In a more positive turn from yesterday’s blog post, the buzz around modular housing in Ireland has taken a promising turn. This year’s PTSB Ideal Home Show at the RDS has seen a noticeable rise in exhibitors showcasing modular living solutions, with modular homes becoming a star attraction. The show runs from Friday, April 11 […]
In recent months, the spotlight has turned to modular homes as a fast, affordable, and sustainable solution to housing crises across Europe. While countries like Portugal are embracing the model with growing success, Ireland’s experience has been mixed, particularly in Dublin, where recent modular social housing projects have drawn sharp criticism. The Journal This is
I was listening to an interesting News Talk radio discussion yesterday about why tax breaks for developers may be a bad idea. You can read the summary and listen to the interview HERE. During the interview, I quickly realised that I had little idea about how financing for large residential blocks was acquired. So I
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The short answer is No. … For several years now, there has been a narrative that, since house prices are too high, we need to wait for an impending crash so we can buy when prices are much lower. But many people fail to understand that the forces driving house price increases today are very
As more and more people in Ireland become aware of modular housing, many homeowners are now considering modular extensions as a smart way to increase living space without the disruption of traditional construction. This increase in awareness might also be due to the government’s recent announcement that it seeks to add planning exemptions for detached
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In a recent article on Irish News, The Northern Ireland government has announced a £153 million Financial Transactions Capital (FTC) investment to assist 4,000 households in buying homes through the co-ownership scheme over the next four years. With housing supply challenges continuing to impact affordability, the initiative aims to make homeownership more accessible while addressing
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As you already know, I am a stickler for any information relating to affordable housing – or any development that may get in the way of potentially affordable housing. Based off a very recent report from Breaking News.ie, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) paint a grim picture for Ireland’s housing sector,
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Are you looking for a modular home builder in the Dublin area? Check out our list of reputable modular builders below. We’ve condensed key details for quick reference and highlighted unique aspects of each supplier. So Let’s get right into it. 1. Ecomod Modular Buildings DETAILS Website https://ecomod.ie/ Address EcoMod Business Park, Kilnamonagh, The Ward, Co.
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The Northern Ireland Executive (NIE) has set an ambitious yet crucial target – starting construction on at least 5,850 new social homes by 2027. Given the pressing demand, with more than 47,000 households on the waiting list, the challenge now lies in how to meet this goal efficiently. (Housing Today) Both the Northern Ireland Federation
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Last week, I was having a conversation with a friend about the pros and cons of the government’s possible relaxation of permissions for detached cabins in the future. We went on to complain about prices of everything in general, and then it hit me. What exactly are the causes of all these rising prices? How
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