Ask About Wealth

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In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, we break down how the Irish mortgage market really works and what borrowers need to know in 2026.

From first-time buyers to switchers and investors, this conversation covers the practical realities behind getting approved, choosing the right lender, and avoiding costly mistakes.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why using a mortgage broker can give you access to the full market and better outcomes
- The key differences between PAYE, self-employed, and expat mortgage applications
- The hidden costs of a mortgage beyond the interest rate (insurance, fees, structure)
- When and why you should review or switch your mortgage and how much you could save

We also explore how lenders assess income, why limited companies can increase borrowing power, and what current market conditions could mean for interest rates. If you have a mortgage, are planning to buy, or simply want to understand how lending really works in Ireland, this episode will give you a clearer picture of your options.
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Most Irish property buyers use mortgages but often miss steps that could save money and improve long-term wealth. This episode shares an eight-step checklist that will help you make the right decisions every step of the way.
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This week, Paul sits down with Shane O' Neill from Swissquote to unpack how custody fees quietly erode your wealth, what a transparent trading fee actually looks like, and how a Lombard loan lets you access cash from your portfolio without selling up or triggering a tax bill.
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Trust funds separate ownership from control and can help protect young or special-needs beneficiaries, keep assets managed responsibly, and support inheritance-tax planning.

The episode compares fixed trusts with discretionary trusts, explains will trusts, and highlights key insights, like capital gains tax on lifetime transfers, CGT uplift on death, and how transferring a home may avoid CGT and affect “Fair Deal” planning.

00:00 Trust Funds Explained
00:52 Why Use a Trust
01:47 Fixed Trust Basics
02:58 Special Needs Planning
05:29 Fixed Trust Tax Perks
06:21 Discretionary Trust
08:09 Trustee Incentives Warning
09:29 Discretion Benefits
10:18 Will Trusts
12:09 Cautions and Tax Traps
13:11 Home Transfers and Fair Deal
14:36 Final Takeaways
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In this episode of the Ask About Wealth Podcast, Paul speaks with Eoghan O’Hara, Country Head for Raisin Ireland. They discuss why Irish household deposits earn very low interest, and the opportunity presented by the EU-wide deposit guarantee protection.
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