Buying a first home is one of the biggest financial decisions anyone will make and for many, the process can feel overwhelming. In this engaging and practical webinar, financial expert Paul Merriman will demystify every stage of the first-time buyer journey.
Paul will walk attendees through the full process from the moment you start thinking about buying right through to getting the keys and managing your mortgage thereafter. Designed specifically for real people facing real challenges, the session focuses on actionable steps, common pitfalls, and the financial habits that make the biggest difference.
Whether participants are actively saving, viewing properties, or just trying to understand where to start, this webinar provides clear guidance, realistic timelines, and insider tips to help them make confident, informed decisions.
Paul Merriman
Paul Merriman, aka Ask Paul, is one of Ireland’s leading financial advisors. A Certified Financial Planner with over 20 years’ experience, Paul began his career with RSA and Irish Life before founding Pax Financial in 2012 and launching AskPaul in 2016, a jargon-free financial advice service. In 2023, Pax and AskPaul were acquired by Fairstone, where Paul now serves as CEO of Fairstone Ireland, overseeing a rapidly expanding business with €2.5 billion in assets under management. He is a regular contributor to TV and radio, known for his straight-talking, practical guidance on personal finance.
Event Highlights:
- A mortgage as part of your financial plan
- Financial Wellbeing
- Property and mortgage market overview
- Interest rates
- CBI lending rules
- The mortgage journey, FTB's & movers
- The bank's process - lending turnaround times
- Government schemes
Date: 20th May 2026
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom.
1hr in category 7
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