Ten years later, they love the house, but this bigger home has meant a smaller life. They could afford a bigger house, she says, but chose not to. Because the goal was never just a bigger house, it was a bigger life. The bigger house means an extra bedroom, but what would this extra €115,000 mean for your wallet? A bigger mortgage means a more expensive mortgage protection policy too.

Source: The Irish Times March 25, 2026 10:31 UTC