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4,887 homes bought using First Home Scheme since 2022

The First Home Scheme, an affordable housing initiative backed by the Government, issued its report from the last quarter of 2025. According to the updates, 4,887 homes have been already bought or self-built using the scheme since it was launched in 2022.

Business • 08 Jan

Average support of €66,000 a home under First Home Scheme

A total of 8,399 buyers have been approved for the First Home Scheme in all 26 counties of the state by the end of September, new figures show today.

Business • 13 Oct 25

The First Home Scheme is designed to help bridge the funding gap for eligible first-time buyers and other homebuyers between their deposit and mortgage, and the price of their new home

First Home Scheme extended to 2027, €30m more funding

The Government has announced an additional €30m in funding and an extension to 2027 for the First Home Scheme (FHS).

Business • 13 May 25

An update on the scheme shows continued strong interest in it with 4,850 buyers approved

4,850 buyers approved under First Home Scheme

Over 1,900 homes have been bought using the First Home Scheme since its launch in July two years ago.

Business • 11 Jul 24

The First Home Scheme is a €400m fund set up to help first-time buyers and others to bridge the gap between their mortgage, deposit and the price of a new home

Over 1,500 homes bought using First Home Scheme so far

A total of 4,005 buyers have been approved and 1,517 homes already bought using the First Home Scheme, new figures show today.

Business • 10 Apr 24

The First Home Scheme aims to bridge an existing affordability gap by providing buyers with part of the purchase price for their home, in return for the scheme taking a minority equity stake

1,255 homes bought under First Home Scheme so far

The Government's "First Home Scheme" report for 2023 shows a significant increase in usage, with the number of homes bought in the second half of the year over five times the number bought during the same time in 2022.

Business • 09 Jan 24

The First Home Scheme was a €400m fund set up in 2022 to help first-time buyers to bridge the gap between their mortgage, deposit and the price of a new home

2,600 buyers approved for First Home Scheme

The latest progress report on the First Home Scheme shows that 2,598 buyers have been approved and 699 homes already bought using the scheme since it was launched in July 2022.

Business • 13 Oct 23

Today's news will mean that self-build customers will be able to benefit from up to 30% of the total build cost of their home

First Home Scheme extended to self-builders

The Government has extended the First Home Scheme to self-builders who are building their first home.

Business • 19 Sep 23

The €400m 'First Home Scheme' aims to facilitate the purchase of up to 8,000 homes over a five year period

500 homes bought under 'First Home Scheme' so far

Just over 500 homes have so far been bought using a Government scheme set up last year to make it easier for first time buyers.

Business • 19 Jul 23

1,336 buyers in 24 counties have been approved for the First Home Scheme in the first thee months of 2023

1,336 buyers approved for First Home Scheme in Q1

New figures from the First Home Scheme show that 1,336 buyers in 24 counties have been approved for the scheme in the first thee months of this year.

Business • 13 Apr 23

The First Home Scheme was set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home

First Home Scheme increases price ceilings

The First Home Scheme, which was set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, will be extended to thousands of more buyers with new increases in its price ceilings.

Business • 20 Dec 22

The average purchase price of a home in First Home Scheme is €359,000

First Home Scheme reports strong interest among FTB

The €400m First Home Scheme, which was set up earlier this year to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, has reported strong interest in its first three months in business.

Business • 21 Oct 22