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Investing in commercial property is different from investing in residential property. The sourcing and buying of commercial real estate can run on a much longer timeline.  However, that doesn’t mean it should intimidate you a great deal. When it comes down to it, once...

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 saw the number of homes listed for sale in Ireland fall dramatically. In the wake of the restrictions of everyday life and slow removal of lockdown measures, what can we expect in the residential market this year? For those...

If you plan on buying or selling a property in Ireland, you need to understand the property tax you’ll pay. Ireland is a popular destination for vacation homes but its taxation on properties is different than that in the UK or Europe. In Ireland, tax is regulated by...

Ireland is a prosperous country with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. In recent years, the government’s efforts to promote the booming high-tech sector, trade and investment have turned Ireland into a hub for expats, foreign students and IT...

More buyers today are looking into buy-to-let investments and ways they can convert commercial properties to residential with the help of a mortgage. Converting a commercial building into a residential use is more common than you think. But it poses some zoning and...

Investment fraud is a big problem. Data relating to 2018 figures from Action Fraud reports over £197 million was lost in investment scams during the year.

  Retiring at 65 in the UK is no longer a certainty. For those in their 50’s, the state pension won’t kick in before the age of 67. However, relying on a state pension to fund your retirement may leave you in a slightly precarious position as it may not be enough...

 Discuss mortgages around the dinner table and probably everyone will understand the concept of what type of finance this involves. Start talking about bridging loans and the conversation is likely to become a little more confused. Bridging loans are...

As the founding director of Novellus, Billy McManus works closely with his team to provide a bespoke lending service. Not only does Billy have his own buy to let property portfolio, he also has experience in investing in a range of global markets.  His team have also...