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Properties4 minutesKitchen Upgrades Adding €10K to Irish Home Value When it comes to your home, the kitchen really is the heart of the matter — especially here in Ireland. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or a homeowner thinking of selling, investing in the right kitchen upgrades can genuinely add value without breaking the […]
Properties4 minutesRenting Realities: Finding Space on an Irish Budget Ah, renting in Ireland right now — it’s a bit of a mixed bag, isn’t it? You’ve probably heard all the doom and gloom: rising rents, scarce properties, fierce competition. And sure, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. But let’s be honest, while the market’s tough, it’s […]
Properties3 minutesLandlord Tax Changes Simplified for 2026 Ireland If you’re a landlord in Ireland, you’ve probably heard whispers (or loud shouts) about the new tax changes coming into effect in 2026. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed — the rules seem to shift every year, and with all the jargon flying around, it’s hard to know what […]
Properties3 minutesNew Home Life: What Irish Buyers Really Experience Buying a home in Ireland is a huge milestone. Whether it’s your first place or a family move, stepping over that threshold for the first time feels like a fresh start — a mix of excitement, relief, and yes, a little bit of nerves. But what’s life […]
Properties3 minutesFirst-Time Buyers Battle Tough New 2026 Market For many, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the trickiest years yet to get a foot on the property ladder here in Ireland. If you’re a first-time buyer, you’ll know the feeling: high prices, scarce homes, new rules to navigate, and interest rates that don’t make […]
Properties3 minutesLess Than 1,800 Homes Left to Rent Across Ireland If you’re on the hunt for a rental home in Ireland right now, you’ll know it’s tough out there. Really tough. The latest figures show that the total number of rental properties available nationwide has dropped below 1,800. To put that into perspective, that’s fewer homes […]
Properties3 minutesEvictions Up 50% as New Tenancy Laws Kick In If you’re renting in Ireland right now, you might have noticed a worrying trend: a sharp rise in eviction notices. In fact, reports show a sudden 50% jump in evictions served to tenants in the months leading up to March 2026. This isn’t just a number […]
Properties3 minutesOver 10,000 Irish Families Seek Rental Aid in Q1 It’s a tough time to be renting in Ireland right now. In the first three months of 2026 alone, over 10,000 households reached out to Threshold for help with rental issues. That’s not just a number — it’s families, couples, and individuals facing the daily stress […]
Properties3 minutesHigher Interest Rates Slam Irish Mortgage Hopes If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news or chatting with friends and family about buying a home, you’ve probably noticed a common theme: interest rates are stubbornly high. For many hopeful buyers across Ireland, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a reality that’s making the […]
Properties3 minutesIrish Property Prices Climb Despite Shaky Economy Isn’t it a bit of a head-scratcher? Here we are, with the economy feeling a bit wobbly, inflation easing off, and yet the price of homes across Ireland keeps on rising. You’d expect things to cool down a bit, right? But the Irish property market is proving to […]
Properties3 minutesThe Growing Despair Among ‘Generation Rent’ It’s 2026, and if you’re a young person renting in Ireland, you might feel like you’re stuck on a never-ending treadmill. The idea of owning your own home — once a solid goal, a rite of passage — now feels like a distant, almost impossible dream. You’re part of […]
Properties4 minutesThe Rising Challenge: When Saving Feels Like Running on the Spot If you’ve been saving for years, watching your pennies pile up in the hopes of finally stepping onto the property ladder, only to find yourself still renting, you’re far from alone. The Irish housing market has been a tough nut to crack for many, […]