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More than a third of people feel now is a good time to save

There has been a rise in the number of people who think now is a good time to save. The Nationwide UK (Ireland) savings index shows those under the age of 50 feel Government policy is encouraging them to save, especially the reduction in the universal…

Average family income down €300 since austerity began

General, Home, Mortgages & Money

The average family in Ireland has seen its disposable income fall by €300 per month and the amount of tax they pay doubled, according to pre-budget analysis released by Grant Thornton. The research calculates the impact of the introduction of new taxes like the universal…

Lisney make pre-Budget submission setting out recommendations for the property market

Commercial Blog, General, Home, Industry News, Mortgages & Money, Property News, The First Time Buyer, The Investor, The Overseas Investor, The Renter, The Seller

Lisney has prepared a pre-Budget submission for the government in which it suggests a number of initiatives relating to the residential and commercial property market. Prior to setting out its recommendations, Lisney acknowledged some of the more positive measures implemented by the government in the…

Tax bills to rise by 10% next year

General, Home, Mortgages & Money, Property News

Tax bills are set to rise by more than 10% in 2013, even without any increase in income tax, an analysis by Grant Thornton has estimated. PAYE households may have to pay over €3,000 in additional taxes next year through a combination of increased PRSI…

Property tax is on its way but what is the best way to implement it?

General, Home, Mortgages & Money, Property News

Benjamin Franklin perhaps said it best when he said there was nothing certain in life apart from death and taxes. With that in mind, it appears inevitable that a new tax will be upon us next year – namely the property tax. Whether you agree…