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Buying your first home? π‘ FTB mortgage activity on new homes has jumped by more than 50% in most regions since 2021. π
Before you start bidding, getting Approval in Principle can help you know your budget and show sellers youβre serious πbit.ly/4v9AWsR
Dynamic electricity tariffs have launched in Ireland β‘
Bord GΓ‘is Energy and Yuno Energy are the first to offer these plans, with prices changing every half hour based on wholesale electricity costs.
π Learn how dynamic tariffs work & if they suit you: bit.ly/4ekuLfj
Summer is the best time to get your boiler serviced, but boiler cover can also protect you from a hefty bill if it breaks. Find out all about boiler insurance cover, and if it's worth it, hereπ switcher.ie/go/xu0n/
Looking for faster internet speeds, a cheaper TV deal, or a new bundle? Our complete guide to broadband has everything you need, including how to switch to the best provider πΏ π» bit.ly/42EpoiA
Prepaid cards are a good way to keep on top of your spending, especially on holiday. We ask... should you ditch the cash and get a prepaid card? π bit.ly/3nEhTWe
β‘ Have a smart meter but not sure which plan to choose?
The best smart meter plan depends on when you use the most electricity, not just the lowest headline rate. Day, night, peak, EV or free electricity offers can all work differently.
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π Irelandβs BER scale changes today.
The old A1-G system is moving to a simplified A0-G scale, so new certs will use ratings like A0, A, B and C instead of A1, B2 or C3.
Retrofitting, selling, buying or applying for a green mortgage? Hereβs what to know:
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π Could you cut your home insurance costs?
In one Switcher.ie quote example, simple changes like paying annually, using a multi-policy discount and improving home security showed potential savings of around β¬170
Compare before you renewπ
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Heading on a far-flung trip this year? πΊοΈ Get a better deal on foreign currency - with Switcher's guide on the best way to spend abroad π΄ βοΈ bit.ly/3wa0pck
β‘ Latest Eurostat figures Ireland has the most expensive household electricity prices in the EU - β¬480 more per year, or almost 40% above the EU average.
π Compare energy plans on Switcher.ie and save an average of β¬391 per year π‘
With PrepayPower the latest supplier to announce price rise of around β¬168 more a year for electricity and β¬170 more for gas, if youβre out of contract, nowβs the time to see how much you could save by switching.β‘π‘
π Compare energy deals right here: switcher.ie/gas-electricity/
Your BER rating could make a big difference to your home energy costs.
Based on our illustrative estimate, a typical, A-rated Irish home could cost around β¬430/year, compared with around β¬3,227/year for a C-rated home.
Here's how to boost your BER: bit.ly/4cTngua π
β‘Home energy upgrade grant applications have nearly doubled, as more Irish households look for ways to cut energy costs.
π Thinking about retrofitting your home?
Our guide explains the grants available, typical costs, and what upgrades you could get π bit.ly/3QlIQQr
Car insurance costs are on the rise again, with the average premium now at β¬655, the third yearly increase in a row. ππ
π Before you renew, compare your options and see how to choose the right car insurance policy for your needs: bit.ly/4mnFwQG
π‘ Switcher.ie's First Time Buyer Affordability Index is backπ
Our new research shows you now need 7 years, 2 months to save for a deposit, while Longford is the most affordable county & DΓΊn Laoghaire the least.
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β‘ Ireland had the highest household electricity prices in Europe in 2024 before taxes and supports, according to new ESRI research.
π And with bills expected to stay under pressure, itβs worth checking if you could pay less π
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Latest figures show that health insurance premiums are rising again, with the average adult policy now costing β¬1,902 in Ireland π
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