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29 Oct '24 |
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Austin Hughes: Ireland’s housing crisis is not unique: some of its proposed responses are
Research recently presented at an ECB conference suggested that a sustained fiscal stimulus might instead boost private sector activity by making firms more confident of a continuing demand for their - Subscribe |
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© Irish Independent |
11 Oct '24 |
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‘Mansion tax’ will hit those who buy two apartments for more than €1.5m
It had been thought the charge would only apply to single units, but further detail of the measure, which came as a surprise on Budget Day, is contained in the Finance Bill published yesterday.
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11 Oct '24 |
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Quillsen is seeking experienced sales negotiators
Are you an experienced, proactive, and highly motivated Residential Sales Negotiator who excels when working with a high degree autonomy within a team environment? We have excellent opportunities for - Subscribe |
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© Business Post |
01 Oct '24 |
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Housing will face mega crisis if green building methods ignored, warns expert
Conservation consultant Peter Cox says Tuesday’s budget must incentivise low-carbon construction and reuse of existing buildings or it will cost the country billions - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
01 Oct '24 |
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Overseas cash buyers snap up bargain apartments that first-time buyers cannot get because of defects
An investigation by The Irish Times has found that mortgage-approved buyers are unable to buy second-hand apartments that require remediation works – in some cases as simple as replacing out-of-date - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
30 Aug '24 |
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Less than 60% of new homes sold last year went to individual buyers - DNG
“Compared to the total sales shown on the PPR, the analysis of multi-unit sales found that in 2023 there were an additional 5,163 new homes sales that were part of block sales, that were not capture - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
23 Aug '24 |
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Oscar Traynor Woods ‘affordable’ homes attract 260 applicants
Applications to buy the State-subsidised houses, with prices ranging from €254,358 to €475,000, closed earlier this week, with eligible buyers now facing a lottery for selection to buy the homes. - Subscribe |
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© Irish Examiner |
08 Aug '24 |
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GeoDirectory: Housing demand outpaces supply despite a surge in commencements
A total of 31,384 new residential address points were recorded in the twelve months to June, while a further 21,851 residential buildings were under construction across the country, down slightly from - Subscribe |
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© Irish Independent |
08 Aug '24 |
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The truth about Ireland’s housing figures: Why it’s all about the types of homes and where they should be built
Before the next general election, economists and politicians alike will be practising the fine art of housing targets.
Figuring out exactly how many houses Ireland needs, as distinct from the number - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
01 Aug '24 |
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Households earning up to €90,000 would be eligible to buy affordable homes under Sinn Féin plan
The plan, unveiled by the party in Dublin on Thursday, also promises rents at or below €1,000 a month, with renters and purchasers who earn too much to qualify for council housing but who cannot pur - Subscribe |
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16 Jul '24 |
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National target of 8 weeks for both probate and conveyancing to be set
The group was tasked to look at the area in a bid to reduce costs and delays and to make needed housing stock available to market more quickly. - Subscribe |
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© Irish Independent |
15 Jul '24 |
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Ministers ban 51-week student leases despite legal threat by major landlord
The Government last week went ahead with legislation banning 51-week leases for students, despite a legal threat from an international landlord group.
President Michael D Higgins signed into law the - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
15 Jul '24 |
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The pros and cons of buying a Celtic Tiger-era apartment
It’s estimated that up to 100,000 apartments built between 1991 and 2013 are defective, with up to 90,000 affected by fire safety issues. Owners have been saddled with funding repairs, as well as li - Subscribe |
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© Business Post |
14 Jul '24 |
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BidX1 survey of customers shows market strong for residential but risk averse for commercial
The survey found only 5 per cent would consider an office investment. - Subscribe |
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© Irish Independent |
09 Jul '24 |
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Land prices even more ‘volatile’ than houses over past 25 years, says ESRI study
While the price of houses has fluctuated hugely over the last 25 years, land prices have been even more volatile, according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
09 Jul '24 |
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Glenveagh will not get ‘one more penny’ for higher price on Oscar Traynor homes
Council’s director of housing delivery: “The scheme is constructed as a discount on market value. If market value kept increasing over the next couple of years, then that would be an issue, but th - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
03 Jul '24 |
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New housing targets will include ‘pent-up demand’, says Minister
A report from the ESRI, published on Tuesday, shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed every year based on 12 different projected population growth scenarios.
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© Irish Independent |
03 Jul '24 |
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Housing demand may be significantly below Simon Harris’s 50,000-a-year target, ESRI report says
Housing demand may be significantly below the 50,000 homes a year Taoiseach Simon Harris promised to deliver when he was elected as Fine Gael leader earlier this year – potentially setting the count - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
03 Jul '24 |
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Who is buying a home in Ireland today? The changing profile of first-time buyers
According to Central Bank of Ireland data, the typical first-time buyer is 35 – the highest age on record. Not only that, but almost half of first-time buyers (44 per cent) are older than 35. This r - Subscribe |
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© The Irish Times |
03 Jul '24 |
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New report raises questions about State support for one-off housing
A new paper published by the Department of Public Expenditure has raised questions over whether the State should continue to provide the current level of financial support for one-off houses, mainly i - Subscribe |
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