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Moving Back Home with Parents Video – How Government Can Permanently Fix Backlash for Endorsement.

Context The Department of Housing recently shared a video created by Spunout Media, advising young people on how to cope with moving back in with their parents, in order to deal with rising rents and living costs. The video features two young adults offering tips such as setting house rules, paying rent, doing chores, and managing potential conflicts while living at

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Rent Predictions Ireland – New Apartments Now Serve Only the Top 20%.

In a recent article in the Irish Times, it reported that only the top 20% of Irish earners can now afford to rent a newly built apartment, while only the top 40% can afford to buy one. This is according to recent 2025 findings from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). Irish Times The

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Rent Crisis Ireland – Why Rents & House Prices Will Keep Rising Unless There Is Massive State Intervention

Ireland’s housing sector has been under pressure for more than a decade. Despite new regulations, rent caps, and planning reforms, prices continue to rise, availability continues to fall, and thousands of renters face growing uncertainty each year. This guide explains in very simple terms, the real reasons rents & house prices keep climbing, why current

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Home & Contents Insurance in Ireland – Costs, Cover, and What First-Time Buyers Need to Know (2026 Guide)

Key Takeaways Topic What You Need to Know Cost of Buildings Insurance – Typically €200–€600 per year – Depending on rebuild cost, location, age of home & extras. Cost of Contents Insurance – Typically €100–€300 per year, based on the value of belongings. Combined Home Insurance Usually €250–€700 per year for both buildings + contents

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Mandatory & Hidden Costs to Consider When Buying a House in Ireland (2026 Guide)

Buying a home in Ireland is one of the biggest financial steps you’ll ever take. And while most people focus on the property price, the real cost of buying a home goes far beyond the final bid. From deposits and stamp duty to surveyors, legal fees, insurance, property tax, and even utility connection charges, there

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Window & Door Upgrade & Replacement Costs in Ireland (2026 Guide).

Upgrading old windows and doors can make your home warmer, quieter, safer, and cheaper to heat. But it’s also a big spend, and prices in Ireland vary a lot depending on the size, style, material, glazing, and installer you choose. This guide pulls together the latest information from Irish window specialists and retrofit guides to

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Cheapest Counties to Buy a House in Ireland.

Buying a home in Ireland has become harder in recent years, but some counties still offer prices well below the national average. Using a combination of data from Chill.ie’s Affordability Index and Switcher’s first-time buyer guides, we’ve put together a simple breakdown of the 10 cheapest counties to buy a house in Ireland. These include

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