Minister for Housing James Browne has received a policy proposal from the Housing Agency outlining possible changes to the current rent control system. The paper, delivered to the Department of Housing within the past week, presents three options regarding the future of rent pressure zones, which are scheduled to lapse at the end of 2025. The three scenarios include continuing …
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The Government fell short of its target for new social housing construction last year, delivering more than 1,400 fewer homes than planned under the Housing for All strategy. Minister for Housing James Browne acknowledged the shortfall, stating that each local authority is now expected to make every effort to hit their 2025 goals. The 2023 goal was to deliver 9,300 …
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The number of rental properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme has continued to shrink since December 2024, according to the latest report by the Simon Communities of Ireland. The quarterly Locked Out of the Market survey, which reviewed rental availability across 16 locations during three dates in March 2025, identified only 41 properties within HAP discretionary limits. …
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The latest data from the Central Statistics Office indicates a sharp decline in the number of planning permissions granted for new homes in 2024, particularly for apartments. The figures show that approvals for apartment developments dropped by nearly 39% compared to the previous year, while house approvals saw a smaller decrease of 2.7%. The overall number of new homes receiving …
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Three families in Dundalk, Co Louth, are set to become the first in Ireland and the UK to move into homes built using 3D printing technology. These innovative two-storey, three-bedroom terraced houses were constructed using an automated system that lays concrete according to a digital blueprint. A formal event will take place in Dundalk later today to officially transfer ownership …
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