Archive for March, 2008

Taking an interest

March 28, 2008

In light of the current market conditions, might interest-only mortgages be the answer for pressed borrowers? Barney McCarthy finds out

Conveyancing explained

March 20, 2008

It is an integral part of the housebuying process, but what exactly does conveyancing involve? Barney McCarthy finds out more

Taxing matters

March 18, 2008

How will the reforms to Capital Gains Tax affect property investors? Kate O’Raghallaigh finds out.

Stamp Duty explained

March 14, 2008

Chancellor Alistair Darling may have largely ignored it in his Budget, but what exactly is Stamp Duty? Barney McCarthy looks at the basics

Home Information Packs: Help or hindrance?

March 13, 2008

HIPs hit the headlines again the week – this time the subject of an apparent cover up. Kate O’Raghallaigh reports.

The changing face of home ownership

March 7, 2008

Barney McCarthy examines how attitudes to property have altered in recent years

Estate agents explained

March 4, 2008

What do estate agents actually do – and is it worth using one? Kate O’Raghallaigh investigates

Understanding affordable housing

March 3, 2008

What help is available from the Government to people struggling to get on the property ladder? Kate O’Raghallaigh reports.