Our Stories
Hear from people who we have helped with their new homes.
Our mission is to provide a clear, secure, and affordable path to homeownership for the ‘forgotten middle’ of society. We are empowering prospective homeowners excluded from traditional mortgages to take control of their living situation from day one.
Naas, Co. Kildare
After years of noisy neighbours in an expensive rental in Newbridge, Brian and Kasia dreamed of settling down in a peace. There were very limited options available to rent in the area, which would have rented further away from family and friends. When they found this charming house in Naas, they saw a chance to make that dream a reality—even though their new business income didn’t tick all the bank’s boxes (yet!) They turned to Homely, who purchased the home and they – and their feline friends – moved in.
- Type: 4-Bed Semi-detached, Secondhand
- Initial Purchase Price: €480,000
- Homely Programme Term: 3-Years
- Sales Agent: CME Estate Agents
Killiney, Co. Dublin
Having been relocated to Ireland from Southeast Asia by their employer (a large, US multinational), Marcus and Gemma found themselves confined to a rental in Dún Laoghaire with few opportunities to buy. Eager to step onto the property ladder and provide a stable home for their daughter—who was well settled in a local school—they discovered an exceptional new-build in Killiney that they couldn’t pass up. Whilst affordability wasn’t an issue, their personal financial structure excluded them from traditional mortgage finance, so they turned to Homely, who purchased the home and enabled them to move in immediately.
- Type: New 4-Bed Semi-detached
- Initial Purchase Price: €910,000
- Homely Programme Term: 3-Years
- Developer: Marlet
- Sales Agent: Sherry Fitzgearld
Portarlington, Co. Loais
After over 15 years of renting a room in Dublin, Joan was determined to finally own her own home but hadn’t yet managed to save enough for a deposit. When she discovered this new-build home in Portarlington, Co. Laois—just a short distance from her family home—she jumped at the opportunity. Now, with a home of her own, Joan enjoys hosting her nieces and nephews for sleepovers, marking a wonderful new chapter in her journey toward ownership with Homely’s support.
- Type: New 3-Bed Semi-detached
- Initial Purchase Price: €320,000
- Homely Programme Term: 3-Years
- Developer: Dunkeel
- Sales Agent: Matt Dunne
Please note that all personal names and identifying details have been modified or withheld to protect the privacy of our Homely customers.