Mortgage approvals rise 11.9% in July Banks gave approval for more than 1,800 mortgages last month, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation, 11.9% higher than in the same month of 2012. Business • 30 Aug 13
Mortgage approvals rise 11.9% in July Banks gave approval for more than 1,800 mortgages last month, according to figures from the Irish Banking Federation, 11.9% higher than in the same month of 2012. Business • 30 Aug 13
Housing Construction index signals improvement Planning applications fell by 3% in the first two months of this year compared to the same two months last year, according to the latest National Housing Construction Index. Business • 08 Apr 13
Housing Construction index signals improvement Planning applications fell by 3% in the first two months of this year compared to the same two months last year, according to the latest National Housing Construction Index. Business • 08 Apr 13
NAMA adds another 100 properties to 80:20 scheme The National Asset Management Agency has released more properties to its 80:20 deferred payment housing initiative. Business • 14 Mar 13
NAMA adds another 100 properties to 80:20 scheme The National Asset Management Agency has released more properties to its 80:20 deferred payment housing initiative. Business • 14 Mar 13
Property prices down 3.3% on an annual basis Property prices increased by 0.5% in Dublin last month, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 28 Feb 13
Property prices down 3.3% on an annual basis Property prices increased by 0.5% in Dublin last month, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 28 Feb 13
Construction industry set to decline by 3% Output from the construction industry is set to decline by 3% this year after a 9% drop in 2012, according to Davis Langdon in its annual review. Business • 20 Feb 13
Construction industry set to decline by 3% Output from the construction industry is set to decline by 3% this year after a 9% drop in 2012, according to Davis Langdon in its annual review. Business • 20 Feb 13
Evidence of stabilisation in mortgage market New figures show the number of new mortgage loans issued to first time buyers and mover purchasers during the second quarter of this year increased compared to the same time last year. Business • 20 Aug 12
Evidence of stabilisation in mortgage market New figures show the number of new mortgage loans issued to first time buyers and mover purchasers during the second quarter of this year increased compared to the same time last year. Business • 20 Aug 12
Construction industry marks 62nd month of decline New figures show that the construction industry's contraction deepened again last month, with both activity and new business falling at faster rates. Business • 13 Aug 12
Construction industry marks 62nd month of decline New figures show that the construction industry's contraction deepened again last month, with both activity and new business falling at faster rates. Business • 13 Aug 12
31% fall in house starts in first 4 months of 2012 A total of 1,212 new housing units were started in the first four months of 2012, figures from the Construction Industry show today. Business • 07 Aug 12
31% fall in house starts in first 4 months of 2012 A total of 1,212 new housing units were started in the first four months of 2012, figures from the Construction Industry show today. Business • 07 Aug 12
Abbey's annual profits move higher Housebuilder Abbey has reported pretax profits of €12.1m for the year to end of April 2012, an increase from the profits of €11.5m the previous year. Business • 10 Jul 12
Abbey's annual profits move higher Housebuilder Abbey has reported pretax profits of €12.1m for the year to end of April 2012, an increase from the profits of €11.5m the previous year. Business • 10 Jul 12
Number of new buildings down 23% in H1 The number of new buildings fell by 23% in the first six months of 2012 compared to the same time last year, according to the latest GeoDirectory figures. Business • 09 Jul 12
Number of new buildings down 23% in H1 The number of new buildings fell by 23% in the first six months of 2012 compared to the same time last year, according to the latest GeoDirectory figures. Business • 09 Jul 12
US new home sales rebound in April US new home sales rebounded in April after falling the previous month, official data showed today in mounting early signs of recovery in the collapsed housing market. Business • 23 May 12
US new home sales rebound in April US new home sales rebounded in April after falling the previous month, official data showed today in mounting early signs of recovery in the collapsed housing market. Business • 23 May 12
NAMA negotiates over green sites use for sports NAMA is in negotiations with sports clubs about using ten of its vacant green field sites for sporting facilities. News • 13 Apr 12
NAMA negotiates over green sites use for sports NAMA is in negotiations with sports clubs about using ten of its vacant green field sites for sporting facilities. News • 13 Apr 12
<p>Court hears challenge over repossessions</p> A Dublin couple have asked the High Court for permission to challenge the power of the County Registrar of Dublin to make orders for the repossession of homes. Ireland • 15 Nov 10
<p>Court hears challenge over repossessions</p> A Dublin couple have asked the High Court for permission to challenge the power of the County Registrar of Dublin to make orders for the repossession of homes. Ireland • 15 Nov 10