Switching to a low-rise, medium density model would be more sustainable and serve the market much better by keeping prices down and offering more choice
Property Industry Ireland
When you buy a new home, the builder retains 86.5% of the purchase price and remits 13.5% to Government as VAT
Body representing property says a generation is being shut out of home ownership
Many Government policies delivered on foot of lobbying by industry have proved ineffective
The fear is that the scheme will push up house prices, making it pointless to avail of it
Price declines forecast early last year fail to materialise as feverish buying continues
Residential market plagued by high costs, problematic supply and unaffordable rents
Strategic housing development system ‘an affront on democracy’, committee told
Oireachtas report criticises aspects of Government policy, including HAP scheme
Developments must be ‘viable for the housebuilder and affordable for the consumer’
More incentives for buyers will only inflate land values, say experts ahead of budget day
Property Industry Ireland claims it is too early to assess value of initiative
Developers could obtain permission from An Bord Pleanála before end of year
Dr Duffy will take up the new role as chief executive of PII early next month
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Follow all the action from this year's championship
Start The Search For Your Next Job
Latest news and analysis on the battle to save the planet
A project examining attitudes about the future of Ireland
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices