Castlepollard's Pat Davitt says middle income earners are being squeezed.
Rental payments should be taken into account when assessing potential lenders.
That's according to mortgage-providers Avant Money, which adds that mortgage ratio rules are squeezing out middle-income earners.
Castlepollard's Pat Davitt, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, says there should be some changes to the rules:
Former Laois Manager Mick O'Dwyer Passes Away At Age 88
The former Laois manager passed away this morning.
Difference Between Tariffs For Dairy Products Will Impact Irish Products In US- IFA
IFA president, Ballinakill man Francie Gorman says it leaves us at a disadvantage.
Westmeath Company Confirms Redundancies
The BOC site in Athlone will see the loss of 13 jobs.
HSE Issues Measles Alert For Midlands Commuters
The warning comes after the identification of "highly suspect measles case".
Laois Branch Of Palestine Solidarity Group Demands Government Explanation Over Protest Arrests
Some people arrested say they were threatened and strip-searched after being arrested.
Opposition Conducts Walkout Protest During Offaly TDs Question On Special Education
A large number of TDs left the Dail when Carol Nolan began to speak.
Midlands Companies Brace For Trump Tariff Fallout
Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will be announced this evening.
Peatlands Projects Across Midlands Set To Receive Around €40k In Funding
The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme has awarded funds to projects across the region.
Listen: Laois Man Living in Thailand Recalls Moment Earthquake Hit Bangkok
Laois' James Conroy has been living in the city for a decade.
TUS Athlone Voice Concerns Over Planned Increase In Third Level Fees
Higher Education Minister is planning to raise the fee back up to €3,000 in the next budget.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Two Seperate Offaly Crashes
The crash took place in Moneygall this morning
‘The Ubiquitous Collection’ To Be Exhibited In Tullamore
Offaly artist Genevieve Murphy will launch the exhibition tomorrow.
Laois Brewery Taking Part In 'Speed Dating' Tourism Conference This Week
Failte Ireland's Meithal consists of quick 12 minutes meetings with businesses and various tourism providers.
Second Platform Under Review For Offaly Train Station
Clara Train Station could get a second platform as part of an Irish Rail review.
Longford Westmeath TD Calling For Review Of School Transport Scheme Policy
He believes the current policy is not appropriate.
€9.7m Water Plant Upgrade Completed In Offaly
The water supply has been removed from the EPA'S "at risk" list
Revenue Seize Contraband Around €2.7m Across Midlands, Louth, Dublin And Rosslare
Revenue officers seized the goods through risk profiling.
Portlaoise IWA Raising Funds For "Handitandem" Skydive
They want to expand to other clubs over the next few years.
Offaly School's Teabag Waste Project Earns Spot In Sustainability Final
'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.
Midlands Counties See EV Sale Surge In First Three Months Of 2025
EV sales in Offaly have almost doubled in 12 months.
