Clare Rent Prices Rising At Record Levels | clare.fm

Reported on Clare FM this morning - Rent prices in Clare have been rising at a record level. http://www.clare.fm/news/clare-rent-prices-rising-record-levels The latest figures from daft.ie shows an 11% rise in rent prices, with the average monthly cost of renting a home in the county now at €669.00. The rise is roughly in line with the national average - Limerick saw a 12.5% increase, while in Galway, the figure went up by 10%. There have been calls for pressure zones to be increased to prevent against rising prices. If you are concerned about your rights when your landlord increases your rent make sure you contact Threshold. If you are worried about budgeting to have enough money available you can contact us in Ennis 0761 072 430.

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Struggling homeowners to become State tenants under leaseback plan

More news as we get it, but don't hesitate to contact us if you need help and are interested in this option.

We will be supporting more people in court next Monday who are facing mortgage repossession. We have a Dedicated Mortgage Advisor who will be in court, along with a duty solicitor for free advice and representation. If you are in mortgage difficulties and in, or facing, legal action, please contact us for help. You can call our Ennis office on 0761 072 430 for an appointment without delay.

SUSI Grant Process

You can contact MABS or the Citizens Advice offices in Co. Clare if you need help or advice with this process.

Today is 'Blue Monday' apparently - partly because this can be the toughest month of the year, financially. Why not talk to one of our specialised money advisors who can help you to budget ahead for the year and take control of your money. Call us in Ennis on 0761 072 430 and make an appointment today.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Our Ennis office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. You can call here to make an appointment for Ennis, or to schedule an appointment in Shannon, Kilrush, Scariff. Killaloe, Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon or Tulla

Are you facing legal action over arrears on your mortgage? Have you already been to court, without anyone to help you? We have a Dedicated Mortgage Advisor in Clare MABS, and there are a number of new initiatives to help people in the legal process - including free access to a solicitor to speak on your behalf. Call us in Ennis today on 0761 072 430 and make an appointment to talk to us. Don't delay - it's never too late to find a solution.

Spring Family Learning Classes are being offered by the Clare Family Learning Project. 17th January - Introduction to Sewing - 11.30am-1.30pm 20th January - Looking after my family, looking after me -11am-1pm - Introduction to Smart Technology - 11.30am-1pm Courses held in Adult Education Centre and Further Education Centre, Ennis To book your place or for more information on these and other courses, please contact Mary Flanagan at the Clare Family learning Project on 065 689 7645

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https://www.mabs.ie/downloads/publications/factsheets/MABS_Guide_to_Cleaning_Up-Looking_back_Planning_forward.pdf It's natural to want to start afresh at New Year. We've attached the above link to our MABS factsheet giving you some hints and tips to make 2017 a more organised one - financially speaking! And dont forget - if you are struggling with debts and budgeting, contact us for help on 0761 072 430.

Clare MABS will be closed from this afternoon for the Christmas break. We will be open 9-5 Thursday 29th December and Friday 30th December. The MABS National Helpline will be open until 5pm this evening, Friday 23rd and 9-5 on Wednesday 28th December. Telephone 0761 07 2000. Some other useful numbers to have over the coming week, as we know that Christmas is not an easy time for some people. Pieta house: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Samaritans: 1850 609 090 Childline: 1800 66 66 66 Wishing you and yours a safe and peaceful Christmas from all the team at Clare MABS.