Buy To Let Mortgage Ireland

Buy-to-let mortgages in Ireland facilitate property investment by providing financing specifically tailored for purchasing residential properties to rent them out for income. Getting a quote is the first step in your journey! Answer a few questions and wait for one of our Advisors to contact you!

What is a Buy-to-Let Mortgage in Ireland?

A buy-to-let mortgage is designed for those looking to invest in rental properties. With up to 70% financing available, you can start your property investment journey with a buy-to-let mortgage, providing a valuable opportunity to generate passive income and build long-term wealth.

The Process for Getting a Buy-to-Let Mortgage

Initial Consultation and Quote

Enter a few details and one of our award-winning mortgage advisors will contact you to discuss your needs. This consultation is your first step towards understanding your borrowing options and finding the best mortgage deal.

Online Application Portal

After speaking with an advisor, you’ll receive access to our state-of-the-art online application portal. This platform simplifies the mortgage application process by allowing you to upload necessary documents and track your application status in real time.

Documentation Requirements

To apply for a buy-to-let mortgage, you will typically need to provide at least six months of payslips and bank statements. Lenders will also consider your rental income potential, personal credit history, and existing debts when assessing your application..

Deposit and Financing

A minimum deposit of 30% of the property’s value is required for a buy-to-let mortgage. This means for a property priced at €180,000, you would need a deposit of €54,000. The remaining 70% can be financed through the mortgage, depending on your eligibility. 

Approval In Principle (AIP)

Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive an Approval In Principle (AIP). This document allows you to make an offer on a property, giving you the confidence to negotiate knowing your financing is in place.

Final Approval and Purchase

After finding the right property, complete the final steps of the mortgage process, which include a property valuation and the formal approval of your mortgage loan. Upon approval, you can proceed with purchasing your investment property.

Benefits of a Buy-to-Let Mortgage in Ireland

  1. Tax Benefits
    Landlords in Ireland can deduct certain expenses from their rental income, such as mortgage interest and maintenance costs. This reduces taxable income, potentially lowering overall tax liability. While mortgage interest relief has been phased out for new mortgages after December 2020, existing buy-to-let mortgages still benefit from this relief, helping to offset borrowing costs and enhance rental yield.
  2. Passive Income and Financial Security
    Buy-to-let properties provide a reliable source of passive income through rental payments. This income can contribute to financial security and wealth accumulation over time, especially in a stable rental market.
  3. Long-Term Investment Growth
    Investment properties have the potential for capital appreciation over time, meaning their value can increase, providing significant returns when you decide to sell. This long-term growth can be an effective strategy for wealth accumulation, especially in a market where property values are rising.
  4. Leverage and Portfolio Expansion
    Buy-to-let mortgages allow investors to leverage borrowed funds to purchase additional properties, potentially expanding their investment portfolio. This leverage can amplify returns as investors use rental income to pay down mortgages and reinvest profits into new opportunities.
  5. Diversification of Investment Portfolio
    Investing in rental properties can be an excellent way to diversify your investment portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Real estate often has a different risk and return profile, which can help balance an investor’s overall portfolio and provide more stable returns.
  6. Inflation Hedge
    Real estate investments, including buy-to-let properties, can act as a hedge against inflation. Property values and rental income typically increase as inflation rises, which can help preserve purchasing power and maintain a steady income stream.

Start your journey today. Take the first step to achieve all your financial goals.

Meet our Team of Expert Advisors

How to Choose the Right Buy-to-Let Property

Choosing the right property is crucial for maximizing returns on a buy-to-let investment. Here are some factors to consider:

  • Location: Opt for areas with strong rental demand, good transport links, and proximity to amenities like schools, shops, and employment hubs. This increases the likelihood of finding reliable tenants and maintaining consistent rental income.

  • Property Type: Consider the type of property that aligns with your target tenant demographic. For example, apartments might be more suitable for young professionals, while houses with multiple bedrooms could attract families.

  • Rental Yield: Calculate the potential rental yield of the property to ensure it meets your investment goals. This is the annual rental income divided by the property’s purchase price, giving you an idea of the return on your investment.

  • Market Trends: Stay informed about local property market trends and economic factors that could affect property values and rental demand.

  • Property Condition: Factor in any renovation or repair costs that might be necessary to bring the property up to rentable condition, as these can affect your initial investment outlay and ongoing maintenance costs.

A buy-to-let mortgage in Ireland is a powerful tool for building wealth through property investment. By understanding the mortgage process, leveraging available tax benefits, and carefully selecting properties, you can maximize your returns and create a stable, long-term income stream. Whether you are a first-time investor or looking to expand your property portfolio, our expert mortgage advisors are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and successful investment journey.

Watch our online system in action

Watch how seamless and straight-forward Applying for your mortgage is. In under 10 minutes you can complete your application. All with guided assistance from your very own dedicated Mortgage advisor.

Want to get started with your first mortgage? Need more advice?

Google Reviews

LowQuotes.ie
4.9
Based on 1272 reviews
jo M.
jo M.
What an incredible service. I had the pleasure of working with Niamh. From start to finish, she was so patient and is a true wealth of knowledge as I went through my mortgage hunt/journey/adventure.Most importantly, Niamh was the one who made that phonecall we all want, she got it done. A phone call no one would forget.Thank you Niamh.
leona K.
leona K.
Seamus Phelan helped myself and my husband set up life insurance recently and I honestly can not recommend him enough. His knowledge and expertise is fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. He made it all so easy to understand and really fit the policy to our needs. We can't recommend Seamus and LowQuotes enough. I would give Seamus more then 5 stars if that was an option. Happy Christmas to everyone there.
Response from the owner: Hi Leona,Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Seamus. His knowledge and expertise truly shine in how he tailors policies to fit each client’s unique needs.It’s fantastic to know that he made the process easy and stress-free for you and your husband—just the way we aim to do for all our clients. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to Seamus.Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Natalie H
Natalie H
A special huge thank you to Aoife on helping us to sort out everything for us with our new home. We highly recommend LowQuotes, 5 star service!
Response from the owner: Hi Natalie,Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Aoife provided such fantastic support in helping you with everything for your new home. Moving into a new home is a big milestone, and we’re thrilled to have been part of it.Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re always here if you need assistance in the future. Wishing you all the best in your new home!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Ross S.
Ross S.
Dealt with Shaun reference health insurance very knowledgeable with over 10 years experience in this area, tells it like it is in the industry.This was one of the easiest preprocesses I have done ,would easily recommend.Regards,Dwayne.
Response from the owner: Hi Dwayne,Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Shaun’s extensive knowledge and straightforward approach made the process so easy for you. It’s great to know you had such a positive experience with your health insurance.Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re always here if you need assistance in the future!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
uchenna I.
uchenna I.
Niamh from LowQuotes was extremely helpful throughout the journey of obtaining my mortgage. She made the journey very stress free and was always on the ball upto the final drawdown. I strongly recommend her.Thanks a million times.A big congrats to myself 😊
Response from the owner: Hi Uchenna,Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Niamh made the journey of obtaining your mortgage so stress-free and seamless. Her dedication and attention to detail truly shine, and it’s wonderful to know you had such a positive experience.Congratulations on your new mortgage, and thank you for your strong recommendation! If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Muhammad A.
Muhammad A.
Excellent service. Aideen very clearly answered my queries. 100% recommended
Response from the owner: Hi Muhammad,Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Aideen provided excellent service and answered your queries so clearly. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re thrilled you had such a positive experience.If you need any assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Rachel O.
Rachel O.
Great service from Ross! Replied to my enquiry really quickly, ran through all the questions on the phone and had policy in place within 24 hours.
Response from the owner: Hi Rachel,Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Ross provided such prompt and efficient service, answering all your questions and getting your policy set up so quickly. It’s great to know we could make the process smooth and straightforward for you.If you ever have any questions or need assistance in the future, we’re always here to help.Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Jordan A.
Jordan A.
Ross helped us choose exactly what was right for us!! Great guidance and communication couldn’t recommend him highly enough
Response from the owner: Hi Jordan,Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Ross provided great guidance and communication, helping you choose exactly what was right for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re thrilled that you had such a positive experience.If you need any further assistance, we’re always here to help!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Geraldine B.
Geraldine B.
We got our mortgage protection through Ross who was amazing from start to finish. He made us feel at ease with any questions we had as we were first time buyers and couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Hi Geraldine,We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Ross! It’s wonderful to know he made the process smooth and put you at ease as first-time buyers. Helping you navigate such an important step is what we aim for, and your kind words mean a lot to us.If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for recommending us so highly!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Arathy A.
Arathy A.
Very helpful finding a quote with different company.
Response from the owner: Hi Arathy,Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad we could assist you in finding the right quote across different companies. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re delighted you had a positive experience with us.If you ever need help again, don’t hesitate to reach out!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
Matt W.
Matt W.
Brilliant service from Cormac Logue in sorting out Mortgage Protection Insurance. Great communication by phone and email. Cormac went above and beyond to contact the underwriter to have my circumstances looked at quickly. Best price of all quotations.Would recommend Cormac and Lowquotes to anyone needing life cover.Thanks again.
Response from the owner: Hey Matt,We’re delighted to hear about your fantastic experience with Cormac! It’s great to know he provided brilliant service, kept communication clear and consistent, and even went the extra mile to ensure your circumstances were prioritized. We’re also glad we could offer the best price for your Mortgage Protection Insurance. Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation—it truly means a lot! If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Megan L.
Megan L.
Ross was great to deal with, phoned exactly when he said he would. He made the process so simple, one of our easiest decisions in the whole house hunting process. Great customer service, would highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Hey Megan,We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Ross! It’s fantastic to know he kept his word and made the process so simple for you during such an important time. We understand how stressful house hunting can be, so we’re delighted we could make this decision one of the easiest. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation—it means a lot to us. If you need any help in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Jojo
Jojo
Ross was helpful and accommodating.He answered all of our questions, and allowed us to quickly have our mortgage cover.Thanks Ross for the help !
Response from the owner: Hey Jojo,Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s fantastic to know he was helpful, accommodating, and made the process of getting your mortgage cover quick and easy.Your feedback means a lot to us, and if you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,LowQuotes TeamThank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s fantastic to know he was helpful, accommodating, and answered all your questions, ensuring you could quickly secure your mortgage cover.We’re thrilled we could assist you, and if you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,LowQuotes Team
sha s
sha s
I recently decided to purchase a property and knew I needed guidance as I hadn’t a clue what I needed to do! I found lowquotes online and decided to request a call. Straight away I knew this is who I needed to go with and I got given Niamh as a contact. Niamh was amazing and sorted my application for a mortgage and gave me every piece of information that I would need to gather along with some financial tips. I fell in love with a house and once again Niamh was there for the whole process. She was calm, clear, friendly and very organised. I know have completed the completions and straight away she put in a reminder to call me once my fixed mortgage would be finished! I couldn't recommend LowQuotes more to anyone they were great especially Niamh.
Response from the owner: Hey Sha,Thank you so much for your detailed and glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with Niamh. Buying a property can be daunting, but it’s amazing to know that Niamh was there every step of the way—guiding you, providing financial tips, and making the entire process smooth and stress-free.Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re so glad Niamh was able to help you find your dream home. If you ever need further assistance or have questions down the line, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,LowQuotes Team
Ben G.
Ben G.
If I could give Séamus and his team more than 5 stars I would. The team at low quotes, especially Séamus have been nothing short of exceptional. Nothing was ever an issue and we were always given the best advice we could get, he has truly gone above and beyond for us and we cannot thank him enough for all the help and advice he has given us with getting our policies in place to secure our forever home, thank you to the team at Lowquotes for all their help.
Response from the owner: Hey Ben,Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Séamus and the team. It’s fantastic to know that Séamus went above and beyond to provide exceptional advice and assistance, helping you secure your forever home. That’s exactly the kind of service we strive to deliver.Your kind words mean so much to us, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in LowQuotes. If you ever need further support or advice, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Craig R.
Craig R.
Dealt with Cormac Logue very professional and talked me through everything I needed to know as I was unsure myself
Response from the owner: Hey Craig,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Cormac Logue. It’s fantastic to know he was professional and guided you through everything you needed to know. Making sure our clients feel informed and confident is what we aim for! If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Mike S.
Mike S.
Great service and very helpful
Response from the owner: Hey Mike,We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our service! It’s wonderful to know you found our team helpful. Providing excellent support and guidance is what we strive for, so your feedback means a lot to us. If you ever have any questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
Viv P.
Viv P.
Very helpful and stress free consultations and advice from Michael Joyce. Made process very easy.
Response from the owner: Hey Viv,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Michael Joyce. It’s great to know he was able to provide helpful and stress-free consultations, making the process so easy for you. We aim to make everything as smooth and understandable as possible, so your feedback means a lot to us! If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
yogesh T.
yogesh T.
Alison was amazing to work with for my mortgage protection policy! She quickly helped amend the policy to meet the bank’s specific requirements, ensuring everything was sorted without delays. Her quick action and professionalism made a stressful process much easier.The entire experience was smooth and efficient, from getting a quote to finalizing the policy. Alison’s attention to detail and clear communication stood out, and I felt confident everything was handled perfectly. I highly recommend her and the team for their outstanding service!
Response from the owner: Hey Yogesh,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Alison. It’s fantastic to know she was able to quickly amend your mortgage protection policy to meet the bank’s requirements and ensure everything was handled without delays. We aim to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, so your feedback means a lot to us!If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
js_loader

Your Questions Answered

The most common maximum borrowing amount is 3.5x your annual gross salary (Some exceptions may apply). This is based on a single income application. If it is a dual application it is 3.5x both annual salaries combined.

Before you apply for your Mortgage, you are required to have 10% of the loan value of the property.

For example, If you require a Mortgage of €200,000 – You would require a deposit of €20,000.

With a fixed rate mortgage, your interest rate and monthly repayments are fixed for a set time as agreed between you and the lender.

This is a percentage figure which represents the difference between your mortgage loan and the value of your property. For example if your mortgage is €100,000 on a property valued at €200,000, your LTV rate would be 50%.

LTI is your Loan to Income rate, generally you are allowed to borrow 3.5x your annual income before tax. Some exceptions may apply.

Variable rates allow you to increase your re-payments, you can also use a lump sum to pay off all or part of your mortgage, or re-mortgage without having to pay any fixed rate breaking fees. However, variable rates can rise and fall meaning your mortgage repayments can go up or down during your Mortgage term.

This is the amount you owe excluding costs and interest. This is also known as the “Principal” of your loan.

This is when you are given an indication of approval from our first discussion with you, without having to see any documentation. This is not guaranteed approval.

The date the mortgage must be repaid in full, or by which a new agreement needs to be taken out.

Warning: You may lose your home if you do not keep your repayments.

Warning: The cost of your monthly repayments may increase. 

Warning: You may have to pay charges if you pay off a fixed-rate loan early.

Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, limiting your ability to access credit in the future. 

Warning: The entire amount you have borrowed will still be outstanding at the end of the interest-only period. The lender may adjust the payment rates on this housing loan from time to time. (Applies to variable-rate loans only).

You may also be interested in...

Follow us on Social Media

Follow us on social media to stay in the loop with exclusive content that will help you achieve your financial goals.

Career opportunities at LowQuotes.

Here at LowQuotes, we want to ensure that our clients receive the highest standards of service.  If you have a passion for connecting with people and aspire to thrive in a culture built on trust, integrity, dedication, and excellence, this could be the perfect fit. 

No Fields Found.
insurance advisor

Quick Call Back

Enter your details below and a Financial Advisor will call you back promptly.

Contact Info

Coronavirus Covid 19 Information

We would like to assure our customers that although this Worldwide Pandemic has struck our Nation hard, we are still here for our new and existing customers. All phone calls and emails will be dealt with accordingly.

In the unfortunate circumstance that a customer contracts COVID-19 and dies, our life policies would pay out in line with our usual claims philosophy.

All Consultations will be held by Phone or Online via Computer/Smart Device to remove face-to-face interactions and keeping in line with social distancing guidelines recommended by the Government.

We at Lowquotes.ie hope you, your family and your loved ones stay safe & healthy in this time.