Local Mortgage Store brings some U.S. Culture to the IFSC

If you were walking around the IFSC recently you may have seen some US culture – a "free shoe shine" compliments of The Mortgage Store.

The promotion ran over 6 days with the buffstop (shoe shine service) stationed in various locations around the IFSC.  Anyone who was interested in taking out a mortgage gave their business card to Bill (his real name) the buffer to get their free shoe shine.

The promotion co-incides with the official launch of a new Mortgage Store in Mayor Street Lower in the IFSC. The outlet represents the 10th in the highly successful Mortgage Store chain.  The 1st store opened in 1989 and has differentiated itself by providing an alternative to the normal bank or building society approach to mortgages. Today there are now 10 stores covering Blackrock, Bray, Cork, Dame St, Dundrum, Grafton St., Swords, Waterford aswell as Arnotts on Henry St.

Gordon Birch, District Manager, The Mortgage Store outlines the appeal of the IFSC Mortgage Store: "Our flexible working practices, such as early breakfast or lunchtime meetings suit the lifestyles of our customers and demonstrates our willingness to work around their needs."

In addition, through our use of touch screen and web based services, customers can literally go through the entire process without having to take time out to attend meetings with Mortgage Consultants.  This has huge appeal to anyone with a busy schedule, something that is especially relevant to people working in the IFSC", added Gordon. 

The IFSC Mortgage Store is open from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday.  It’s located in New Century House, opposite Spar on Mayor Street Lower.

George’s Dock to take Centre Stage

The DDDA announced the commencement of works at George’s Dock in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to create a unique event platform to accommodate live music, theatre and even an ice rink.  The result will be a spectacular enhancement to the IFSC and Docklands area.

The works involve extensive upgrading of George’s Dock to include an underwater stage, improved lighting, new water fountains, seating and handrails to increase use and enjoyment of the amenity for residents and visitors alike.  

RETAINING WALL

A retaining wall is also being constructed between George’s Dock and the Inner Dock to facilitate control of water levels and to allow for drainage of each of the Docks separately.   This is an essential upgrade so that periodic maintenance work can be carried out in both basins, when necessary. 

The upgrade of George’s Dock demonstrates the Authority’s continued commitment to developing a world class physical environment in the Dublin Docklands area.