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Don't Forget Me

New Survey Shows Singletons Pay Heavily For Same Standard Of Living As Couples

Meanwhile, there are calls on the Central Bank to change lending rules to facilitate single people getting mortgages.

Singletons are paying over a thousand euro a month more than their coupled friends, just to afford the same lifestyle.

A survey carried out by Raisin Bank has found one in five people admit they'd stay in a relationship due to financial concerns.

Meanwhile, there are calls on the Central Bank to change lending rules to facilitate single people getting mortgages.

Eoghan O'Hara from Raisin Bank says it can be hard to get a mortgage without a partner:
 

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