Irish open-market rent inflation slowed to 1.4 per cent between March and June according to a new report from Daft, following a record 4.4 per cent surge in the first quarter driven by new government controls. Trinity College Dublin economist Ronan Lyons stated that the initial spike represented a one-off market correction rather than the … Read more
Applications for 40 newly built one-bedroom affordable apartments at St Laurence’s Park in Stillorgan are set to open on Wednesday, 12 August at 12pm, according to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC). Developed by the council on its own land, the project aims to help first-time and other eligible buyers purchase homes at a reduced price … Read more
Fingal County Council has drawn intense local opposition following plans for the Dunsink City Quarter, a proposed new town featuring up to 18,500 homes on a 435-hectare site inside the M50 between Castleknock, Blanchardstown, and Finglas, according to local resident accounts and council planning documents. The development could accommodate a population exceeding 46,000 people, which … Read more
According to the latest home ownership data released by Westpac, buyers are willing to compromise on their dream locations to beat affordability hurdles, a shift highlighted by regional buyers like 22-year-old Sydneysider Mia Bennett. Gen Z First-Home Buyers Pivot Toward Regional NSW Markets Growing up in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Mia Bennett quickly realized that purchasing … Read more
Irish residential property prices rose by 6.2 per cent annually in May, according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While national inflation remained static compared to April, the market shows a growing divergence: Dublin’s annual price growth slowed to 4.7 per cent, while prices outside the capital accelerated to 7.3 per cent, driven … Read more
Circle, a major Irish Approved Housing Body (AHB) managing 2,600 homes and receiving €10.5 million in annual government funding, has been officially classified as “non-compliant working towards compliance” by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA). The regulator cited failures in governance, financial standards, and asset management following a statutory assessment conducted between November 2023 … Read more
Construction officially began yesterday on Foothills, Killinarden, a major new housing development in Tallaght that will deliver 635 homes across social, affordable, and private sectors. The project, marked by a sod-turning ceremony attended by senior government officials, aims to address critical housing shortages while fostering a sustainable, community-focused neighborhood. What Happened The Foothills, Killinarden development … Read more
The Rise of the Hyper-Segmented Digital Tribe We have moved far beyond the era of the simple “family chat.” Today, our digital lives are fragmented into a dizzying array of micro-communities. We have the official work group, the “secret” work group for venting, the neighborhood watch, and the hyper-specific hobbyist circles. This isn’t just about … Read more
The Hidden Cost of the Celtic Tiger: Why Apartment Remediation is Just the Beginning For years, thousands of homeowners in Ireland have lived with a nagging anxiety: the knowledge that the walls, ceilings, or fire safety systems of their apartments were compromised during the frantic building boom of the “Celtic Tiger” era. Now, as the … Read more
Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council has officially signed contracts with Evara to deliver 205 new social homes. The development will be situated on Council‑owned land at Grand Parade Place in Cherrywood. The Council has described the agreement as a major milestone for one of several projects utilizing the Competitive Dialogue process. This approach allows the Council … Read more