New Homes: Mortgage and finance advice that could save you money

Buying a new home is the biggest financial decision in most people's lifetimes. Conor Power looks at a range of financial choices open to buyers in the current Irish mortgage market

Compared to the big outlay needed to secure ownership of your home, the ancillary costs might seem relatively insignificant, but they do add up to a significant sum.

Choosing the best rate 

The kind of rates that are available can be divided into the two main categories of “fixed rate” and “variable rate”.