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5 numbers that help explain the Irish housing & mortgage market right now

These 5 figures help explain what’s happening in the mortgage & property market in Ireland. 1. What is the average income of a newly mortgaged first time buyer? €95,000 — The average household income of a mortgaged first-time buyer is now around €95,000. 2. What...

You have €150k equity in your  current home… so why can moving still be so difficult?

Why is trading up so difficult? 6 challenges facing movers AND how we can help at doddl. 1. There simply aren’t enough suitable second-hand homes available. This is probably the biggest issue. MyHome’s Q2 report estimates that only around 2% of Ireland’s 2.2 million...

Mortgage Switching Volumes up 25% as more people SAVE by switching

Homeowners increasingly opting for top up mortgages with their existing bank may be costing themselves thousands in needless charges and repayments according to the Q2 Irish Independent doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index. As the value of mortgage switching reaches...

In the News: Irish Independent doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index

Mortgage holders are moving early to seek protection from potential interest rate rises as rising household costs leave borrowers more exposed to even modest rate increases. The shift comes as approximately 40,000 mortgage holders are set to roll off fixed mortgage...

How to finance home renovations and what are Green rates?

Green home improvement loans and green mortgages are becoming more popular in Ireland. This is because more homeowners want to make their homes energy-efficient and save money. Lenders often offer lower interest rates if your home is energy-efficient. In other words,...

Inflation and its impact on Interest Rates

Coming into 2026 it was expected that the year would be one of rate stability, however geopolitical tensions feeding back into increased inflation and lower growth expectations for the Euro area is leading many analysts to predict that the ECB may increase rates this...
Is a fixed rate mortgage a good idea?

Is a fixed rate mortgage a good idea?

80% of new mortgages were drawn down on fixed rates last year. Fixed rates are lower than variable rates which is one of the reasons they are so popular right  now but also mortgage holders value the security of knowing what their repayments will be and having a set monthly repayment.

doddl mortgages featured nationwide

doddl mortgages featured nationwide

The Q1 Irish Independent doddl mortgages switching index featured nationwide highlighting how you could SAVE over €12,000 for only 6 hrs of your time!⁠ ⁠

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

It is not always clear if your employer is availing of the EWSS (Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme) subsidy unlike the TWSS (Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme) last year that was on your payslip, the EWSS isn’t.

Busy week for mortgage switching at doddl

Busy week for mortgage switching at doddl

Everyone should be looking at their rate and term at regular intervals to see if they can save by reducing interest rates either with their existing lender or by switching mortgage provider.

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