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
Govt's new housing czar sets out goals at committee The Government's new housing czar has said he hopes his office can contribute to the delivery of tens of thousands of homes by 2030. Politics • 25 Mar
Govt's new housing czar sets out goals at committee The Government's new housing czar has said he hopes his office can contribute to the delivery of tens of thousands of homes by 2030. Politics • 25 Mar
Quarter of new student beds to come from digs in strategy The Government will use public-private partnerships and spare bedrooms in private homes to create an additional 42,000 beds for students over the next nine years. Politics • 24 Mar
Quarter of new student beds to come from digs in strategy The Government will use public-private partnerships and spare bedrooms in private homes to create an additional 42,000 beds for students over the next nine years. Politics • 24 Mar
LDA, O'Flynn Group to deliver 542 new homes in Dublin 12 The Land Development Agency (LDA), in partnership with builders O'Flynn Group, has announced plans for 542 new homes in Dublin. Business • 23 Mar
LDA, O'Flynn Group to deliver 542 new homes in Dublin 12 The Land Development Agency (LDA), in partnership with builders O'Flynn Group, has announced plans for 542 new homes in Dublin. Business • 23 Mar
Revealed: Landlords' furious emails to ministers The increase in eviction notices won't come as a surprise to Cabinet members because many received correspondence from property owners before the legislation was enacted, writes David Murphy. Business • 22 Mar
Revealed: Landlords' furious emails to ministers The increase in eviction notices won't come as a surprise to Cabinet members because many received correspondence from property owners before the legislation was enacted, writes David Murphy. Business • 22 Mar
Eviction notices from landlords jump by 41% in Q4 - RTB The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 41% in the last three months of 2025 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to data from the State's Residential Tenancies Board. Business • 19 Mar
Eviction notices from landlords jump by 41% in Q4 - RTB The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 41% in the last three months of 2025 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to data from the State's Residential Tenancies Board. Business • 19 Mar
'I hope it's given to charity', says owner of Meath house A woman whose house in Co Meath is at the centre of a 20-year-long legal battle, has said she hopes the house is not demolished and is instead given to charity. Leinster • 19 Mar
'I hope it's given to charity', says owner of Meath house A woman whose house in Co Meath is at the centre of a 20-year-long legal battle, has said she hopes the house is not demolished and is instead given to charity. Leinster • 19 Mar
Lisney appoints Aoife Brennan as new CEO Estate agents Lisney has appointed Aoife Brennan as its new chief executive as the firm enters its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Business • 18 Mar
Lisney appoints Aoife Brennan as new CEO Estate agents Lisney has appointed Aoife Brennan as its new chief executive as the firm enters its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Business • 18 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Second-hand housing supply improves, shortage still acute Despite an improvement in the number of second-hand homes, the country's housing supply remained critically constrained in January, new research shows today. Business • 16 Mar
Second-hand housing supply improves, shortage still acute Despite an improvement in the number of second-hand homes, the country's housing supply remained critically constrained in January, new research shows today. Business • 16 Mar
