James Benson

Emergency measures to fast-track refurbishment of vacant homes to be introduced

Construction firms must place money on deposit with councils before carrying out work

Councils must be properly resourced to ensure implementation of new Bill, expert says

Those who paid deposits on Rathcoole homes say they are waiting months for connection to water supply

Builders warn increased pandemic-related costs must be passed on to buyers

Estimated value of approved claims under the incentive since 2017 is about €389m

Irish Home Builders Association says current lockdown likely to aggravate housing crisis

Irish Homebuilders Association calls for urgent overhaul of permissions

Industry welcomes €110m affordability plan

‘Being too frugal at this critical stage is a mistake,’ warns former finance mandarin

Being too frugal at this stage is a mistake, warns top former finance mandarin John Moran

Investment funds bought 95% of 3,644 apartments completed last year

New €1.25bn agency needs ‘compellability’ tools to ensure homes are built, TDs told

High prices are putting off potential buyers, report claims