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# cuckoo-funds - This year 2022

Call for Government to close rent pressure zone loopholes

# Housing Crisis

Call for Government to close rent pressure zone loopholes

Jul 8th 2022, 3:17 PM 13,056 Views 3 Comments

The calls come amid reports that a US property giant plans to push up rents over current rent pressure zone limits.

# cuckoo-funds - Last year 2021

Housing minister has had no discussions about cuckoo fund trade shows, says Dept

# Cuckoo Funds

Housing minister has had no discussions about cuckoo fund trade shows, says Dept

Nov 10th 2021, 3:27 PM 9,904 Views 15 Comments

The Department of Finance has said the Housing for All plan states that it will engage with institutional investors, including through trade show events.

Cuckoo funds are said to be playing a role in Ireland's housing market, but what impact are they having?

# Explainer

Cuckoo funds are said to be playing a role in Ireland's housing market, but what impact are they having?

Jul 8th 2021, 7:30 PM 17,255 Views 49 Comments

The Government has come under fire for passing an amendment to allow tax breaks for the funds.

# Cuckoo Funds

Dáil passes controversial amendment allowing cuckoo funds to avoid 10% stamp duty

Updated Jul 7th 2021, 10:45 PM 88,842 Views 185 Comments

The amendment passed despite Sinn Féin withdrawing from a pairing arrangement.

# Cuckoo Funds

Morning Memo: Going cuckoo

Jul 7th 2021, 11:14 AM 6,095 Views 8 Comments

Opposition TDs have accused the government of sneaking in an exemption for big investors.

Quiz: How much do you know about cuckoos and vultures?

# Birdbrained

Quiz: How much do you know about cuckoos and vultures?

May 22nd 2021, 10:00 PM 32,861 Views 5 Comments

Don’t get in a flap about this.

Dáil approves proposal for 10% stamp duty for bulk purchases of 10 or more properties

# Housing

Dáil approves proposal for 10% stamp duty for bulk purchases of 10 or more properties

May 19th 2021, 9:45 PM 16,014 Views 59 Comments

The tax change will be effective from tomorrow.

# Housing

Donohoe says government's new housing measures will act as 'strong deterrent' to cuckoo funds

May 19th 2021, 11:43 AM 10,652 Views 74 Comments

The opposition, however, doesn’t agree and the plans have been described as a “too little, too late”.

Dr Rory Hearne: Investors received a clear message from Government last night - 'keep buying, you're flying'

# Opinion

Dr Rory Hearne: Investors received a clear message from Government last night - 'keep buying, you're flying'

May 19th 2021, 11:40 AM 48,153 Views 51 Comments

The housing analyst responds to last night’s announcement by Government on investment funds and property.

Up to 50% of future housing estates to be set aside for owner-occupiers, Ministers announce

# Housing Crisis

Up to 50% of future housing estates to be set aside for owner-occupiers, Ministers announce

May 18th 2021, 7:41 PM 28,949 Views 111 Comments

The new measures will also see the purchase of more than 10 residential houses facing an increased stamp duty of 10%.
The higher stamp duty rate does not apply to the bulk buying of apartments by investment funds
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe outlined the proposals at a press briefing this evening.

Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds

# Housing

Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds

Updated May 18th 2021, 1:41 PM 15,449 Views 45 Comments

The ring-fencing of houses in new developments for first-time buyers, owner occupiers, as well as the issue of stamp duty is being discussed by Cabinet.

Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds

# Housing

Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds

May 18th 2021, 7:15 AM 38,088 Views 44 Comments

Cabinet is set to discuss proposals on housing today.

# Housing

Proposals to tackle housing investment funds to go before Cabinet next week

Updated May 13th 2021, 12:53 PM 23,705 Views 65 Comments

Depending on what changes are required, and what passage of legislation or amendments are needed, it could take a number of weeks to get changes over the line, say sources.