PLANNING, HOUSING & YOU.
Understand various planning permissions, relevant housing news and its broader impact on standard and non-standard housing in Ireland.
But most importantly, find out in simple language how this may apply to you – an Irish Resident.
Back-Garden Modular Homes Could Help Some Families – But Ireland Still Needs Bigger Housing Solutions
Key Takeaways Topic Main Point Back-garden modular homes Could help some families quickly, but unlikely...
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Ireland’s Minimum Wage Workers Now Pay 2nd Highest Rents in Europe.
The above headline comes from an Irish Times article I read through today. See more...
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Ireland’s Housing Crisis – How the €14bn Apple Tax Windfall Can Stabilise Fuel Costs and Housing Supply.
An Open Letter to Irish Policymakers on Rising Fuel Prices, Construction costs & Housing Stability....
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Apartment Management Fees – Why They Keep Rising faster around Dublin.
A recent Irish Times article raised a striking concern on rising apartment management fees in...
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9 Reasons Why the Irish Government Cannot Deliver 300,000 New Homes by 2030.
Key Takeaways Key Issue Why It Matters Target requires about 50,000 homes a year Ireland...
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Construction Needs 95,000–111,000 More Workers – How the €14bn Apple Fund Can Fix the Real Bottlenecks
KEY TAKEAWAYS Issue What It Means How the €14bn Apple Fund Can Fix It 95,000–111,000...
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Cost Rental Housing in Ireland – Complete 2026 Guide & FAQs
KEY TAKEAWAYS Question Short Answer What is Cost Rental? A long-term, not-for-profit rental scheme with...
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Vulture Funds and Family Homes – How the €14bn Apple Tax Could Protect Buyers in Ireland.
Key Takeaways Issue What It Means for Buyers How the Apple Fund Can Help Bulk...
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House Prices in Dublin Commuter Counties May Plateau – But Affordability Remains the Real Problem
Summary of the Main Points from Irish Times Article. The piece reports on the SCSI...
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Less Than 40% of Large Housing Estates With Planning Permission Have Started Construction – While Ireland’s Student Housing Crisis Worsens.
Recent industry data shows that since 2022, less than 40% of homes granted permission in...
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New Dwelling Completions in 2025 went up 20% – What Does This Truly Signify?
Key Takeaways – New Builds Ireland 2025 Headline Figure What It Really Means Home completions...
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HBFI Increases Loan Approvals in 2025 – How the Irish State Can Do So Much More to Increase Supply and Fix the Housing Crisis.
Key Takeaways Main Point Why It Matters HBFI increased loan approvals in 2025 Positive progress,...
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