Buying a house is the most important financial investment most people will ever make. Therefore, it is very important to use the services of a competent and experienced professional to carry out a pre-purchase inspection before you pay your deposit. An inspection will highlight any issues with the house and can give you greater negotiating […]
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Key Takeaways Benefit What It Means for You Faster Transactions Buying a home could drop from up to 22 weeks to as little as 8 weeks. Transparency Real-time updates keep buyers informed and reduce solicitor–bank–council delays. Remote Signing Digital signatures mean fewer office visits and faster paperwork. Challenges – Rollout is phased until 2027 –
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Limerick Mayor John Moran announced an ambitious plan to deliver 2,000 modular homes across the city within two years. The goal is clear – to tackle the rental crisis by offering affordable, high-quality modular homes for singles and couples, who now make up more than half of Limerick’s housing need. (RTE News). Two demonstration units,
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Ireland’s housing crisis has left thousands struggling to find affordable homes, particularly middle-income families who earn too much for social housing but cannot compete in the private market. This is where the Cost Rental Housing Scheme comes in. Introduced under the Affordable Housing Act 2021, cost rental allows you to pay rent based on the
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According to RTE, Ireland’s student accommodation crisis is no longer an abstract problem – it’s acute and visible. In Galway, the University of Galway had to distribute 40,000 flyers pleading with locals to open spare rooms for students (RTE NEWS). That image alone shows the scale of demand. The government, however, is not ignoring the
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Key Takeaways Topic Summary What is the LDA? A state agency tasked with developing land to deliver affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. What is the FOI Act? Freedom of Information lets the public request access to state records. In this case, it targeted the LDA’s risk register. Why the dispute? The LDA argues releasing full
Key Takeaways Issue Details Current consultation Public asked to give views on planning exemptions (attic conversions, heat pumps, subdivisions, detached backyard units). Participate HERE. Local framing (Cork) Modular cabins pitched as flexible backyard options for downsizers or relatives. Read HERE. National framing (Gov.ie) Efficiency: free up planners for large-scale housing by removing “small” applications. Problem
Key Takeaways Aspect Details Homes Potential 154 pubs earmarked for conversion since 2022; up to 459 homes if all proceed. Main Benefit Revitalises derelict town centres while adding housing supply quickly. Main Concern Notifications ≠ homes; many projects may take years or stall. Community Risk One size does not fit all. Over-conversion in some areas
A new survey by Focus Ireland, carried out by Empathy Research, reveals just how much of a national emergency homelessness has now become – (MSN.com): Focus Ireland, alongside other humanitarian organisations, continues to do incredible work providing emergency support for the homeless with initiatives like the annual Shine A Light Sleep Out. But the findings
In Ireland, the Residential Property Price Register is a publicly accessible database that lists every residential property sale since January 1, 2010. It includes: It does not include: For this reason, it is best used in combination with platforms such as Daft.ie, which lists asking prices and property features. The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA)
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