First-time buyers in 2026: Help to Buy, First Home and the Local Authority Home Loan explained
Help to Buy is now worth up to €35,000. Here is how Help to Buy, First Home and the Local Authority Home Loan work for buyers in Roscommon and Athlone, with real examples.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant: up to €70,000 to bring an old home back to life
Up to €50,000 for a vacant home and €70,000 for a derelict one. Who qualifies, how to apply, and how to add SEAI grants on top, with Roscommon’s own figures.
Selling your home in 2026: a step-by-step guide
The whole process in ten steps, from your first valuation to handing over the keys, with the documents to have ready, the costs, and the Budget 2027 change to CGT.
Buying land or a site in Roscommon or Westmeath: what to check first
Land prices per acre, stamp duty and the farmer reliefs, planning for a one-off house, site suitability and the title checks to do before you buy.
Property market update: autumn 2026
Price growth is slowing nationally, but the Midlands and the West are still among the strongest-performing parts of Ireland. What the latest CSO and Daft.ie figures mean for Roscommon and Athlone.
Budget 2027: what it means for buyers, sellers and landlords
Help to Buy rises to €35,000, a new derelict property tax and more support for renters. A plain-English summary of the Budget 2027 property measures.