Glenveagh Properties to deliver 2,750 new homes this year Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties said today it is well positioned to deliver approximately 2,750 units this year. Business • 15 May
Glenveagh Properties to deliver 2,750 new homes this year Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties said today it is well positioned to deliver approximately 2,750 units this year. Business • 15 May
50% rise in evictions as new rent rules came into force The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 50% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as new rental rules came into force. Ireland • 14 May
50% rise in evictions as new rent rules came into force The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 50% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as new rental rules came into force. Ireland • 14 May
Modular homes in gardens liable for local property tax Revenue has confirmed that homeowners who build modular homes in their back garden will be liable to pay a separate Local Property Tax on that home. Ireland • 14 May
Modular homes in gardens liable for local property tax Revenue has confirmed that homeowners who build modular homes in their back garden will be liable to pay a separate Local Property Tax on that home. Ireland • 14 May
Irish mortgage rates inch again higher in March New figures from the Central Bank show that the weighted average interest rate on new Irish mortgages at the end of March rose slightly to 3.52%, up from 3.51% in February but down 24 basis points from the same month last year. Business • 13 May
Irish mortgage rates inch again higher in March New figures from the Central Bank show that the weighted average interest rate on new Irish mortgages at the end of March rose slightly to 3.52%, up from 3.51% in February but down 24 basis points from the same month last year. Business • 13 May
Annual house price growth eases to 6.5% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual residential property price inflation eased slightly to 6.5% in March from 6.7% in February. Business • 13 May
Annual house price growth eases to 6.5% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual residential property price inflation eased slightly to 6.5% in March from 6.7% in February. Business • 13 May
Construction activity and new orders down in April - PMI Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a renewed contraction in the Irish construction sector in April, a new survey shows today. Business • 12 May
Construction activity and new orders down in April - PMI Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a renewed contraction in the Irish construction sector in April, a new survey shows today. Business • 12 May
Concern short-term letting register deadline won't be met Concern has been expressed about whether the deadline to set up a short-term letting register will be met. Politics • 06 May
Concern short-term letting register deadline won't be met Concern has been expressed about whether the deadline to set up a short-term letting register will be met. Politics • 06 May
46,000 households used 'Help to Buy' scheme since 2020 New figures show more than 46,000 households availed of the Government's Help to Buy scheme since 2020. Business • 01 May
46,000 households used 'Help to Buy' scheme since 2020 New figures show more than 46,000 households availed of the Government's Help to Buy scheme since 2020. Business • 01 May
New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO There has been a 33% surge in the number of homes built in the first three months of this year compared with the same time in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Apr
New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO There has been a 33% surge in the number of homes built in the first three months of this year compared with the same time in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Apr
90% of housebuilders build less than 50 units a year:HBFI New analysis of the construction sector has found that nine out of ten housebuilding firms in Ireland deliver fewer than 50 units a year. Business • 23 Apr
90% of housebuilders build less than 50 units a year:HBFI New analysis of the construction sector has found that nine out of ten housebuilding firms in Ireland deliver fewer than 50 units a year. Business • 23 Apr
Homely announces new rent-to-own scheme in Co Kildare Rent-to-own homeownership platform Homely has today launched a new scheme at Riverside Manor, a 180-unit residential development in Kilcullen, Co Kildare. Business • 21 Apr
Homely announces new rent-to-own scheme in Co Kildare Rent-to-own homeownership platform Homely has today launched a new scheme at Riverside Manor, a 180-unit residential development in Kilcullen, Co Kildare. Business • 21 Apr
Home energy upgrade applications up 186% Applications for individual home energy upgrades are up 186% in the first three months of the year, Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment Darragh O'Brien will tell the Government. Politics • 21 Apr
Home energy upgrade applications up 186% Applications for individual home energy upgrades are up 186% in the first three months of the year, Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment Darragh O'Brien will tell the Government. Politics • 21 Apr
Construction sector 'resilient' as costs rise - CIF Builders are reporting "daily notifications" from suppliers about price increases in building materials, according to the Construction Industry Federation. Business • 21 Apr
Construction sector 'resilient' as costs rise - CIF Builders are reporting "daily notifications" from suppliers about price increases in building materials, according to the Construction Industry Federation. Business • 21 Apr
Proposed exemptions for modular homes brought to Cabinet A proposal to grant planning exemptions for modular homes of up to 45sq.m in back gardens has been brought to the Cabinet. Ireland • 21 Apr
Proposed exemptions for modular homes brought to Cabinet A proposal to grant planning exemptions for modular homes of up to 45sq.m in back gardens has been brought to the Cabinet. Ireland • 21 Apr
LDA starts construction of 779 homes in Dublin 3 The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on almost 800 homes in the new Richmond Village development in Fairview in Dublin 3. Business • 20 Apr
LDA starts construction of 779 homes in Dublin 3 The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on almost 800 homes in the new Richmond Village development in Fairview in Dublin 3. Business • 20 Apr
International certification for Cairn's Passive Houses Homebuilder Cairn said today it has secured international certification for its growing pipeline of passive homes, marking a significant step in scaling a new generation of energy-efficient housing in Ireland. Business • 16 Apr
International certification for Cairn's Passive Houses Homebuilder Cairn said today it has secured international certification for its growing pipeline of passive homes, marking a significant step in scaling a new generation of energy-efficient housing in Ireland. Business • 16 Apr
29.9% discount for tenants with cost rental scheme - ESRI The State's cost rental housing scheme is offering tenants rents nearly 30% below private market levels, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 16 Apr
29.9% discount for tenants with cost rental scheme - ESRI The State's cost rental housing scheme is offering tenants rents nearly 30% below private market levels, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 16 Apr
New rental rules see 'modest' increase in listings New figures show that new rental rules that came into effect in March appear to have led to a modest rebound in rental listings. Business • 15 Apr
New rental rules see 'modest' increase in listings New figures show that new rental rules that came into effect in March appear to have led to a modest rebound in rental listings. Business • 15 Apr
Warning on failure to extend rent-a-room relief Officials warned that failure to extend a scheme giving rent-a-room relief to welfare recipients could put hundreds of people at risk of homelessness. Business • 14 Apr
Warning on failure to extend rent-a-room relief Officials warned that failure to extend a scheme giving rent-a-room relief to welfare recipients could put hundreds of people at risk of homelessness. Business • 14 Apr
EU house prices up 65% since 2015, Ireland's doubled Rents and house prices have seen significant increases in most EU states in the last ten years. According to the latest figures from Eurostat, house prices in Ireland more than doubled (+103%) since 2015. Business • 11 Apr
EU house prices up 65% since 2015, Ireland's doubled Rents and house prices have seen significant increases in most EU states in the last ten years. According to the latest figures from Eurostat, house prices in Ireland more than doubled (+103%) since 2015. Business • 11 Apr
Asking price inflation at lowest rate in over 2 years The rate of inflation of asking prices for houses and apartments has dropped to its lowest level in two years. Business • 09 Apr
Asking price inflation at lowest rate in over 2 years The rate of inflation of asking prices for houses and apartments has dropped to its lowest level in two years. Business • 09 Apr
Central Bank changes rules to help those trading down The Central Bank has announced a change to its residential mortgage lending rules, which will provide greater flexibility for lenders to provide bridging finance. Business • 08 Apr
Central Bank changes rules to help those trading down The Central Bank has announced a change to its residential mortgage lending rules, which will provide greater flexibility for lenders to provide bridging finance. Business • 08 Apr
Over 10,000 home buyers approved under First Home Scheme Over 10,000 buyers across all 26 counties have been approved by the First Home Scheme, new figures show. Business • 07 Apr
Over 10,000 home buyers approved under First Home Scheme Over 10,000 buyers across all 26 counties have been approved by the First Home Scheme, new figures show. Business • 07 Apr
Homebuilders optimistic about pick-up in supply - survey Irish homebuilders are optimistic about a pick-up in housing supply this year and next, according to a survey by Goodbody. Business • 01 Apr
Homebuilders optimistic about pick-up in supply - survey Irish homebuilders are optimistic about a pick-up in housing supply this year and next, according to a survey by Goodbody. Business • 01 Apr
Home list price average rises, rate of increase slows The average home list price nationally rose by 3.7% during the last year, according to the latest sales report from Daft.ie. Business • 26 Mar
Home list price average rises, rate of increase slows The average home list price nationally rose by 3.7% during the last year, according to the latest sales report from Daft.ie. Business • 26 Mar
