Is Michael McDowell aware people in half of rural Ireland’s one-off houses are commuters?
If sustainable communities in rural Ireland are to be created, the system of planning and land zoning must be radically changed
Housing demand
Irish house price growth slows to lowest rate in more than two years
Residential property prices rose by 6.5% in the 12 months to March, but slowed from the 6.7% in the year to February
Stop demonising one-off rural housing. Not everyone wants to be surrounded by neighbours
If town and village life is so much more sensible and attractive, why do so few people choose to live over the shop?
Council seeks developer for Cherrywood lands with scope for 1,150 homes
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council brings Town Centre 3 site to market following termination of agreement with Johnny Ronan’s RGRE
Vacant and derelict houses bought by Dublin City Council unused due to severe dilapidation
Senior council engineer says a number of houses bought ‘regardless of their condition ... really shouldn’t have [been] bought at all’
Easing planning rules for one-off housing makes no sense
Living in towns and villages brings economies of scale and reduces car usage
Could a bridging loan take the pain out of buying your next home?
Bridging loans are back in the Irish market and can smooth the process of moving home but they come at a significant cost
Dublin 15 landbank primed for future residential and commercial development guiding €16m
The 268-acre (108.5-hectare) holding sits next to existing residential areas of Kilmartin, Hollystown, Tyrrelstown and Ongar
Lands near Carlow town zoned for hundreds of new homes seeking €9.5m
The 33.5-acre site previously secured planning for 275-unit residential scheme
Confusion over new rent rules causing landlords to wrongly evict, tenants’ support charity warns
Threshold says it supported more than 10,000 households in first quarter of year
Should planning rules for one-off housing be relaxed? Opinions for and against
Liberalisation of the planning guidelines is necessary to support rural communities, proponents argue, but opponents point to environmental impacts and increased pressure on services
‘Strong signs’ investors are returning to Irish rental market amid new rules, says estate agent
Hooke & MacDonald boss says he sees early signs of recovery in private rental sector
Buyers pay €110,000 premium for energy-efficient homes
Report from Dublin-based valuation company Geowox suggest buyers are paying hefty premium for more energy-efficient homes
South Dublin site with full planning for 209 new homes guiding at €19.75m
Lands at Aiken’s Village development have approval for mix of apartments, duplexes and triplexes
Housing and infrastructure ambitions face funding challenge
While international capital is essential, there is a strong case for fostering investment among Irish households
Including cost-rental homes in private tenancy figures gives ‘false impression of growth’
When cost rental is excluded from data, increase in private tenancies is actually much lower than claimed, says Sinn Féin
An estate agent’s guide to bidding on a home in Ireland
Waterford agency owner Regina Mangan gives her advice on navigating the bidding process
Why is the estimated increase in my home’s value only 40% of cost of building an extension?
Is it normal for the uplift in value to be so small when extending a property?
Home prices rose by 6.8% in the 12 months to February
The highest median price paid for a dwelling was €681,500 in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, while the lowest was €198,000 in Donegal
Glenveagh plans 11m share options to motivate CEO amid ‘ambitious growth journey’
Homebuilder’s share price need to more double for all options to be in the money
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors urged to back housing plan for golf lands despite local opposition
Hundreds of Stepaside locals and golf course owner oppose changes to south Dublin lands
House sales above asking prices and how to invest in bonds
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Value of mortgage approvals in February highest for month since 2011
First-time buyers were approved for 2,316 mortgages, which was 63.5% of the total
At the Rock of Cashel, a ‘lovely development’ of 52 unfinished houses will be demolished
Construction of ‘holiday suites’ linked to hotel began in 2006 but stopped after council alleged planning non-compliance
Housing ambition can’t be faulted, but is it realistic?
Meeting ambitions, closing skills gaps and attracting international capital such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are all in the mix
North Dublin apartment portfolio hits the market with €120m price tag
Investment comprises 282 units and offers buyer net initial yield of 4.79%
Approved housing body seeks buyer for Dublin city centre residential site
Smithfield property previously secured approval for development of 30 apartments
Cheap European Homes on RTÉ One: A rare property show that doesn’t feel out of touch
Television: Maggie Molloy is down-to-earth and seems to appreciate that she is helping people meet a basic need in their life
In Ireland’s dysfunctional property market, the starter home has become the forever home
With the second hand market hugely short of supply, many people are turning their three-bed home into a four-bed and staying put
New tool shows how long it would take for a first-time buyer to obtain a new home in their locality
1,865 years: how long it would take for young people in one part of Dublin to have a home of their own, according to new analysis
Here are five ways we can help bring life back to our towns and cities
More than 100,000 homes could be created by converting old premises and promoting living over shops
Foxrock site with full planning for 21 new homes guiding €5.5m
Mart Lane property has approval for mixed development of duplexes and houses
Here’s how to improve your home’s Ber energy rating and lower your bills
From a detached four-bed to a country cottage: step-by-step advice on how to boost your Ber to achieve lower bills and reduce your carbon footprint
Construction sector ‘needs up to 111,000 more workers’ to hit housing targets
Roughly 25,000 new workers per year are needed to deliver investment planned between now and 2030, report finds
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