Course Description

Your home is probably the biggest investment you will make. Therefore, it is very important to receive clear, concise and impartial advice on the best mortgage for you.



In this month's edition of 'Ignite', our 12 month e-wellness programme, we will be looking at the area of mortgages and covering the major points you need to consider before and after approaching a bank or building society.



There are a vast array of providers and mortgage options available in Ireland today. So whether you are a first time buyer, moving house, trading up, looking to switch mortgages, or even remortgage, this programme, presented by Brendan Bartley, our Qualified Financial Advisor, is packed full of information which will help you along the way.

Qualified Financial Advisor

Brendan Bartley

Brendan is a qualified Financial Advisor and has a wealth of relevant experience. He specialises in personal financial planning and taxation and has advised many of Ireland’s top executives in PLC and MNC companies, as well as successful professionals and SME business owners. He is a thought leader and a recognised innovator in the financial wellness space.He previously enjoyed exciting roles with PwC (> 18 years, as a Director, Tax - Pensions), Aviva, PGL Accountants and The Revenue Commissioners. He’s an Associate of The Irish Tax Institute, a Chartered Tax Advisor, a Qualified Financial Advisor, and a Fellow of The Life Insurance Association. Brendan recently graduated with first class honours from UCD graduate diploma in Financial Planning. He loves presenting and lecturing in his specialist areas, which he has now done for over 2 decades.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Mortgage Advice

    • Video 1 - 1st Time Buyers Guide

    • First Time Buyers - What You Need To Know

    • Video 2 - The Non First Time Buyers Guide

    • Remortgaging: The What, Why and How