A NEW POLL for the Sunday Independent and Today FM shows that 37% of adults aged 20-49 are currently renting their home.

The survey also found that just over 10% of people plan to buy a home in the next year. This rises to 17% in the 30-39 age group.

Renting has become so commonplace that even the head of the Housing Agency said that he rents and would not consider buying a home again.

But what about you?

Today’s poll: Do you plan to buy your own home?

Poll Results:

Yes, owning a home is important to me. (6467)

No, I don't see myself being able to afford a home purchase. (1981)

Yes, but it's not a necessity. (1236)

I don't know. (491)

No, renting is the way to go. (467)

Yes, owning a home is important to me.
Yes, but it's not a necessity.
No, renting is the way to go.
No, I don't see myself being able to afford a home purchase.
I don't know.

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Poll: Do you plan to buy your own home?

Poll Results:

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