Fiona Reddan

Shorter mortgage terms and higher monthly payment as banks are reluctant to lend beyond retirement dates

Over three decades, the Trust has saved some 40 properties, from lighthouses to schoolhouses to gatehouses, it offers holiday options for everyone

KPMG and the Irish Tax Institute compared the tax burden on workers across eight countries

Customers who don’t comply can find their accounts restricted

Donors can secure 80% of the value of accepted works as a credit against outstanding and future tax bills

Redevelopment of Stanwix Village in Thurles, Co Tipperary, known locally – and lovingly – as the ‘Widows’ Homes’, is one that has caught the imagination

Government consultation on personal taxes calls for reform of system where between a quarter and a third of workers pay no tax or USC

Homeowners could save thousands when a new scheme launches next year, but retrofit pricing may be a bigger issue

Government focused its budgetary firepower on housing but reaction suggests it may not have done enough to keep any group happy

Signing a contract can expose buyers to liability for more than the deposit put down, so it is vital to ensure it is carefully worded

Those on social welfare, at work, some mortgage payers, some landlords, and tenants have seen gains in the budget

TikTok and financial advice: Not all investment advice on social media is wrong but much of it is, and you should be wary of the unhelpful focus on getting rich quick

Widening tax bands and lower USC mean all families are taking home more money - at least before the impact of inflation

Households will be hoping their local council votes for a reduction in the tax

It’s a good idea to start thinking of the mortgage product that best suits you – and to shop around for one that offers the best value