Housing Crisis Ireland – Planning & Housing News

As Ireland’s housing market remains tight, a financial tool many people haven’t heard about in years is quietly making its return – Bridging Finance. Once common before the 2008 crash, bridging loans are now being discussed again as a way to help homeowners buy a new property before selling their existing one. With second-hand homes […]

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

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

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

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

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. 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.

Key Takeaways Topic Summary Valuing your home for sale Use recent sales, local comparisons, estate agent appraisals, and property data. Valuing for LPT Self-assess honestly using Revenue valuation bands, PPR data, and Revenue’s interactive map. Market insights from LPT trends LPT declarations often undervalue homes, highlighting supply shortages and rising prices. Tax implications Rising property

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single