Housing Crisis Ireland – Planning & Housing News

Ireland’s housing crisis has rightly focused attention on increasing the number of homes being built. However, recent developments involving Circle Voluntary Housing Association, an Approved Housing Body, raise another important question. ”As housing organisations continue to expand, are we asking every organisation to do the jobs they are best equipped to perform?” Following a regulatory

Ireland’s housing debate has often focused on one question: how do we build more homes? And for the last few years, finding a solution that’s a win-win for everyone has been one of my goals. A recent announcement by Dublin City Council (DCC) may offer an interesting glimpse into one possible answer. DCC has launched

Since Covid 19, Ireland’s housing news has been dominated by headlines about skyhigh prices, record rents, and a severe housing shortage. Recently, however, there has finally been some encouraging news. According to a recent Irish Times analysis by property economist John McCartney, both rent inflation and house price inflation have begun to slow. New home

The Irish Government has published draft planning guidelines that could change how one-off rural housing applications are assessed across Ireland. The proposals aim to replace the existing 2005 Rural Housing guidelines with a more consistent, national approach, while also making it easier for people with genuine local ties to build in rural communities. Irish Times.

Key Takeaways Key Point What It Means State and investors are buying a growing share of new homes Fewer newly built homes are available to first-time buyers Housing supply remains too low Competition for available homes continues to push prices higher The State is helping people through social housing purchases But it is often buying

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,

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,

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