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The Daily PollPoll: Are you a renter?
Of Ireland’s total wealth, 97% is owned by homeowners. Just 3% is owned by renters.
IRELAND’S WEALTH GAP is improving, but only if you have your name on the deed, Paul O’Donoghue writes in his column today.
Of Ireland’s total wealth, as of 2023, 97% is owned by homeowners. Just 3% is owned by renters.
What’s more, little has changed over the last decade. In 2013, renters also owned about 3% of Ireland’s wealth.
We want to know: Are you a renter?
Poll Results:
No, I own my own home (7083)
Yes and I expect to be for a long time (2115)
Yes, but I hope to buy my own place soon (812)
No, I live with my parents (or another relative) (633)
Other (361)
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