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FTBB
Media Kit

2026 Edition

First Time Buyer's Bible is Ireland's leading resource platform for people preparing to buy their first home. This document outlines our audience, advertising options, and partnership opportunities.

Key Audience Figures — 2026

12,000+

Monthly
Readers

25–40

Primary
Age Group

32+

Counties
Reached

15+

Active
Partners

Full PDF media kit available on request. Contact info@ftbb.ie

About FTBB

Ireland's Dedicated Resource for First-Time Property Buyers

"Ireland's property market is complex. We exist to make it navigable — so every first-time buyer can move forward with clarity and confidence."

— FTBB Editorial Team

2023 FTBB founded with a focus on practical Irish home-buying guidance
2024 Platform launched publicly; first partner network established with mortgage brokers and solicitors
2025 12,000+ monthly readers; FTBB magazine launched; 15+ vetted partner organisations
2026 Expanded editorial coverage; new partner formats and digital content series launched

Editorially Independent, Reader-First

FTBB — First Time Buyer's Bible — is Ireland's most comprehensive resource platform for people navigating their first property purchase. We don't sell mortgages, push products, or take referral fees from lenders. We connect buyers with the right expertise at the right moment in their journey.

Our content covers every stage of the Irish buying process: from understanding Central Bank lending limits and the Help to Buy scheme, to navigating solicitor contracts, choosing a surveyor, and managing the mortgage drawdown.

Businesses that advertise with FTBB gain access to our audience in a context of trust and expert guidance — which is the most effective position from which to reach first-time buyers.

  • Published independently — not affiliated with any lender or estate agent
  • Editorially led — content is written to inform, not to sell
  • Magazine and digital publication with nationwide reach
  • Active social media presence on Instagram: @first_timebuyerire

Audience Overview

Who Reads FTBB

High-Intent Readers in Active Purchase Mode

FTBB readers are Irish adults actively preparing to buy their first home. They are in a high-intent research phase — comparing mortgage providers, evaluating solicitors, planning home purchases, and making spending decisions across a wide range of categories simultaneously.

They are not passive readers. They come to FTBB with specific questions and use our guides as a reference throughout their buying journey — which often lasts 12–24 months from initial research to purchase completion.

Key insight: First-time buyers in Ireland are making many of their most significant consumer decisions — mortgage provider, solicitor, insurer, furniture, kitchen, flooring — all within a concentrated 6–18 month window. The businesses that reach them during this period establish long-term customer relationships.

Audience Data — First Time Buyer's Bible Ireland

Monthly readership 12,000+ readers
Primary age group 25 – 40 years
Geographic reach Nationwide, Republic of Ireland
Stage of purchase Active research & buying
Household income Middle to upper-middle
Decision timeframe 3 – 18 months to purchase
Primary access device Mobile-first
Newsletter subscribers 12,000+
Instagram @first_timebuyerire
Target property value €250,000 – €500,000+

Advertiser Fit

Who Should Advertise With FTBB

Any business that serves first-time buyers at any point in their purchase journey — from the decision to buy through to home ownership — is a natural fit for FTBB advertising.

Finance

Mortgage Brokers & Financial Advisors

Buyers actively comparing lenders and seeking mortgage guidance before choosing a broker. High-intent at the point of reading.

Property

Estate Agents & Property Developers

Buyers searching for their first property across all Irish counties, including new developments eligible for Help to Buy.

Legal

Conveyancing Solicitors

Buyers selecting legal representation for the most significant transaction of their lives. Solicitor selection is a key FTBB guide topic.

Professional Services

Surveyors & Structural Engineers

Buyers who need building surveys before proceeding with purchase — guided specifically by FTBB content on surveys.

Insurance

Insurance & Mortgage Protection Brokers

Buyers comparing home insurance and mortgage protection before drawdown — a mandatory step in the buying process.

Home & Living

Furniture, Kitchens & Home Suppliers

First-time buyers furnishing a home from scratch — often making significant first-time purchases across all home categories.

What We Offer

Advertising Options

FTBB offers five advertising formats, from premium featured partnerships to digital display and print magazine placements. All rates are available on request. Contact info@ftbb.ie or use the enquiry form on our Advertise page.

Highest Visibility

Premium Placement

Featured Partner

The flagship advertising position on FTBB — cross-platform presence across website, newsletter, and social with dedicated editorial context.

  • Logo in partner marquee on all FTBB pages
  • Dedicated partner profile or listing page
  • Feature placement in relevant buyer guides
  • Monthly newsletter sponsorship inclusion
  • Instagram content partnership
  • Exclusive category — one partner per sector

Rates on request. Annual and campaign formats available.

Digital

Website Display

Display advertising positioned within FTBB guides and content pages — reaching buyers as they research specific topics.

  • Display placements across relevant guides
  • Category-targeted positioning
  • Mobile-optimised ad formats
  • Monthly impression and click reporting

Monthly and quarterly packages available.

Email

Newsletter Sponsorship

A sponsored placement in the FTBB Monthly Briefing, sent to 12,000+ subscribers actively preparing to buy.

  • Dedicated sponsor block in each edition
  • Your logo, headline, copy and link
  • Open rate and click data provided
  • Maximum one sponsor per edition

Per-issue and multi-issue packages available.

Social Media

Instagram Partnership

Sponsored content and partnership posts on the FTBB Instagram account @first_timebuyerire — editorial-style content, not banner ads.

  • Dedicated post or story sponsorship
  • Editorial-style presentation
  • Audience of first-time buyers and professionals
  • Engagement metrics provided post-campaign

Per-post and campaign rates available.

Print

Magazine Advertising

Advertising in the printed edition of the First Time Buyer's Bible — distributed to buyers, brokers, and property professionals nationwide.

  • Full page and half page formats
  • Advertorial / editorial feature option
  • Distribution to partner offices and events
  • High-quality print production context

Per-issue rates. Production specifications on request.

Why FTBB

Why Advertise With FTBB

Contextual, Not Interruptive

FTBB advertising appears within expert guides that buyers are actively reading — not as pop-ups or irrelevant display ads. Your brand appears when readers are in the exact mental state to consider your services.

High-Intent Audience

FTBB readers are not casual browsers. They are people preparing to make one of the largest financial decisions of their lives. The purchase intent, research depth, and spending readiness of this audience is exceptionally high.

Trusted Editorial Environment

FTBB is read as a trusted, independent resource — not a commercial lead-generation site. Advertising within a trusted editorial context carries significantly more weight than generic digital advertising.

National Reach, Local Relevance

FTBB reaches buyers across all 32 counties of Ireland. Whether your business serves a specific region or operates nationally, our audience includes buyers searching in every part of the country.

Partnership Examples

How Businesses Partner With FTBB

The following examples illustrate how different business types can partner with FTBB to reach first-time buyers at the right moment. These are illustrative formats — every campaign is tailored to the advertiser's goals and budget.

Mortgage Broker Featured Partner

Partner Placement Across All Mortgage Guides

A mortgage broker is presented as FTBB's recommended partner throughout our mortgage content — appearing in the relevant guides, the partner marquee, the monthly newsletter, and two Instagram posts per month. Position is exclusive for the category.

Conveyancing Solicitor Guide Placement

Presence in the Legal Process Guide

A solicitors' practice appears within the FTBB guide on choosing a conveyancer and within the step-by-step legal process guide — reaching buyers at the precise moment they are deciding which solicitor to instruct.

Kitchen Supplier Newsletter + Social

Monthly Briefing Sponsorship with Instagram Campaign

A kitchen supplier sponsors two editions of the FTBB Monthly Briefing alongside a three-post Instagram campaign — reaching buyers who have recently had their mortgage approved and are now planning their new home.

Get in Touch

Request Full Advertising Details and Rates

If you'd like to discuss advertising opportunities with FTBB, we'd be happy to share full rate cards, availability, and examples of how we've worked with other businesses in your category. There is no obligation — the first conversation is just to establish whether we're a good fit.

Sarah Doyle O’Reilly
Head of Marketing, FTBB
info@ftbb.ie
01 853 7360
57 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3
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