3 d. ago Nearly €9,000 monthly rent for a home in Meath: The most expensive places to rent in each county

The average open-market rent nationwide between April and June was €2,055 per month, up from a low of just €765 in 2011 and 51 per cent higher than before the outbreak of Covid-19.

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5 d. ago Galway Chamber highlights importance of bringing buildings back into use

Bringing vacant buildings back into use can play a transformative role in housing delivery, urban renewal, and climate action, according to a new report by Galway Chamber. The report sets out an evidence-based roadmap for reviving underused buildings across Galway City and County with the goal of supporting thriving, vibrant, and sustainable urban centres. Based […] The post Galway Chamber highlights importance of bringing buildings back into use appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City and County Councils are to hear pitches from aspiring presidential candidates next week. The Presidential election is scheduled for Friday, October 24th, and nominations will close on September 24th. In order to compete in the race, a candidate needs either the backing of four local […] The post Galway City and County Councils to hear presidential pitches next week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway city and county rents rise faster than national average

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city rents have risen by 8.5 percent, while county rents have increased by 7.6 percent on average in the past year. The average city monthly rent is now €2,295, while it’s €1,700 in the county, according to the latest figures from Daft.ie. Nationally, rents are up […] The post Galway city and county rents rise faster than national average appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Building begins on 36 new residential units in Galway City and County in July according to figures published yesterday.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction on 36 new residential units in Galway City and County began in July, according to figures published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Of that total, 33 commencement notices were issued in the county, with 3 issued in the city. This brings the […] The post Building begins on 36 new residential units in Galway City and County in July according to figures published yesterday. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago House prices are rising fastest outside of Dublin (but Leitrim is still the cheapest county)

Property prices nationwide have increased at an average of 7.8% compared with June 2024.

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