MyHome New Living

The long-term benefits of buying new

Purchasing a new-build home can offer significant financial advantages over the years, particularly when it comes to energy efficiency, maintenance, heating costs and government incentives.

New dwelling completions up 10.6% in first nine months of 2026

The latest CSO figures show that 26,833 new homes have been delivered across the country between the start of January and end of September.

The questions you should ask before buying

There are important considerations that every prospective buyer should investigate before making a decision on whether or not to buy a new home.

Buying off plans: what every buyer needs to know

Understanding the process before you commit can help you avoid costly surprises, ask the right questions and make a more informed decision.

What happens if your new-build home is delayed?

If you are buying a home off the plans, understanding what can cause delays, what your contract says and how to prepare for unexpected changes can help you avoid unnecessary stress.

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Average Irish mortgage rate inches higher

The Central Bank said the weighted average interest rate on new fixed rate mortgages - which make up 94% of the volume of new mortgages, was 3.49% in August, up one basis point from the previous month.

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House price inflation slows to lowest level in nearly three years

August 2026 was the lowest level of price growth in the Irish market since December 2023 and follows the trend recorded in the MyHome Property Report for Q3 2026, also released this week

Housing construction activity slides in September

The Index found that the reading for the construction sector stood at 50.4 during September, down from the 50.7 recorded in August. While this is a decline, it is still above the 50.0 mark which signals a slight expansion in the sector during the month.

Numbers availing of First Home Scheme on the rise

More than 6,500 property purchases have been supported by the First Home Scheme since it was established in 2022, new figures have revealed.

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Minister rules out increase to €500k cap on Help to Buy Scheme

Minister for Housing James Browne ruled out raising the €500,000 threshold on the basis that he felt it could add to house price inflation.

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Help to Buy Scheme increased to €35,000

The Help to Buy Scheme, first introduced in 2016, was increased by €5,000 to €35,000 in Tuesday's Budget for 2027.

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Record August for mortgage approvals