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New Mortgage Rules Will Add To The Affordability Squeeze

New Mortgage Rules Will Add To The Affordability Squeeze

We are all looking for a place to call our own whether it be to start a family or get out from under out parents nose. However, the cost of mortgages and overall housing affordability is always a significant barrier. House prices have been on the increase lately, especially in urban areas, and mortgages are in high demand but short supply as banks tighten their lending criteria. Unfortunatel... read more>
Ireland ranks 3rd in Europe for the cost of a night out

Ireland ranks 3rd in Europe for the cost of a night out

We’ve all said it! “What the hell happened last night!?” You’re €100 down, the fear is hanging like a dark cloud over an otherwise sunny day and you just looked at your last dialled. It’s ok, we’ve all been there. But where did it all go! One Big Switch, Irelands largest  consumer network, has attempted to shed some light on what exactly happens to all those €20′s you rolled out with a... read more>
20,000 + Households Use People Power To Help Unlock Special Health Insurance Offers

20,000 + Households Use People Power To Help Unlock Special Health Insurance Offers

In another big win for people power, The Big Health Insurance Switch campaign has succeeded in unlocking a cash back offer for health insurance customers in Ireland. The cash back offer has been unlocked by the buying power of the 70,000+ One Big Switch Members base. One Big Switch are delighted to be giving a cash back to our members who switch to GloHealth . The cash back offer highlights ... read more>
People Power Unlocks Group Discounted Energy Again

People Power Unlocks Group Discounted Energy Again

The people power of over 70,000 consumers has succeeded in unlocking group discounted energy offers in Ireland for the second time this year. The energy offers have been unlocked by Ireland’s largest consumer network, One Big Switch and is a great sign that people power is alive and well in Ireland. One of Ireland’s leading energy retailers, Energia have made the group discounts available... read more>
Survey Of 15,000 Finds 99% Of Health Insurance Policyholders Have Felt Negative Affects As A Result Of Market Exodus

Survey Of 15,000 Finds 99% Of Health Insurance Policyholders Have Felt Negative Affects As A Result Of Market Exodus

Consumer network One Big Switch has today released a report that finds Irish consumers have felt significant negative impacts as a consequence of the 300,000+ Private Health Insurance policyholders who have left the market since it’s peak in 2008. The report, based on feedback from more than 15,000 consumers, is one of the largest health insurance surveys ever carried out in Ireland. Acco... read more>