9 d. ago Government funding row stalls delivery of up to 5,000 social and affordable homes

Approved Housing Bodies say they have been waiting over six months to start work on projects because department refuses to sign off on funding

Politics

3 w. ago Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans

More than 100 new social and affordable housing will be provided in the Tuam area over the next year, according to Galway County Council – many through the local authority’s acquisition of existing vacant properties. This was confirmed at a meeting of Tuam Municipal Council when it was stated that more than four and a […] The post Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Retrofitting rental homes in the State would cost €8bn, ESRI finds

Four–fifths have lower energy efficiency ratings and would cost up to €43,000 each to upgrade

Economics

4 w. ago Funding for delivery of 3,000 affordable and social homes a ‘statement of intent’

Possibility of tax incentives for private property investors not discussed by Cabinet sub-committee

Politics

4 w. ago Additional €450m Exchequer boost to provide 3,000 cost rental, affordable and social homes

A memo will go Cabinet today allocating the substantial funding increase towards the delivery of housing.

Economics

4 w. ago €450m Exchequer boost to provide 3,000 cost rental, affordable and social homes

The Cabinet committee on housing agreed last night to review of the rent pressure zones.

Economics