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The ECB have increased rates – what does this mean for me?

Today the ECB increased their main refinancing rate from 2.4% to 2.65%, the second rate increase in three months. With inflation in the Euro area at 3.3% (3.7% in Ireland), far ahead of the ECB’s target level of 2% and with two more European Monetary Policy Meetings...

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,...
doddl mortgages featured in the news nationwide

doddl mortgages featured in the news nationwide

Great to see The Q3 Doddl Mortgage Switching Index featured nationwide again today highlighting the massive savings that can be made by reviewing your mortgage rate and switching your mortgage.

doddl mortgages on Newstalk

doddl mortgages on Newstalk

Listen to Martina Hennessy, MD of doddl mortgages on Newstalk, The Home Show with Sinead Ryan discussing discontinued Covid-19 Mortgage Payment Breaks

doddl Mortgages Live on TodayFM

doddl Mortgages Live on TodayFM

Martina Hennessy, MD of doddl mortgages on Today FM with Dermot & Dave discussing Avant Money, a new mortgage provide that has entered the Irish mortgage scene with lowest rate on market.

Securing a mortgage in the age of Covid 19

Securing a mortgage in the age of Covid 19

Despite fears that the mortgage market would grind to a halt after we entered lockdown, transactions continued, albeit at a lower level, with approvals down 62% in May.

Doddl Mortgages Live on Today FM

Doddl Mortgages Live on Today FM

Martina Hennessy MD of doddl mortgages was on Today FM with Dermot & Dave discussing all things mortgage-related specifically how Covid-19 Payments may impact on Mortgage Applications and Mortgage Drawdown.

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