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Athlone’s Sherry FitzGerald O'Meara has recently carried out a survey weighing up the options between buying and renting a home and is encouraging the public to buy now.

The most recent announcement by the ECB, slashing their interest rates by 75 basis points has been warmly welcomed by Healy Hynes of Hynes Real Estate Alliance. The ECB move now makes their benchmark rate almost half of what is was in October when it stood at 4.25 per cent.

A free seminar for first time buyers will be held in the Radisson SAS Hotel on Monday January 26 at 7pm. A host of speakers will be present to give impartial advice to first time buyers on the intricacies of buying a home, from the finance to the legal aspect.

The recapitalisation of the Irish banks by the Government must benefit mortgage holders and small business owners in Mayo and all over the country, according to Fianna Fáil TD and member of the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee, Dara Calleary.

Previously mortgage repayment protection cover could only be taken out within 90 days of mortgage drawdown. Having made the biggest financial investment of their lives, many home buyers were reluctant to commit to further premiums at this time. Product providers have now updated this product allowing customers to opt for it during the course of their mortgage term.

Joe Naughton of Era Oates Auctioneers has reported a significant increase in the number of viewers of properties in January, particularly from first time buyers.  

AIB today announces it is reducing its one year fixed interest rate for first time buyer owner occupiers to a market leading interest rate of 2.49 per cent.

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.

Ballinasloe's exciting, modern, architecturally designed Cuil na Canalach development at Pollboy in Ballinasloe, is continuing to experience high levels of buyer interest, and continuing steady levels of sales, despite the general air of doom and gloom surrounding the general economy, and the property market in particular. Cathal O'Malley, director of local development company Comrad Holdings which is developing the project smiles as he notes that it is not entirely unprecedented for Ballinasloe to buck the national trend, remembering how the town thrived during the 80s while the rest of the country experienced recession. 

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.