Economists always struggle with the vagaries of politics and have difficulty dealing with the fact that the most scientific economic forecasting and analysis very often gets blown out of the water by the words and actions of politicians, particularly those of the irrational kind. Of some consolation is the fact that economics will almost always win…
New measurement shows new supply at lower levels than previously estimated. The Central Statistics Office recently launched a new measure of housing supply. This was in response to issues relating to the previous ‘completions’ data, complied by the Department of Housing using ESB connections. In recent years, it was considered to be overstating the level…
Taking out a mortgage to buy a home is the biggest financial commitment most people will make in their lives. Therefore, it is important to get the best deal that you can on the loan. However, even if you get the best deal when you take out your mortgage, over time cheaper mortgages may become…