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Current Edition

January 2012: Newsletter

This month MyHome.ie is all the economy and the introduction of the new household charge. We also discuss the broadcasting charge and get users views on whether they will pay it. Also keep checking our Facebook page for all the latest competitions! More >>

Previous Editions

December 2011: Newsletter

Our December newsletter discusses the budget changes as well as information for First Time Buyers informing them that they could save a massive €35,000 by buying a house in 2012. Also keep checking our Facebook page for all the latest competitions! More >>
November 2011: Newsletter

Our November newsletter focuses on the rental market and gives the results of the latest survey from MyHome.ie showing that 2 out of 3 renters beleiev that prices will fall in 2012. According to the survey 83% of people living in rented accommodation enjoy positive relationships with their landlords. More >>
October 2011: Newsletter

Our October newsletter is full of useful advice and includes the latest MyHome.ie Property Barometer report for Q3 2011. We also have some useful information from AIB about mortgages. Don't miss out on this months competition to be in with a chance to win tickets to Ross O'Carroll Kelly's Between Foxrock and a Hard Place! More >>
September 2011: Newsletter

Our September newsletter is full of useful rental advice, from the Rent a Room Scheme to Buying vs Renting. Also don't miss out on this months competition to be in with a chance to win CRM Comedy Night tickets! More >>
August 2011: Newsletter

This month ahead of CAO results we take a look at the renters life; our August newsletter is full of useful advice for all renters, from how to find the perfect place, negotiating your rent, dealing with disputes, to claiming rent relief. We also take a look at the pros and cons of the rent to buy scheme and at the possible introduction of the “deferred payment scheme” by NAMA. Also don't miss out on this months competition to be in with a chance to win a €200 One4all voucher! More >>
July 2011: Newsletter

With Q2 2011 already over! MyHome.ie takes a look at the property market, the disappointing, but not surprising, further declines in property prices & the best we can hope for in the second half of 2011. We discuss the latest price index released by the CSO and the need for more transparency on actual sold prices. And last but not least we are heading along to the second Irish Allsop Auction and ask is it a good time to buy? Don’t forgot to enter this month’s competition to be in with a chance to win 2 nights B&B in the Clarion IFSC & 2 full body massages! More >>
June 2011: Newsletter

We know the sun hasn’t shone too much yet this summer but this month MyHome.ie is all about holidays! We check out the pros and cons of holiday rental accommodation and DiscoverIreland.ie are on hand with all the goings on around Ireland this summer to help you plan a perfect ‘Staycation’. We have some super good competitions this month including a chance to win a family fun adventure break thanks to DiscoverIreland.ie, a Lyndell 3 seater sofa from Cost Plus Sofa AND a full car services from Advance Pitstop! More >>
May 2011: Newsletter

This month MyHome goes outdoors and into the garden! Owen Chubb, from the award winning garden landscaping company, provides us with tips to help us keep on top of our garden this summer and also talks about raised beds and their ability to transform your garden with a just the smallest bit of some creative planning. House & Home give us some advice on how to create a garden paradise with the right furniture and don’t miss out on our competitions this month which include a stainless steel water feature and tickets to Bloom 2011 and the Taste of Dublin! More >>
April 2011: Newsletter

This month MyHome takes a look at the property market in the Q1 MyHome Property Barometer 2011. It seems the downward trend in asking prices is set to continue into 2011. We also take a look at the massive number of vacant stock around the country and the influence it is having on property prices and we also discuss the recurring issue of mortgage debt and should there be relief for those in arrears. Also don't miss out on this month’s competitions including the chance to with night in the Gibson Hotel! More >>
March 2011: Newsletter

This month we are all about buying and financing your home. We focus on how to choose you new home, what to look for when viewing properties and tips to finding out about your potential new local area. AIB is on hand to talk about all things mortgage related and the Debt Advisory Centre discuss the help that is available if you are having trouble with mortgage repayments. Don’t miss out on our competitions including a chance to win a 2 night stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin. More >>
February 2011: Newsletter

This month MyHome takes a look at tips on advice on where to get started with the cleaning process for your spring-cleaning. We discuss hoe to be ruthless and part with clutter and also how to implement a cleaning routine over the year. House and Home is also on hand to show us some simple and cost effective clutter busting solutions. More >>
January 2011: Newsletter

This month MyHome takes a look at the property market in the Q4 MyHome Property Barometer 2010. With property prices now back to 2002 levels and affordability back to mid-1990 levels, we ask is property really affordable for potential buyers in the current market? And for those wanting to buy but are not financially ready, check out our guide to the Rent to buy Scheme. Also don't miss out on this months competition to be in with a chance to with a €200 shopping voucher for IKEA. More >>
December 2010: Newsletter

This month we are embracing the cold weather and bring you top tips and advice on how to protect your home from the cold and how to ensure that burst pipes in your home are something you never have to experience! Owen Chubb is also on hand with tips on how to prepare your garden and how to protect your plants from the harshness of Winter. And last but not least don’t forget to enter our competition to be in with a chance to win a Festive Fireside Christmas Hamper worth €500 from Giftsdirect.com! More >>
November 2010: Newsletter

This month we are all about home security and Dyno Secure are on hand with top tips and advice on how to keep your home that extra bit safe and how to keep unwanted intruders at bay. We also take a look at home insurance and how to choose cover that guarantees you have the best protection in case of any event. We also have some great competitions this month including 2 tickets to Top Gear Live at Citywest and a €1000 Littlewoods Ireland Shopping Spree to be won. More >>
October 2010: Newsletter

This month MyHome.ie takes a look at the property market in the Q3 MyHome.ie Property Barometer 2010. With prices declining further over the quarter we take a look at the value for money properties to be had in the current market. AIB is also on hand to help you with all your mortgage questions, from how much you can borrow to what’s the difference between interest rate and APR. Also don’t miss out on this month’s great competitions including a chance to win €15,000 plus tickets to Ross O’ Carroll Kelly’s new play. More >>
August 2010: Newsletter

With the Summer nearly over and the Winter ahead this month with the help of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) we focus on the subject of Home Energy. The SEAI tell us all about their Home Energy Saving (HES) Scheme, the grants available and how to apply. We take a look at the benefits of the BER Cert and how simple changes in how you heat your home or how you use appliances around the house could save you a good deal of money on your household bills. Don’t miss out on our great competition this month where you could win 2 tickets to Electric Picnic along with a tent and camping gear! More >>
June 2010: Newsletter

This month MyHome is all about holidays and overseas property. We take a look at the pros and cons of holiday rental accommodation both at home Ireland and abroad and we also check out the reported overseas investment hotspots of 2010. Don’t forget to do our holiday survey; whether holidaying at home, abroad or not at all this year MyHome.ie are interested in hearing about your holiday plans for 2010. Also we have some great prizes this month including the chance to WIN a €500 gift voucher for Dundrum Town Centre, an XBOX Elite and a Compaq Laptop. More >>
May 2010: Newsletter

This month we’re all about your garden. Check how adding kerb appeal to your garden can add value to your home. House & Home are also on hand this month providing top tips on how to make your outdoor summer a haven of relaxation this summer with their guide to buying garden furniture. We also have loads of guides on how to start growing you own; herbs, carrots, strawberries etc! Don’t miss out on our great competitions this month including tickets to the Taste of Dublin Festival and a night’s stay in the 5 Star Westbury hotel. Also up for grabs are 2 pairs of family tickets to the Bloom garden show on at the end of the month! More >>
April 2010: Newsletter

This month MyHome takes a look at the property market in the Q1 MyHome Property Barometer 2010. We ask with the ease in the rate of decline in Asking Prices for the second consecutive quarter and an increase in activity and the volume of properties going "Sale Agreed" during the first quarter of Q1 2010 is the bottom of the market now in sight? Is there a trend now shifting towards a period of price stabilisation? And if you are looking for some sun don’t miss out on this month competition to be in with a chance to win a holiday for 2 people in the resort of Albufeira in the Algarve for 7 nights! More >>
March 2010: Newsletter

Moving home can be stressful and packing up is never an easy job. This month we focus on the subject of Moving and our March Newsletter is full of tips and advice on how to choose you new home, what to look for when viewing properties, tips to finding out about your potential new local area and how to make the moving transition as painless as possible. We also have some great competitions this month, don’t miss out on your chance to win 2 tickets to Michael Bublé this September in the new Avaia Stadium and a night in a D4 hotel! And if you haven't already entered, Littlewoods are giving away a €1,000 shopping spree voucher! More >>
February 2010: Newsletter

Spring has sprung and this month we focus on spring cleaning. Our February newsletter contains useful tips and advice on cleaning your home from top to bottom and how to deal with clutter. House and Home are on hand providing ideas on various types of home storage, from well planned in-built solutions to designer boxes and we also take a look how to spring clean your finances with the help of Bank of Ireland. Don't miss out on this months competition which is a 3 course dinner party for 8 ten in the funky SoHo restuarant, and don’t forget to get your FREE copy of House and Homes magazine! More >>
January 2010: Newsletter

MyHome is all about leasing and renting this month. Our January newsletter contains a useful guide to renting which is jam packed with information on how to find the perfect place, deposits, contracts, negotiations and more. We also take a look at the pros and cons of the rent to buy scheme and how taking an advantage of the rent a room scheme can help you with your mortgage repayments. Also don't miss out on this months competition which is a dinner party for 10 ten from Brasserie Sixty6, and if you haven't already entered IKEA are giving away a €250 voucher! More >>