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Rising Inflation Will Put Further Pressure on Mortgage Lending for First Time Buyers
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AI-generatedRising inflation and ECB rate hikes tighten mortgage lending in Ireland, reducing affordability for first-time buyers. Construction slowdown from Middle East conflict raises costs, squeezing homebuilders' margins. Banks face higher compliance costs and lower loan volumes. Impact is Ireland-specific.
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- Irish property prices rose 6.5% in March, slowest annual rise in two years.
- Average mortgage rate in Ireland reached 3.52% in March, up from 3.50% in January.
- AIB PMI indicates slowdown in house-building due to Middle East conflict uncertainties.
- ECB interest rate hikes are expected to further pressure affordability.
- First-time buyers face tighter lending conditions due to rising inflation.
Irish banks face margin compression on mortgage loans over 1-4 weeks due to lower loan volumes and higher credit costs.
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