Rachel McGovern
IrelandexecutiveFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rachel McGovern is the deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, an organization representing the interests of financial brokers in Ireland. She recently highlighted the significant losses faced by Irish households due to unfavorable savings account choices and advocated for the implementation of tax reforms recommended in the Funds Sector Review to improve consumer outcomes.
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Rachel McGovern, Brokers Ireland deputy chief executive, points out that the loan to value ratio for borrowers may have fallen or the BER rating risen in the meantime.
The best fixed-rate mortgage offers may soon disappear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-10
Rachel McGovern of Brokers Ireland said the latest rate increase will also affect people coming off fixed rates.
Mortgages in the firing line as ECB increases interest rates by 0.25 percentage points – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-10
Rachel McGovern, the deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, commented on the latest increase in housing prices and its impact on buyers.
Cost of buying a home in Dublin hits €500,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Rachel McGovern, deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, discusses the importance of making the right decision when buying a home.
Is now the time to buy a house or should you wait? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Deputy chief executive Rachel McGovern noted a marginal dip in the level of increases in housing prices.
Irish house price inflation eases slightly to 7.5% as average cost hits €422,400 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-17
Rachel McGovern is the deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, discussing the impact of tax policies on savings.
Irish fixed-term savings rates fall faster than interest offers on mortgages – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15Rachel McGovern, deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, called on the Government to address poor savings rates for consumers in Ireland.
What kind of savings interest rates are banks, fintechs and the State offering? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Rachel McGovern, deputy chief executive at Brokers Ireland, called for a fundamental shake-up in the State’s response to housing.
House prices now nearly 20% higher than at peak of pre-crash property bubble in 2007 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Rachel McGovern, deputy chief executive of Brokers Ireland, called on the Government to implement the findings of the Funds Sector Review.
Current account use cost Irish households €800m in lost interest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05