Only top income earners can afford to buy homes in Ireland, says developer
High production costs linked to higher space and quality standards has made housing unaffordable for most income groups, says Brian Moran of Hines
High production costs linked to higher space and quality standards has made housing unaffordable for most income groups, says Brian Moran of Hines
There are numerous estimates of how many homes Ireland has to build. But which one is right?
Increase takes total for the 12 months to April above 50,000 but that might not translate into 50,000 completions in a year
With spending promises already flooding in, expect another bazooka budget this year as the Coalition gears up for a general election
Latest CSO residential property price index shows prices rose by 5.4% on an annual basis in January
Budget 2024: McGrath’s creation of two new long-term investment funds places significant obstacle in way of future finance ministers who might be tempted to splurge for political reasons
Department of Enterprise says drivers must receive a minimum annual wage of €30,000 based on a 39-hour week
Reports forecasts core economic growth of just 0.7 per cent this year with a growing focus on housing as commencements slow
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he will wear a face mask even if rules are eased
Cliff Taylor: key policy challenge is to provide a supply of homes at more affordable prices
Employers brace for pay claims as Ictu says it will advise members to seek 5.5% raise
Minister for Finance denies charge had been introduced as a temporary measure
Stockbroking firm sees equities delivering average 6.5% return per annum over five years
Goodbody economist Dermot O’Leary forecasts average house price of €343,729 after 22.5% rise
Train personnel tell Taoiseach of abuse, threats and harassment on services
Cost of living barrier to attracting enough builders to Ireland, says company owner
Extra public holiday would not be of ‘big benefit’ to transport workers, says NBRU
Smart Money : Most experts are now telling Government that caution is needed in its budget plans
Return to ‘sardine-like loadings’ should not be considered or entertained, letter says
Mooted pay rises ‘far less than 15%’ in most cases, says NBRU chief Dermot O’Leary
More than 5,000 new dwelling completions recorded in Q2, CSO figures show
Recovery from the pandemic can be quite swift, albeit differentiated across sectors
The economy has taken a severe hit but there are a number of things working in our favour
Government should be cut some slack given the current crisis, according to economists
Investors should resist idea that stocks rise on good news and fall on bad news
It’s been brewing for years, with lack of supply at its core. The solution lies in targeted strategies
Experts believe changes are urgently needed for long-term problems
New dwelling completions down 20.1% on annual basis
Broker expects supply of new homes this year will be 21,000 – the same as last year
CSO data shows ‘remarkable shift’ in way we work and live, economist says
Plentiful savings and mortgage approvals mean more want to own a home
Customer journeys halved last year, down from 142m the previous year
We may see a mixed effect, with some sectors booming and others badly hit
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