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# property-ladder - Tuesday 30 June, 2020
'A lot of people are stuck in a rip-off rental trap': New minister promises affordable housing scheme
Darragh O’Brien said he wants to ensure houses ranging in price from €160,000 to €250,000 will be available.
# property-ladder - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
Majority of potential homebuyers believe next year will be a good time to buy property
Over a third of respondents believe prices will drop by over 10% in the next 12 months.
# property-ladder - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
First-time buyers made up most of the 12,000 mortgages drawn down in last quarter of 2019
The 12,259 mortgages are valued at €2.7 billion.
# property-ladder - Wednesday 13 November, 2019
First-time buyers in Dublin are now spending an average of €375,000 for a home
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown in Dublin had the highest average house price for first-time buyers, costing €520,000.
# property-ladder - Monday 30 September, 2019
Average asking price for newly listed homes is €269k nationally and €376k in Dublin
That’s according to property website MyHome.ie’s latest house price report.
# property-ladder - Saturday 3 August, 2019
Ongoing lack of clarity on funding is 'not inhibiting' popular mortgage scheme in any way, says government
Higher-than-anticipated demand for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan had put its future in doubt.
# property-ladder - Sunday 28 April, 2019
People are now paying an extra €129,000 to live near the Dart or Luas
The most expensive house prices are in Sandymount, Dalkey and Lansdowne Road.
# property-ladder - Friday 28 September, 2018
Average asking price for 3-bed semi-d is €268,000 nationally or €375,000 in Dublin
That represents a decrease in both figures.
# property-ladder - Thursday 27 September, 2018
Over 4,000 mortgages approved last month, with lots of people switching
The almost 45,000 mortgages approved in the last 12 months are valued at €9.9 billion.
# property-ladder - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
People are paying an extra €114,000 to live near the Dart or Luas
The most expensive house prices are in Sandymount, Lansdowne Road and Sydney Parade.
# property-ladder - Monday 26 March, 2018
A three-bed semi-detached house now costs an average of €229,111
The highest increases in prices to date in 2018 have occurred in towns.
# property-ladder - Tuesday 28 November, 2017
Central Bank decides NOT to change mortgage deposit rules for first-time buyers
There will be some slight changes in January to loan-to-income limits and collateral for purchase-to-renovate mortgages.
# property-ladder - Saturday 16 September, 2017
Taoiseach says workers in their 20s and 30s should be given the chance to buy a home
Varadkar said young people who are renting or living with their parents can’t get on the property ladder.
# property-ladder - Monday 3 July, 2017
House prices in Dublin rise by €32,000 in six months
The Help-to-Buy scheme appears to have contributed to house price inflation, according to a new report.
# property-ladder - Thursday 1 June, 2017
One in four adults are living in an unsuitable home but can't afford to move
Some are planning to extend or convert their home for more space.
# property-ladder - Thursday 5 January, 2017
More than 500 people have already applied for the new first-time buyers scheme
The Help-To-Buy scheme opened for applications on Tuesday.
# property-ladder - Thursday 20 October, 2016
Coveney: Change to first-time-buyer scheme is 'sensible' but €600k threshold remains
The government has been forced to change one of its key budget proposals on foot of concerns raised by the Central Bank.
# property-ladder - Wednesday 12 October, 2016
Noonan defends first-time buyers plan as critics warn it will create 'bidding war'
Cutting VAT on new homes would have been a better approach, one economist has said.
# property-ladder - Thursday 1 September, 2016
Thinking about getting a mortgage? It could take you over six years to save for a deposit
New research shows first-time buyers will rely on a family contribution for a deposit.
# property-ladder - Wednesday 18 May, 2016
Developers need more than €330,000 to build a single house in Dublin - here's why
The median asking price for three-bed homes in Dublin stands at €285,000 – and stocks are at record lows.
# property-ladder - Monday 17 November, 2014
Rent in Dublin is up by 16.6%, but what about other areas?
In the capital, rents are now almost 30% above their lowest point in 2012 and less than 10% below their 2007 peaks.
# property-ladder - Monday 9 December, 2013
Local authorities issue 99 mortgage approvals this year
If you have been turned down for a bank loan you can apply for a loan from your local authority.
# property-ladder - Thursday 1 March, 2012
Rich sports fans are renting luxury London homes for the Olympics
On your marks, get set… spend.
# property-ladder - Thursday 8 December, 2011
Poll: Should people be helped onto the property ladder?
Do you agree with the Government’s plans to boost mortgage interest relief? Let us know…
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Poll: Do you use a reusable face covering?
FROM TODAY, FACE coverings are mandatory on public transport.
Masks or face coverings were already recommended on public transport, shopping centres or other places where social distancing may be difficult.
Cloth face coverings can be made at home and reused if they are washed regularly, but do you use a reusable one?
Poll: Do you use a reusable face covering?
Poll Results:
Yes (7020)
I have both (2387)
No, I use disposable ones (1666)
No I don't (1300)
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