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# Houses

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# Housing
Shared equity scheme to be extended to self-build homes, says minister
Controversial planning rules for “build-to-rent” apartments are also set to be abolished.
# bpfi
Home purchase mortgage drawdowns €18,000 higher than last year - report
Mortgage switching has increased by 28% in the first quarter of the year, BPFI report shows.
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# country living
Guidelines for building one-off homes in rural Ireland to be published 'imminently'
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien says the updated plan will be published in early January.
# Housing
'Don't despair': Housing Minister on his 'radical' plans to solve Ireland's housing issues
State-backed mortgages, Airbnb regulations, and new law needed for Mica scheme – Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien tells The Journal that people shouldn’t despair about housing.
Grant schemes are under consideration for the buying and refurbishment of above shop units as well as vacant properties around the country, the housing minister tells Christina Finn.
New regulations have been signed that will increase first-time buyers income ceiling for the local authority home-loans to €65,000 for single people.
Minister says he's "frustrated with the pace" with the pace of progress in regulating short-term let platforms.
DCC says 'no low hanging fruit' when it comes to vacant houses in the capital
Vacant property tax to be introduced next year in a bid to get empty homes back on the market
# mica
Children protest outside Dáil calling for 100% Mica redress scheme
The children said all they want is to feel safe in their homes.
# Property prices rise
Property prices rise almost 7% in a single year, CSO figures show
Mortgage experts have warned that ‘property prices are really only going one way for the foreseeable future’.
# Housing
Dáil approves proposal for 10% stamp duty for bulk purchases of 10 or more properties
The tax change will be effective from tomorrow.
# Housing Crisis
Phased return of construction from 12 April criticised as 'economic and societal own goal'
The Taoiseach said that the resumption of house builds from 12 April includes home refurbishments.
# property ladder
'Relationship status should not define your ability to own a home, but it does'
Single people say trying to buy a home is even more difficult for them than for couples – and that’s saying something.
As difficult as buying a home can be for couples, single people face an even bigger challenge
Some people are 'priced out of 95% of houses in Dublin'
'The rampant greed of the Celtic Tiger cast a long and depressing shadow,' one buyer said
Some houses selling for €120,000 above asking price as virtual viewings become the norm during pandemic
# bidding wars
Some houses selling for €120,000 above asking price as virtual viewings become the norm during pandemic
Home-buyers have raised concerns about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on house prices.
# Housing
Taoiseach told he is living in a world of 'make believe' by ignoring the reality of the housing crisis
In Dublin, house prices have decreased by 1.5%, while apartment prices increased by 1%.
# dart and luas
Average price of three-bed home near rail station is €439,000 - 10% higher than rest of Dublin
Houses near a Dart line have the highest average price, according to a new report.
# Donnybrook
Developers looking to build 611 apartments and three townhouses on former RTÉ campus
The site was purchased from RTE for €107.5m over two years ago.
# Daft Report
The average cost of a house in Dublin is now €383,000
The national average price in the first quarter of the year was €261,000.
# Rising prices
Residential property prices have risen by 5.6% in the space of a year
In Dublin, residential property prices rose by 1.9% in the year to January.
# barnhill
'Not now and not ever': 1,000 new homes planned for west Dublin, which locals say brings a 'high risk' of flooding
The vast majority of Fingal County Councillors voted in favour of adopting the Barnhill Local Area Plan.
# Courts
Woman and ex-partner who re-occupied their former south Dublin residence facing €60,000 legal bill
The woman and the couple’s teenage daughters entered the house after other occupants had been forced out.
# Housing Crisis
New State lender to give cash to small developers to build homes for first-time buyers
The new state lender aims to deliver 7,500 homes within five years.
# myhome report
House prices will increase by 5% 2019 as long as Brexit uncertainty is resolved
The median asking price for new sales nationally is €266,000; down €2,000 from the last quarter.
# Homelessness
'It's my home. I can say it however many times I like': Teenager homeless for over two years housed before Christmas
Amanda had previously spoken about the difficulties of living in homeless emergency accommdoation.
# self builds
'It's like a maze. You don't know if you'll find your way out': Planning delays hitting rural Ireland house building
A backlog at An Bord Pleanála is playing a role in delaying the process for people trying to build their home.
# For Sale
Average asking price for 3-bed semi-d is €268,000 nationally or €375,000 in Dublin
That represents a decrease in both figures.
# public land use
Dundrum, Skerries, Cork docklands and Mullingar: New Land Development Agency plans to build thousands of houses
Under the new plan, 10% of the public land identified for housing must be used for social housing and 30% for affordable housing.
# Summerhill
Owner of a number of Dublin houses takes court action against Summerhill home occupation
The matter will return to court tomorrow.
# all the money
Irish house prices increased 13% in twelve months, the fastest rate in Europe
Dublin residential property prices have increased 90% from their February 2012 low.
# property ladder
People are paying an extra €114,000 to live near the Dart or Luas
The most expensive house prices are in Sandymount, Lansdowne Road and Sydney Parade.
# Double Down
It's looking more likely that any changes to the property tax system will be 'moderate'
Minister Paschal Donohoe said any changes to the property tax regime should be ‘affordable’ for homeowners.
# Dublin
Rental prices: These are the most expensive Dart and Luas stops to live next to
Sandymount Dart station is the most expensive station to live near, with monthly rents averaging at €2,282.
# CSO
Property prices rise by 12.5% nationally
The west region showed the greatest price growth, with house prices increasing by 17.2% in the year to January.
# Construction
How will Ireland 2040 be delivered? For starters, we need more brickies, tilers and plasterers
Ireland 2040 has big plans – but will we have enough construction workers to deliver government pledges.
# Housing Crisis
'They know the gun is to the head': Vexatious objectors are delaying the construction of new homes
The head of the Construction Federation of Ireland said developers are paying objectors up to €10,000 to make their objections go away.
# Deposit Interest
Leo: 'I didn't actually get help from my parents - I got a 100% mortgage'
Varadkar had said that “lots of us” received help in raising deposits.
Help-to-buy scheme has cost more than originally anticipated
Originally the scheme was estimated to cost the Exchequer €50m.
# first time buyers
Over 500 home-buyers have got the maximum €20,000 Help-to-Buy relief
Around €62 million has been paid to developers under the scheme.
# Housing Crisis
Cost of new Dublin properties up €39,000 compared to last year
According to the MyHome.ie Q3 Property Report, increases will continue into 2018.
# help to buy
'This is for builders not working-class people' - The letters sent to Coveney after Help-To-Buy announcement
Then Housing Minister Coveney received a number of letters about the scheme.
# For Sale
Rise in house sales along commuter belts due to lack of affordable homes in Dublin
A MyHome.ie study shows the number of house sales has increased by 8.4% in the first half of 2017.
# Housing Crisis
'You’ve seen three people unfortunately die' - Fianna Fáil defends planned tax cut for builders
Barry Cowen TD thinks the proposal will stimulate construction.
Voices
Column: 'In practice, how much help is the Help to Buy for first-time buyers?'
It depends largely on your personal circumstances. But if you are thinking of applying for this scheme then you would be wise to assess your eligibility and your options ASAP, writes Barry Flanagan.
# property ladder
House prices in Dublin rise by €32,000 in six months
The Help-to-Buy scheme appears to have contributed to house price inflation, according to a new report.