Searching for a new house or apartment to rent can be quite tricky, particularly in major urban centres or cities. In Dublin, for example, there’s a lot of competition for free spots, with the average property in Ireland’s capital costing €1,741 per month to rent. But ther

Savings options If you’ve got some cash to spare, there are quite a few options that offer a better return compared to a bog standard savings account. Writing in The Irish Times this week, Fiona Reddan offers nine alternatives for savers seeking higher returns or better outcomes

National claims database? According to the Irish Independent, a national database of insurance claims could be established as a means of curbing rising motor insurance costs. Charlie Weston notes that at present, insurers maintain their own individual databases, making it harder to tr

Rental rise Rent has risen by an average of 9.3% nationwide in the first three months of the year, according to a new report from Daft.ie. The report raises concerns over this rate of inflation, noting that households should spend no more than one-third of their disposable income on r

Taking the plunge Getting married in the near future or not-so-distant future? Though you’ll often hear horrifying tales of couples plunged into significant debt in order to have one special day, you can still have a fantastic day without paying for it for the next 10 or 20 year

Attention renters – according to the Chairman of the Housing Agency, none of you are losers. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, Chairman Conor Skehan said that “I think people are coming around to the idea that renting isn’t for losers, it’s a valid choice for many people.” T

Selecting the right tenant is key to the success of your rental property. John Leahy ofwww.irishlandlord.com outlines the steps to successfully screen potential tenants. From the very first contact with the tenant, the screening process has begun. But with rents falling and more and m