Dec 22nd, 2011
by PauricL.
During these cold winter months, when there are often spells of deteriorating weather, it is more important than ever to maintain your home, inside and out.
According to M&S Money in the UK, weather-related claims have increased by 200% over the last three years.
The statistics
Seven out of ten people know they have a responsibility to keep [...]
Jan 14th, 2011
by PauricL.
Times are hard and every cent counts these days. In the wake of one of the harshest budgets Ireland has ever seen we’re all tightening our belts.
You can’t move for the amount of financial ‘experts’ offering their advice on the best ways to save money.
But here are some top secret money-saving tips that you may not [...]
Nov 12th, 2010
by PauricL.
There’s no denying it – winter is here and it’s certainly making its presence felt with the current brutal bout of cold, rainy, blustery weather. It doesn’t seem that long ago when I put my winter woollies away, but now it’s time to root them out and pile on the warm layers!
On a more serious [...]
Nov 5th, 2010
by PauricL.
Watch out! Winter’s on its way, with some particularly nasty winter weather expected this weekend. But by being prepared you can help keep yourself, your family and your home safe and sound.
According to a severe weather warning from Met Eireann, a very low pressure centre is expected to move down across Ireland during Sunday night [...]
Oct 12th, 2010
by PauricL.
AXA Insurance are delighted that we are sponsoring Parentline’s 6th Annual National Parents Week which runs from Monday 11th October until Sunday 17th of October.
We know that being a parent these days can be very challenging but help is at hand.
So what is Parentline?
Parentline is a charity that runs the national parent support helpline. Each year [...]
Jul 23rd, 2010
by PauricL.
As Ireland’s recession forces most people to adjust to their changed circumstances, a growing trend in insurance fraud indicates that some are finding other ways to ‘supplement’ their lifestyles. With the country’s top bankers getting to keep their million euro bonus many may feel that they too are entitled to their piece of the action.
Although [...]
Apr 12th, 2010
by PauricL.
A study commissioned by EBS Building Society suggests that two thirds of prospective first time house buyers consider the time is right to leave the nest and buy their own home. This is despite the fact that over half of these respondents were concerned about their own job security.
House prices have fallen about 30pc since [...]
Mar 30th, 2010
by PauricL.
Rents have risen for the first time in two years according to a recent survey by property website, Daft.ie. The national average rent now stands at €765, although this is still some 25% below peak levels seen in early 2008. Additionally, from August 2009 to February 2010, the number of properties available for rent has [...]
Feb 11th, 2010
by PauricL.
It’s that time of the year again, a time that the majority of Irish men dread…..Yes, it’s Valentines Day and it’s this Sunday!!
For many guys – myself included – this Valentines will involve a last minute drive to the local petrol station to grasp the only available card left on the shelf. Next step will [...]