Aimed at homeowners wanting to move to smaller homes.
The country's largest bank has announced a new loan which will help people 'downsize' to smaller homes.
Bank of Ireland is launching a pilot scheme in the new year which will allow people to buy a smaller home before they close the sale of their current property.
The Trade Down loan is aimed at homeowners whose children have moved out and would prefer to live in a smaller home.
Clement Herron, owner of Clement Herron Real Estate in Portlaoise says there's downsides to the plan:
Anti-Social Behaviour Escalating In Midlands
Parts Of Midlands Under Status Yellow Fog Warning
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses