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The average rent was €1,922 per month, 41% higher than before the Covid-19 outbreak.

Average rent rises by 7.3% to over €1,900 per month

The average rent across the country between April and June was up 7.3% on the same time last year, new data shows.

In more than 31,500 households, the main applicant for social housing was aged 50 or over.

Increase in numbers of over 50s who don't own their home

The number of people over the age of 50 who do not own their own home, who are on a social housing waiting list or depending on housing benefits to rent in the private market is increasing, according to a new report.

Ireland • 24 Aug 24

The estate agency says rural areas in particular have been affected more severely than urban ones

Number of second hand homes for sale down 7% in July

There were just 12,785 second-hand houses for sale across the country last month, new research from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald has revealed.

Business • 20 Aug 24

Overall volume growth in building and construction was 1.7% in the period

Residential building production volumes fell 1.3% in Q2

The volume of production in the residential building sector fell 1.3% between April and June compared with the previous quarter, new data from the Central Statistics Office shows.

Business • 20 Aug 24

The latest Ipsos/Irish Times opinion poll has suggested housing remains the number one issue for voters

Housing reports putting cat amongst the political pigeons

In the last two weeks three independent reports in relation to housing and the rental market in Ireland have put the cat amongst the political pigeons, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 24

Paschal Donohoe said Sinn Féin was short on credible plans (file image)

Sinn Féin 'short on credible plans', says Donohoe

The Minister for Public Expenditure has criticised Sinn Féin for being "strong on rhetoric, short on credible plans", after the opposition party said a Government minister's defence of the coalition's housing policy is the same as Donald Trump spin.

Ireland • 15 Aug 24

Ireland is 'an outlier' in the severity of its' housing supply challenge

Population growth exceeds home delivery by almost 4 to 1

The growth in the Irish population between 2015 and 2023 exceeded the delivery of new homes by a ratio of nearly four to one, new research by property advisory Savills has found.

Business • 15 Aug 24

In ten of the 16 areas surveyed, there no properties available to rent in any household category, within standard or discretionary HAP limits (file pic)

Concern over lack of properties to rent under HAP scheme

A total of 43 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment were available to rent in June this year, according to the latest quarterly Simon Communities' Locked out of the Market report.

Ireland • 08 Aug 24

The plans have been submitted as part of a fast track application to An Bord Pleanála

Developer in fresh plan for 500 apartments in Blackrock

A development company linked to the co-owners of the Press Up Hospitality Group is making a fresh bid to secure planning permission for almost 500 apartments in the south Dublin suburb of Blackrock.

Business • 07 Aug 24

Construction activity was found to be weakest in the neighbouring counties of Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford

31,384 new residential addresses recorded in year to June

A total of 31,384 new residential addresses were recorded over the year to June.

Business • 07 Aug 24

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin announced the plan (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

50,000 affordable homes within five years if in govt - SF

Sinn Féin says it can deliver 50,000 affordable homes within five years, if in government.

Politics • 01 Aug 24

Dara Deering, CEO of Home Building Finance Ireland

Loan approvals by State-backed HBFI pass €2bn threshold

Almost €400m in new lending for the construction of new homes was approved by the State's building finance body in the first half of 2024.

Business • 30 Jul 24

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien said anyone who finds themselves homeless will be supported

Homelessness remains Govt number one challenge - O'Brien

The Minister for Housing has said the issue of homelessness remains the Government's number one challenge.

Ireland • 28 Jul 24

The new homes will be delivered for a mix of owner-occupiers, renters, students and people who need social housing.

ISIF announces €229m to accelerate delivery of new homes

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), part of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has announced the completion of four investment commitments totalling €229m aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes in Ireland.

Business • 19 Jul 24

A view from inside a test 3D printed house in Drogheda

Ireland's first 3D printed homes being built in Dundalk

Layer by layer, a 3D concrete printing machine has been building new homes in Dundalk from the ground up over the last two weeks. The three social housing units located at Grange Close in Dundalk, will be the first 3D printed homes in Ireland.

Leinster • 10 Jul 24

Glenveagh Properties on track for 2024 earnings guidance

Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties said today it was on track to deliver its full year earnings per share guidance.

Business • 04 Jul 24

The ESRI said 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed per year based on projected population growth

Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI

A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios.

Ireland • 02 Jul 24

The Oscar Traynor Woods development was approved by Dublin City Council in 2021

Concern over cost of Coolock affordable housing scheme

An independent councillor in Coolock has called for the launch of an affordable housing scheme in the area to be paused after prices circulated for the scheme were significantly higher than expected.

Dublin • 26 Jun 24

Tuath Housing said €406 million was invested in building and acquiring new homes in 2023

Over 7,000 people housed by Tuath in 2023 - report

Tuath Housing provided homes for more than 7,000 people across 16 local authorities nationwide last year, according to its annual report.

Ireland • 25 Jun 24

Production began to ramp up early this year

Increased labour needed to drive construction output

An increase in labour capacity in the construction sector may be needed if the number of houses that work has begun on this year are to be delivered.

Business • 21 Jun 24

NAMA has reported an after-tax profit of €68m for 2023 - its 13th consecutive year of profitability

NAMA on track to wind down by the end of 2025

The National Asset Management Agency remains on track to wind down completely by the end of next year.

Business • 19 Jun 24

Davy has predicted economic growth (GNI*) of 4.5% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025 from an estimated 3% growth rate in 2023

Davy predicts strong economic growth for 2024

Stockbrokers Davy said today it is expecting a broad-based acceleration of economic growth (GNI*) to 4.5% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025 from an estimated 3% growth rate in 2023.

Business • 19 Jun 24

Dublin accounted for almost a third of all mortgage borrowing in 2023, with Cork the next highest county at 11.7%.

One in four first-time buyers moving county to buy home

More than 40% of first time homebuyers in Wicklow, Meath and Kildare last year were based in Dublin, as new figures show an increase in cross-county purchases.

Business • 14 Jun 24

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 8,387 units were granted permission

Number of homes granted planning permission falls 28%

The number of homes granted planning permission dropped 28% between January and March, when compared with the same time last year.

Business • 13 Jun 24

Minister Darragh O'Brien said that the report will require a 'full analysis' before actions are taken (file image)

65 Housing Commission report recommendations under way

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has published the Housing Commission's report in full, alongside a report on proposed wording for a referendum on housing.

Ireland • 22 May 24