Additional €100 Million Added to First Home Scheme
Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government Darragh O’Brien has announced that an additional sum of €100 million is to be added to the First Home Scheme fund. This scheme was set up over two years ago to provide financial support to first-time buyers in the housing market to assist with the price of the […]
Tipperary receives €1,756,500 in funding for Housing Adaptation for Older People and Disabled People.
In a press release on the 30th of May, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage an increase of 12% in funding for Housing Adaptation for Older People and Disabled People was announced. “€74.5m exchequer funding combined with local authority contribution ensures over €193 million available to deliver 13000 grants.” “Housing Adaptation Grants for […]
Top 9 Issues to Understand Before Purchasing a Second House
Are you thinking of buying a second home? Buying a second house- like a vacation home can be a great move. After all, it could end up being one of your fore-most assets- if you do it right. Also, having a second home means someone else will be paying you, should you decide to rent […]
Average Tipperary house prices fall 0.8% in past three months – REA survey
Despite fears of a downturn in the market during the Covid-19 crisis, the price of a three-bedroomed semi-detached house across Tipperary fell by just 0.8% over the past three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Clonmel and Nenagh saw a dip in average prices this quarter of 0.3% and […]
Closure of Land Registry Office Impacting Property Sales
The complete closure of the Land Registry office and its impact on the sale of houses and property has prompted Deputy Michael Lowry to contact Minister Eoghan Murphy to request that the basic services required to allow for the completion of registration be restored. The Land Registry is the State authority responsible for the […]
My Bungalow Bliss – Casting Call Out for Homeowners
Animo TV & RTE One are on the hunt for homeowners across the country who are embarking on renovations to their beloved bungalow. In the 70’s bungalows began to pop up across Ireland thanks to readily available off the shelf plans. These bungalows have raised over three generations within their instantly recognisable walls. But many […]
Irish Homebuilders – Housing promises will not be met unless next Government addresses blockages in the system
The Irish Homebuilders Association, an association within the CIF, is inviting all new TDs and local politicians to a series of regional roadshows. The purpose of these meetings is to inform politicians about the specific challenges preventing homebuilding in their areas. Director of Housing, Planning and Development with CIF, James Benson said: “The reality is […]
Tipperary house prices to rise 3% in 2020 – REA survey
The price of the average three-bed semi in County Tipperary is expected to rise by 3% in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Prices in the county rose by 5.1% to €171,500 in 2019 – with 0.1% growth between September and December. The REA Average House Price […]
What makes a House a Home? Check out these Weird and Wonderful Homes around the World
We are familiar with various TV programmes showcasing some amazing homes and unbelieveable renovations. We either sit back looking in sheer awe at these magnificent homes or scratch our heads in bewilderment wondering what the attraction is to the inhabitants. There is no doubt about it, everybody has their own unique tastes and desires […]
