Q&A: Tell me more about your favorite Irish mortgage bank/broker
Many of you have read my various mortgage posts/forum topics, etc, that are sprinkled throughout the site. On a couple, I have written about the various hoops I had to…
Wonderful Banking Improvements for those moving to Ireland
If you've moved to Ireland, or are in the planning stages of doing so, you've probably encountered some ridiculously restrictive Irish banking rules, the most impactful to new immigrants being…
Ep3: Tips for quickly finding the best Irish mortgage (audio)
In today's podcast I offer up some tips and resources for quickly finding the best mortgage in Ireland that suits your needs. There are plenty of options out there, and…
The only currency transfer service that I recommend
I have received a few emails in the last couple of months regarding the currency transfer service that I recommend - Mostly people are looking to get an idea of…
Challenges facing remote Irish mortgage hunters
I decided to follow up the last post on the blog (a guest article about the challenges facing remote buyers) with another on the topic of housing. I consistently get…
Things I wish I knew before applying for a mortgage in Ireland
Getting approval for a mortgage in Ireland is a trickier process than I had anticipated. I naively thought that with a secure job, a down payment at the ready, and…
Housing: 20% deposit looks likely to take affect, and dishearten first time buyers
I'm generally not one for publicly offering my opinion on social and political issues, but I'm breaking away from my norm for one issue that is looming heavily on me.…