frustrating, and sometimes disappointing but you don’t need to go it alone. Here our Home Buyer Helper team outline a few basic tips to help you set yourself up for a better house hunting experience.
All you need to know about the First Home Scheme Ireland
The First Home Scheme is designed to support home ownership by bridging the gap between what an eligible first time buyer can secure as mortgage approval under Central Bank loan to income rules
Prepare for Mortgage Payment Increases: Tips for Irish Homeowners as Fixed-Rate Mortgages Come to an End
As fixed-rate mortgages come to an end, Irish homeowners could see an immediate payment increase of up to €489 per month, according to the latest doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index.
Two easy steps to apply for the First Home Scheme
Our experts outline the steps required to get on Ireland’s first home scheme
Homeowners urged to act now to avoid mortgage repayment hikes
We highlight the significant savings that can be made by switching your mortgage and also look at whether those on short term fixed rates should look to break out of their fixed rate and lock into a longer term fixed rate in anticipation of expected rate increases.
Online mortgage broker doddl.ie secures multimillion euro investment
Funding comes as increasingly challenging home-buying market raises profile of brokers.
First Home (Shared Equity) Scheme – what we know?
The scheme is designed to support home ownership by bridging the gap between what an eligible first time buyer can secure as mortgage approval under Central Bank loan to income rules plus their deposit versus the purchase price of the new build property they are hoping to purchase.
Homeowners could save €20,000 over 7 years
Surging house prices over the last two years mean that thousands of homeowners are unexpectedly eligible for lower mortgage rates.
Mortgage switching jumps ahead of banks pulling out of market
There has been a surge in the number of people switching mortgages to take advantage of better competition in the market.
10 ways to save money
There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tips.
Saving tips
Doddl Managing Director, Martina Hennessy has outlined two key steps for homeowners to take in 2022 to combat rising bills and living expenses and save mega bucks.
Tax cuts and SSIA-style pensions
Hopes for the new year include financial literacy in schools and return of rent credit.
Our property finance expert answers your questions – Nov ’21
Full article: independent.ie Question We are a couple who are saving for our first home. We both kept our jobs and...
Record number of homeowners saving money by switching their mortgages
Mortgage switching has hit an all-time high as homeowners seek to cut thousands of euro from their annual payments.
Record numbers switching mortgages as homeowners eye thousands in savings
Enhanced competition in the home loan market has driven a 36% increase in approvals for mortgage switching in a year, the highest figure on record.
Homeowners could save €4,000 by switching mortgage providers
Mortgage advice company doddl.ie says switching in Irish market has hit record levels
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