Key Takeaways Topic Main Point Back-garden modular homes Could help some families quickly, but unlikely to solve the housing crisis Government proposal Reduces planning barriers but does not address the deeper problem of affordability Main concern Policy places too much responsibility on homeowners instead of direct State action Structural issue Ireland still lacks large-scale affordable […]
The above headline comes from an Irish Times article I read through today. See more HERE. Here are the key facts I stripped from the article for better clarity: Dublin Comparison to other EU Nations Social Impact Anyone can clearly see that even though Ireland has one of the highest minimum wages in the EU,
Ireland’s Minimum Wage Workers Now Pay 2nd Highest Rents in Europe. Read More »
An Open Letter to Irish Policymakers on Rising Fuel Prices, Construction costs & Housing Stability. I write this letter not just as the founder of MyLittleHome.ie, but also as a concerned resident of over 15 years in a country that I believe has the single greatest potential within the EU to resolve its 2 most
A recent Irish Times article raised a striking concern on rising apartment management fees in Dublin. A Dublin couple and apartment owner witnessed their annual management fee go up from €1,800 in 2019 to €2,750 in 2026. This is a 53% increase in 7 years. Read the article HERE. Property experts explain that the increase,
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Key Takeaways Key Issue Why It Matters Target requires about 50,000 homes a year Ireland completed 36,284 homes in 2025. Output still needs to rise sharply and stay there for years. Labour is a major constraint Industry says the sector needs 95,000 to 110,000 extra workers to hit housing targets. Permission is not the same
9 Reasons Why the Irish Government Cannot Deliver 300,000 New Homes by 2030. Read More »
KEY TAKEAWAYS Issue What It Means How the €14bn Apple Fund Can Fix It 95,000–111,000 worker shortage Housing targets are unachievable with current workforce Fund training, temporary migration housing and retention incentives 20% of workforce retiring Skills drain continues Create structured mentoring and phased retirement programmes Talent leaving Ireland Workers follow stronger project pipelines and
KEY TAKEAWAYS Question Short Answer What is Cost Rental? A long-term, not-for-profit rental scheme with rents at least 25% below market rates. Who is it for? Middle-income households above social housing limits but struggling with private rents. Income limits €66,000 net in Dublin, €59,000 elsewhere. Is it secure? Yes – long-term security of tenure. How
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Key Takeaways Issue What It Means for Buyers How the Apple Fund Can Help Bulk buying by large funds Fewer homes available for owner-occupiers State can compete directly in the market High Stamp duty may have reduced bulk-buying Families still compete with large capital Public capital can level the playing field Supply remains tight Investor
Summary of the Main Points from Irish Times Article. The piece reports on the SCSI Residential Market Monitor, based on a survey of 200 estate agents. The headline message is – house price growth is expected to slow to about 4% in 2026, and many agents think the market is near a plateau after more
Recent industry data shows that since 2022, less than 40% of homes granted permission in large residential developments have started construction. Irish Times. In simple terms: However, construction is not taking off despite approvals. This implies that Ireland’s housing crisis is not about getting permission; it’s about getting builders to build. In this blog post,