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 […]
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
Most Irish homes use some form of central heating to keep rooms warm and provide hot water. But not all heating systems work in the same way. Some use water and radiators, others blow warm air, and many homes still rely on electric storage heaters or oil and gas boilers. On top of that, newer
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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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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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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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Winning a home in the UK has become increasingly popular over the past few years. With rising living costs and high property prices, many people are looking at house raffles as an affordable and exciting alternative. Buy a ticket, usually between £10 and £100, and you could win a home outright. But not all raffles
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Key Takeaways Topic Key Point Evictions Rising Eviction notices up 35% in Q3 2025, with 5,405 tenants told to leave Small Landlords Leaving Many are selling or handing properties to family ahead of new rules New Rental Rules from March 2026 6-year minimum leases, strict limits on ending tenancies, rent caps Main Concern Burden falling
Key Takeaways Point Summary What a heat pump does A heat pump uses electricity to move heat from outside to inside. Typical cost in Ireland – Full install usually costs €10,000–€24,000 before grants– Roughly €3,500–€17,500 after SEAI grants. SEAI grant amounts – Up to €6,500 for most air-to-water, ground, water and exhaust air systems– €3,500
Heat Pumps in Ireland – Costs, Grants & If They Suit Your Home. Read More »
KEY TAKEAWAYS. Key Point Summary Minimum Wage Increase offers limited real improvement Wage gains are mostly absorbed by rent. Housing costs, not wages, determine living standards With supply very low, higher wages do not translate into improved affordability. Apple’s €14bn windfall Immediate, strategic investment in social housing infrastructure, would have created long-term affordability for everyone.