Parents are gifting their children an estimated 1 billion euro a year to purchase homes
, according to a mortgage broker.
Dowling Financial claims the 'bank of mum and dad' is dangerously fuelling house price inflation.
Managing Director Michael Dowling says the value of some of the gifts is significant:
€8.65Bn Budget Package To Include Higher Tax Band, €10 Welfare Rise & €1,000 Cut In Childcare
Budget 2027 - Wicklow TD Simon Harris delivers his Budget in the Dáil from 1pm, with workers, families and rural households all in line for support.
Online School Application System Open To More Wicklow Families
Kilcoole's Coláiste Chraobh Abhann joins three Greystones schools in the expanded Apply to School scheme.
Aughrim Singer Takes The Stage At The 75th Wexford Festival Opera
Soprano Eiméar Harper is joining the cast of a world premiere written for Wexford's rising stars.
Ballywaltrim Community Centre To Close For A Week After Collapse Of Scheme Provider
Nine Community Employment workers who oversee the centre are without jobs after Cuala Developments shut down
Carnew Emmets Retain Wicklow Senior Hurling Crown With Three-Point Win Over Glenealy
Carnew land back-to-back titles for the first time since 1981 as Padraig Doran is named Player of the Match
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