Below are two charts of the Euribor yield curve (many thanks to Bank of Scotland Treasury for their excellent daily reports!). Here ...

The builders, developers, and even architects I know are all having a really tough time at the moment, with some they are talking to th...

Paul O'Connor from MyHat.ie asked me to do a post about fixed rates, like us, they get lots of questions on mortgages, property etc. ...

A recent article in the Independent stated that 'fixed rate borrowers are taking all the pain'. The base rate has fallen from 4.25% to ...

Today we are going to look at a comparison of renting vs buying with a five year outlook given the current interest rates, the yield ou...

I have covered the area of microfinance before, and in nations where it works the multiplier effect of the credit is said to be quite a...

Banks are now reducing the LTV they will offer for new build properties but not in the second hand market and today we will look at why...

The Financial Regulator has been under increased scrutiny and for that reason it is probably a good idea if they take steps to ensure a...

I had dinner in early 2008 with a man who was a retired builder, he told me about the way he used to do business back in the 70's, and ...

We have written 'A Repossession Guide for Irish Homeowners' which you can download by clicking on the picture to the left. The guide...

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