North NI Direct is a comprehensive source of information for all student housing related issues: Student housing | nidirect. This includes advice on problems with rented student accommodation.  Help funding your accommodation If you are an ROI student studying in NI, you may be eligible for the Irish Government’s maintenance grant, which could help you Read more >

A mortgage is a loan you take out to buy a property.  They are available from most banks and building societies. There are excellent sources of information and advice available which will guide you when buying your own home. South Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Gives impartial information and advice on mortgages.  For further information please Read more >

Renting is a popular alternative to buying a home.  There are a number of options and many organisations that can provide guidance and advice. South Impartial information is available on the Citizens Information website.  For further information please visit www.citizensinformation.ie – Renting a Home Threshold – National Housing Organisation’s website contains information on the rights of Read more >

Up until 2017, you could claim a tax credit if you paid for private rented accommodation. This is no longer available. But, you were able to claim it up until 2021, as tax reliefs can be claimed within 4 years. To be eligible for this tax credit you must have: Been renting accommodation privately (whether Read more >

There are excellent sources of information and advice available which will help guide you when buying your own home. There are a number of ways in which you could find a property to buy:- using estate agents looking at the property pages in local newspapers contacting house building companies for details of new properties being Read more >

South The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is an independent public body that regulates Ireland’s rental sector. We work to deliver a fair rental system for everyone in Ireland. For further information please visit – http://rtb.ie See also: Threshold – The National Housing Charity Citizens Information – Housing North Tenants rights across Northern Ireland differ and Read more >

Mortgage Interest Relief Scheme came to an end on 1st January 2021