Buying
Getting the sale agreed
Getting the sale agreed. Read about finding the right property & making an offer to the selling...
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Buying
Will my mortgage application be approved?
Will my mortgage application be approved? Learn how to increase your chances to qualify if you ...
Buying
What is the mortgage closing process?
What is the mortgage closing process? Learn the steps involved in closing a mortgage, when the ...
Buying
What is stamp duty on property?
What is stamp duty? Discover what stamp duty means in Ireland, rates that apply & how much to p...
Buying
Moving into your first home
Congratulations – you’re almost there. Make the process as painless as possible with our gu...
Buying
Inexpensive home interior upgrades
Inexpensive home interior upgrades. Learn how to be thrifty when doing up your home on a budget...
Buying
Considering your next move? Moving house tips
Want moving house tips? We have some helpful advice that you can use when considering to move w...
Looking
The full costs and fees for buying a house
Do you know the costs & solicitors fees for buying a house? Read our guide to additional expens...
Looking
So you have the deposit, but are you mortgage ready?
Learn how to get mortgage ready. Discover the next steps before a lender can approve a mortgage...
Looking
First time buyer mistakes to avoid
1: It's out of your budget
Your dream home and your first home aren't always going to be the...
Looking
How to decide to buy a house
How to decide to buy a house. Read our interview with a couple about their mortgage journey fro...
Looking
Fixed vs variable rate mortgages – what’s right for me?
Fixed vs variable rate mortgage. Learn the difference between each type of mortgage, get to kno...
Looking
Dermot Bannon’s 5 self-build tips
Dermot Bannon self-build tips. Get advice on allowing yourself plenty of time to get three quot...
Looking
Dermot Bannon’s top tips for viewing your potential new home
Dermot Bannon tips. Get advice for viewing your potential new house from the architect featured...
Looking
Property search tips for choosing your new home
Need property search tips when your choosing a new home? Get practical advice on buying an apar...
Looking
Questions for estate agents
Looking for questions to ask estate agents? Find out what are the questions that will give you ...
Saving
How to save for a First Time Buyer deposit
Saving for a first time buyer deposit? Read these practical tips about what you need for a depo...
Saving
How to get a mortgage & increase your chances of getting an offer
Learn how to get a mortgage. Discover the best ways of increasing your chances of success in ge...
Saving
Can you afford to buy your first home?
Want to know how can you afford to buy your first home? Simply answer yes to these questions to...
Saving
7 questions to ask yourself before buying a house
There is so much to consider when buying a home that it can be overwhelming. Here are 7 questio...
Saving
4 reasons to start saving for your first home
Saving for your first home? Learn the reasons why owning a home instead of paying rent could im...
Saving
5 steps to buying your first home
Are you buying your first home? Learn the steps including saving, spending, mortgage approval, ...
Saving
8 changes to make when saving for a mortgage deposit
Saving for a mortgage deposit? Get these useful tips about lifestyle changes & spending which c...
Saving
How a mortgage specialist can help you
Learn how a mortgage specialist can help you. Get support when you apply for a mortgage where w...
Saving
How to set and reach your mortgage savings goals
Saving for a deposit is one of the first steps towards getting a mortgage and can be one of the...
Saving
Learn how much you can borrow for a mortgage
Asking how much can I borrow for a mortgage? Learn how lenders decide the amount you can borrow...
Saving
How to get on the property ladder
Climbing the property ladder? Follow these easy steps which you can take to help you get a foot...
Saving
Mortgage jargon buster
Mortgage jargon buster. We simplified confusing terms often used around mortgages that you may ...
Saving
Mortgage myths busted
To help clear up any confusion over mortgages we’ve debunked some of the most common mortgage...
Saving
Steps to follow when buying a house
Learn the steps to follow when buying a house. Get advice on how to manage your savings & reduc...
Bereavement
Before you get in touch with us
We know this is a difficult time, being prepared may help you...
Bereavement
Pick the best option to notify us
We have a number of ways for you to notify us. Pick the option which suits you best...
Bereavement
What happens after you notify us?
How we manage the accounts of the deceased after notification...
Bereavement
How do I pay the funeral director and funeral related expenses?
Paying for funeral and other related expenses has been made as easy as possible.....
Bereavement
Useful Checklists and Forms
Checklists and Forms which will help you manage your way through the bereavement process ...
Bereavement
Glossary of Terms
Some legal terms explained...
Bereavement
Providing proof of Identification and Address
If you are not a Bank of Ireland account holder you will have to provide some documentation...
Bereavement
Bereavement Booklet
Helping you to work through finances during bereavement...
Bereavement
Contact the Bereavement Support Unit
Bereavement Support Unit...
Secondary
Money Smarts Programme for Secondary School
Financial literacy is a key life skill and our free secondary school programme is designed to h...
Secondary
A chance to win €25,000 for your school
Teachers, principals! Register your school for the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge....
Primary
BizWorld and Bank of Ireland
This free two day workshop for 5th class teaches enterprise and innovation...
Parents
Talking to your children about money
It is never too early to encourage good money habits....
Primary
Talking Cents with Ollie
Enabling children of all ages to begin to understand all things money...
Financial wellbeing
Plan
Understanding 50/30/20 budgeting
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple way of managing your money....
Save
Creating a savings habit
When every euro you earn seems to get eaten up by expenses, it can sometimes feel as if you sim...
First time buyer
How I survived the house-hunting process, according to a first-time buyer
This article was first published on TheJournal.ie as part of the Home Truths series in partners...
First time buyer
The full cost of buying a new home
There's more to buying your first home than simply saving the 10% deposit.
Fees, duties, tax...
First time buyer
4 reasons to start saving for your first home
1: A sense of security
Owning your own home feels quite different to renting. Sure, you'll s...