The government’s Help to Buy Scheme  (HTB)  permits eligible first-time buyers receive back up to 10% of the purchase price of a new house or apartment in the form of a tax refund.

The rebate must be used against the deposit on a qualifying property purchase.

The Government of Ireland (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage), in partnership with Participating Lenders, has introduced a Shared Equity Scheme to help you bridge the gap between your deposit and mortgage, and the price of your new home.

A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence including the conversion of a property  which has not been used as residential heretofore.