Even if your plans are on hold for the moment there's plenty you can do right now to make sure you're ready once the time comes. Buying a home is one of the most difficult thing you will do. A shortage of housing stock and a competitive housing market can mean that timing a property purchase can make it even harder. If your dream of home ownership is delayed here are some thing you can do to make sure you're ready to make a running start when the time feels right. 1. Find you

In recent years the popularity of purchasing property through pension funds (pre and post retirement) has increased steadily so I thought it might be useful to run through it in more detail: the key points, the attractions and benefits of it, how it works, what are the limitations and who might it be suitable for. Guest Blog by Joe O’Regan, Managing Director Blackthorn Capital www.blackthorncapital.ie In recent years the popularity of purchasing property through pension funds