Stock of second hand homes still at historic lows Just 15,140 second hand homes were listed for sale across the country last month, according to estate agents Sherry FitzGerald. Business • 27 Feb
Rising costs, skills shortages barrier to housing aims Construction cost inflation and skills shortages are the among the main challenges facing the Government in the implementation of its 'Housing for All' plan. Business • 03 Sep 21
Demand for new homes has never been stronger - Cairn Homebuilder Cairn has reported revenues of €131m for the first half of this year after it closed 403 new home sales. Business • 01 Jul 21
Supply shortage, cost hikes to hit house affordability A combination of lack of housing supply and rising construction costs could exacerbate property affordability issues in the years ahead, according to the Banking and … Business • 10 Jun 21
Govt stamp duty proposals on bulk buying are 'sensible' Government proposals to introduce a 10% stamp duty charge on bulk buying of houses is sensible, according to Dermot O'Leary, Chief Economist with Goodbody. Business • 19 May 21
More must be done to help first time buyers - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said he appreciates the urgency of Ireland's housing situation, and he acknowledged that the Government must do more to … Business • 13 May 21
Foreign investors account for 78% of property funding €4.2 billion in capital was pumped into the Irish commercial and residential property market by foreign private finance providers each year between 2017 and 2019, … Business • 11 May 21
Housing supply won't meet demand for at least 3 years Housing supply is unlikely to meet demand until at least the end of 2023, according to an analysis of the housing market by the Banking … Business • 08 Dec 20
Australia holds interest rates as housing market booms Australia's central bank held rates at near-zero in a widely expected move today as easy monetary and fiscal policies propped up the coronavirus-hit economy, fueling … Business • 01 Dec 20
Housing market outperforms expectations - Goodbody Housing output was not as severely affected by the pandemic restrictions as previously thought, according to Goodbody. Business • 05 Nov 20
Recovery in housing market likely to be wiped out Asking prices for properties showed signs of recovery in the first three months of this year before the onset of coronavrus restrictions. Business • 30 Mar 20
'Higher levels of credit will not build more homes' The deputy governor of the Central Bank has said the bank will only make changes to the mortgage lending rules if there is clear evidence … Business • 15 Nov 19
Housing market not overvalued, says ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish housing market is not overvalued at present. Ireland • 13 Nov 19
AIB CEO says mortgage market to rebound in medium term AIB chief executive Bernard Byrne has said the market for mortgages would be smaller than expected in 2018, but the shortfall would be erased in … Business • 18 Oct 18
Housing issues affecting Ireland's competitiveness The National Competitiveness Council has warned of the negative consequences of the scarcity and high cost of accommodation for the economy. Business • 12 Dec 17
Australia's central bank steers steady course on rates Australia's central bank stuck to a neutral stance on the economy and interest rates, a marked divergence from some of its peers abroad who have … Business • 04 Jul 17
Moody's downgrades Australia's banks over housing risk Moody's Investors Service has downgraded 12 Australian banks, including the four biggest lenders, reflecting what it called elevated risks in the household sector. Business • 20 Jun 17
David Murphy: Housing problem becomes daunting The Irish housing market is like a tortoise chasing a hare as the economy grows rapidly and demand for property escalates. Business • 24 Apr 17
Euro zone house prices keep rising but no bubble The euro zone housing market is on its best run since the global financial crisis but prices on average are still only in line with … Business • 03 Nov 16
ESRI expects further strong economic growth The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the economy is now growing so strongly that the budget deficit could be virtually eliminated by next … News • 25 Mar 15
UK's Q4 construction weaker than expected British construction output fell more than first thought in the last three months of 2014, new figures show. Business • 13 Feb 15
Housing market two years into recovery - Goodbody The Irish housing market is two years into a sustainable recovery, according to a research report from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 06 Feb 15
China economic growth may slow to 7.1% next year China's economic growth could slow to 7.1% in 2015 from an expected 7.4% this year, the central bank said in a research report . Business • 15 Dec 14
Economic recovery boosts ABN AMRO's profit Underlying profit at state-owned Dutch bank ABN AMRO was boosted by an improving economy and a recovering housing market. Business • 22 Aug 14
IMF tells Britain to rein in riskier mortgages The International Monetary Fund today urged Britain to rein in risky mortgages to cool the housing market. Business • 06 Jun 14
