Schemes & Grants

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Government mortgage schemes and grants for Irish buyers — Help to Buy, First Home Scheme, Local Authority Home Loan, SEAI grants.

Shared Ownership Scheme Ireland 2026: How It Works

Shared Ownership Scheme Ireland 2026: Buy 70-90% of a home with a local authority owning the rest. Eligibility, mortgage rules, and staircasing explained.

22 Oct 2026·10 min read

Local Authority Mortgage Ireland 2026: Rebuilding Ireland Loan

Local authority mortgage Ireland guide: Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan eligibility, income limits, rates, and how to apply through your county council in 2026.

19 Oct 2026·11 min read

Help to Buy Scheme Ireland 2026: Eligibility & Claim Process

Help to Buy scheme Ireland 2026: full guide to eligibility, the €30k cap, claiming process, new builds vs self-builds, and how it works with your mortgage deposit.

18 Oct 2026·13 min read

SEAI Retrofit Grants and Green Mortgages Ireland 2026: How They Work Together

SEAI grant green mortgage Ireland 2026: Fund retrofits with renovation loans, claim SEAI grants, improve BER, then switch to green mortgage rates. Complete guide.

3 Oct 2026·9 min read

First Home Scheme Ireland 2026: How Much Can You Get?

First Home Scheme calculator Ireland: work out your government equity amount, understand price caps, income limits, and repayment rules for 2026.

14 Sept 2026·12 min read

Stamp Duty Refund for First-Time Buyers Ireland 2026

Stamp duty refund Ireland first time buyer guide: who qualifies, how to claim via Revenue myAccount, deadlines, and what documents you need for your €5,000 refund.

14 Sept 2026·10 min read

Local Authority Home Loan Ireland 2026: Rates, Eligibility & How to Apply

Local Authority Home Loan Ireland 2026 — fixed rates from 2.72%, eligibility for applicants refused by two banks, income limits, and how to apply to your council.

13 Sept 2026·9 min read

Help to Buy Scheme Ireland 2026: The Complete First-Time Buyer’s Guide

Help to Buy Ireland 2026 — who qualifies, how the €30,000 tax refund works, eligible new-build properties, and how to apply through Revenue online.

24 May 2026·7 min read

The First Home Scheme: Your Guide to Getting on the Property Ladder in Ireland

First Home Scheme Ireland — how this shared equity scheme bridges the deposit gap on new builds, what equity share you give up, and who qualifies.

4 Jan 2025·3 min read
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