1 hour ago Will the new rental reforms work? Many industry observers are sceptical

Proposals to ease restrictions on rent increases for newly built homes in rent pressure zones will go before Cabinet on Tuesday

Economics

5 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Land at Leopardstown Racecourse to be developed for 800 homes after transfer to LDA

The land was first identified as having the potential for housing in the Housing for All plan, which was first published in 2021.

Sport

3 d. ago ‘The stress is an absolute nightmare’: Dublin tenants shocked to be evicted under ‘old’ rules

For a group of people in Applewood village, Swords, the landlord doesn’t need a reason to remove them

Events

3 d. ago Lands near Leopardstown Racecourse to be developed for housing following long

Horse Racing Ireland and Land Development Agency agreement will see more than 800 houses built on 17-acre site next to M50

Politics

4 d. ago More than 100 families in Dublin at risk of homelessness as tenant

Dublin City Council says no more properties will be purchased through the scheme until 2026

Events

4 d. ago Govt considers making attic conversions and house extensions for elderly relatives exempt from planning

Cabinet will also be updated on plans to exempt cabins from planning permission today.

Events

5 d. ago ‘This is our home town, but we can’t afford to live here’: Westport housing crisis leaves no room for ‘coveys’

Locals blame short-term lets and holiday homes for worsening the Co Mayo town’s accommodation shortage

Events

5 d. ago More than 85% of planning roles sought two years ago remain vacant

Delays in planning process cited by developers, builders and utilities as big reason for undersupply of housing

Politics

5 d. ago ‘We can’t afford to live here’: Westport housing crisis leaves no room for locals as homeowners turn to Airbnb

Locals blame short-term lets and holiday homes for worsening the Co Mayo town’s accommodation shortage

Events

5 d. ago Ireland's 'unluckiest house' refused planning permission for outdoor pool and jacuzzi

In 2015, a barrister described the property as “the unluckiest house in Ireland” as it had been involved in eight legal cases in a decade.

Events

7 d. ago My mother’s plan to leave her house to my sister and I could create more problems than solutions

One sister lives in the property and might struggle to raise the funds to buy the other out of their joint inheritance

Politics

9 d. ago Renovation of social home in Blackrock cost local council €200,000 to bring back into use

Dublin councils spending up to €44,000 on average to refurbish vacant social homes

Economics

9 d. ago Homes in Kildare affordable housing scheme above price limit for State

Prices for three-bed homes in Lattin Place are above the €360,000 threshold for ‘affordable’ homes in the area

Politics

9 d. ago ‘We do not need a housing tsar,’ top civil servant Graham Doyle tells property conference

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers insists plans to appoint head of Housing Activation Office will go ahead

Society

9 d. ago ‘We do not need housing tsar’ says sec gen at Department of Housing

Jack Chambers insists plans to appoint head of Housing Activation Office will proceed

Politics

9 d. ago Minister pushes back on top Housing civil servant who says Ireland 'doesn't need' housing tsar

Jack Chambers said the head of the Department of Housing will have to implement government plans despite his own views.

Politics

1 week ago Hundreds of homes for homeless in Dublin at risk as tender to manage them attracts no bids

Dozens of people who should have been offered housing have not received offers

Events

1 week ago Hundreds of homes for homeless people in Dublin at risk after no bids for tender to manage

Dozens of people who should have been offered housing have not received offers

Events

1 week ago Housing crisis: Planners reject 120 new apartments over lack of three

The ruling represents a setback for building firm O’Flynn Construction

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