Housing crisis

Residential Tenancies Board says couple’s personal circumstances ‘cannot be considered by the tribunal’

Glenveagh CEO said 'the policy framework to support increased housing delivery is now largely in place'

A new house that might sell for €400,000 in Mullingar would be €150,000 cheaper north of the Border

Group representing estate agents calls for six-month lead-in period after reforms come into force in March

From Porto to Tallinn, the objective of a middle-class society of homeowners is under severe threat

‘If you’re paying anything over 3.5% on your home loan and have €150,000 or more left on it, you need to have a conversation with a mortgage broker’

Micheál Martin knows demonstrating competence on domestic issues remains the biggest challenge

Opposition parties set to focus on affordability and Government waste and bureaucracy

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Have your say: Stories from those who have gone through the buying process can be helpful to others hoping to do the same

Micheál Martin spoke in Cork at launch of two new housing schemes

Every sector of construction industry recorded a decline in activity, according to AIB survey

Rent reform, immigration, infrastructure and AI top political agenda as TDs return to pass laws

Music teacher and salesman share their story to show that though it’s wasn’t easy, through subsidy schemes and by living with family while they saved, it was possible

Roaming event reclaims homes and overlooked buildings as places for performance and shared attention

Survey suggests London, Edinburgh, Auckland and Sydney are among cities that are less affordable than Ireland

Warnings made in briefing documents before publication of Government’s new housing plan

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

I am the only one in my family’s history to be this old without children

Council to ‘seek out’ owners without planning permission for lands that could accommodate at least 100 social homes

Existing homeowners still ‘reluctant’ to move due to difficult market conditions

Minister ‘close to signing off’ on proposal to set rent increases every three years, rather than after end of tenancy, for student accommodation

But fewer people are seeking mortgages for moving homes than at any point in past decade

An ongoing photography projects documents the reality of life in Ireland for many people forced to move back in with older family members

Until we see someone in government joining the dots, it is highly likely 2026 will feel like a slightly more asphyxiated version of 2025

With a healthy majority thanks to Independents, the Coalition should have time to get a grip on the issues of most concern to voters

Focus Ireland describes as ‘wrong’ Tánaiste’s comments about migrants without a ‘housing right’ in emergency accommodation

For most people, reality is a constant battle, but our masters of the universe are seldom spotted entertaining everyday hassles

Housing crisis to drag on as building lags demand, Prof Ronan Lyons says, as estate agents seek €423,000 for average family home

Annual rate of increase slightly down on previous year, say Sherry FitzGerald

Domestic violence charity expects to see ‘spike in calls’ after festive period

In a wide-ranging interview, the Tánaiste responds to criticism of his statements on immigration, defends his social media usage and defends his credentials to be Minister for Finance

Increase in eviction-related queries to Threshold came months after announcement on new rental controls

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Cheapest nationwide average new tenancy rent for a one-bed apartment is higher than a first-time-buyer mortgage on a one-bed house

Minister for Energy Darragh O’Brien asked for urgent action from national grid operator and power supplier

Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s search for suitable private-rented accommodation has left her ‘soul-destroyed’

Intention of lower 9% VAT rate was to encourage more apartment and was never expected to lead to reduced prices for the consumer

Decisions made today will have stark consequences in 25 years. A panel of experts offer their predictions on politics, health, housing, tech and more

The publicly-listed homebuilder is actively developing a series of sites in north county Dublin.