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PRSA – Questions And Answers (2023)
1.What are the latest funding rules for an Employer paying into a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)? There is no limit on the...
May 16, 20236 min read


Mortgage Protection Calculator
Citywide Financial Provide a Free Broker Service. Apply online and get mortgage protection cover in under an hour. What is mortgage...
Apr 20, 20232 min read


The Directors Pension For Business Owners And The Advantages Of Having One
How does a Director's Pension work? A Directors Pension can be the most tax-efficient way for you as a director to get profits from your...
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Mortgage Protection: The Basic Questions Answered
Mortgage protection is oft-discussed in the news and online these days, with promises of the lowest cost coverage in advertisements and...
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Buying a house with a friend
Buying a house with a friend can be a great way to enter the property market, but it’s important to understand the risks and...
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Getting a Mortgage In Ireland After Living Abroad
For any Irish expats looking to begin their mortgage journey once they return to Ireland, the good news is that being an expat won’t...
Feb 23, 20232 min read


First Home Scheme (FHS) Rule Updates January 2023
What is the First Home Scheme (FHS)? The FHS is a scheme backed by the Irish Government to enable first time buyers and other eligible...
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Getting A Mortgage In 2023
How Many Times My Salary Can I borrow For A Mortgage in Ireland? The Central Bank has eased mortgage lending rules since January 2023 for...
Jan 19, 20232 min read


What is life Assurance underwriting?
As life insurance experts with years of experience in the Irish market, we have helped individuals from all walks of life get the right...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Should I review my Life Assurance policy?
You should review all of your insurance policies once a year. If you have a major life change it makes sense to talk to a financial...
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Central Bank Set To Ease Mortgage Lending Rules from Jan 2023
What are the new mortgage lending rules for 2023? The Central Bank has confirmed that it will ease mortgage lending rules for first-time...
Oct 19, 20222 min read


Can I get Life Assurance With Chronic Back Pain?
Back pain won’t increase the cost of life cover or mortgage protection; however it can affect serious illness cover and income...
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Discussing the Different Mortgage Types
With more mortgage applications being approved than ever, there has been an uptick in blogs, articles and online chatter about mortgages....
Jul 28, 20222 min read


SHARED EQUITY SCHEME FIRST HOME SCHEME
What is the shared equity scheme (first home scheme)? This shared equity scheme opened for application on 7th July 2022 and is available...
Jul 13, 20224 min read


Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan
(known as the Local Authority Home Loan Scheme since 4th January 2022) We regularly get queries in relation to the Rebuilding Ireland...
Jun 22, 20223 min read


An introduction to Income Protection
Citywide Financial is often surprised by how little we're asked about income protection. While insurance packages like mortgage...
Jun 14, 20223 min read


Some tips on Mortgage Protection Insurance
Buying a home for the first time conjures up feelings of excitement and frustration The excitement comes from getting on the property...
May 25, 20223 min read


What Should I Avoid Doing When Closing On A House?
Most potential buyers are ecstatic at the news that they have got mortgage approval. However it’s essential to bear in mind that the...
May 6, 20222 min read


Should I Review My Mortgage?
If you currently have a mortgage, you may want to change to a different mortgage or an alternative lender to secure a better deal…. When...
Mar 17, 20226 min read


Buy To Let Mortgages
What is a Buy To Let mortgage? A buy to let mortgage is comparable in many ways to a residential mortgage. There are however some notable...
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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