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With affordability now back at 1997 levels, first time buyers are in prime position to get on the property ladder. To support customers unable to get to the bank during the week, AIB is opening two branches on Saturdays until the end of March. The branches in Lynch’s Castle and the Tuam Road will open from 11am to 3pm every Saturday until March 28. While the branches will not operate a cash service , the opening will give customers the chance to call into the branch to discuss their mortgage, personal, or business finance needs.

The current difficult economic conditions have made first time buyers nervous about getting on the property market. However with four rate reductions by the ECB since October 2008, coupled with increased value in the property market, first time buyers are being encouraged back into the market place.

A practical, informative book for first time buyers has just been published by Liberties Press, with the author of the book being Westport woman Donna Kennedy.

Half of potential first time buyers say they intend to purchase a property within the next 12 months with falling house prices remaining the key factor influencing the decision to buy, according to the latest market report from Rooney auctioneers. Availability of suitable property and overall economic conditions were cited as the next most important factors.

The current difficult economic conditions have made first time buyers nervous about getting into the property market. However with four rate reductions by the ECB since October 2008, coupled with increased value in the property market, first time buyers are being encouraged back into the marketplace.

Recent times have seen a huge shift in the way we view our finances and more and more yearning first time buyers are finding it difficult to reach their dream home. Saving for a house deposit has become even more pressing in recent months.

A first-time buyer is someone who hasn't previously, either individually or jointly, purchased or built, on his or her own behalf, a house in Ireland or abroad. Where there is more than one purchaser, each must come within the scope of the definition in order to avail of stamp duty exemptions. In addition, it must be your principal private residence and no rent, other than rent under the stamp duty rent a room arrangements, can be derived from the property for two years after the date of the current purchase.

A first-time buyer is someone who has not previously, either individually or jointly, purchased or built on his or her own behalf a house in Ireland or abroad. Where there is more than one purchaser, each must come within the scope of the definition in order to avail of stamp duty exemptions. In addition, it must be your principal private residence and no rent, other than rent under the stamp duty rent a room arrangements, can be derived from the property for two years after the date of the current purchase.