News - Housing Crisis
Just over 40 homes available to rent in Shannonside region
Sherry Fitzgerald Farrell MD says housing supply is a major problem in the region.
Mar 21, 2024 15:31
Roscommon worst performing county for housing supply
It comes as the CSO releases new figures which reveal the amount of housing units being built across the nation per capita.
Feb 12, 2024 14:10
Government row brewing over Ukrainian accommodation
Plans brought to cabinet by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday, would see housing provided for Ukrainian refugees for only three months.
Oct 25, 2023 09:18
Housing crisis continues affecting local college students
With only 68 rentable houses listed on Daft.ie across the entire Shannonside Northern Sound region, students are increasingly troubled by the lack of available accomodation.
Sep 13, 2023 13:29
Climate change, AI and housing identified as biggest risks to country
The government's National Risk Assessment highlights the unavoidable global risks to the country.
Aug 3, 2023 09:48
307 million euro worth of residential property sold locally last year
Despite the drop in sales locally, high demand saw a smaller number of homes sell for more money.
Feb 16, 2023 13:54
Housing crisis damaging Ireland's reputation says business group
According to its latest report, IBEC says 70 per cent of companies listed housing as a 'key challenge'
Jan 30, 2023 09:35
Calls for removal of house sale as grounds for eviction
The People Before Profit TD is calling for the state to buy the homes from landlords looking to sell.
Nov 4, 2022 08:27
Staff at TUS Athlone offer rooms to students amid housing crisis
Some staff at the college have opened their doors to students who have failed to find houses, apartments, or house shares
Sep 23, 2022 13:12
Roscommon auctioneer says modular homes increasingly popular
The housing crisis means that many young couples who are earning decent wages still can't afford to build a home right now
Jul 11, 2022 17:41
Vast majority of local rental properties in use as Air BnBs
Housing activists claim the issue is throwing fuel on housing crisis fire.
Apr 28, 2022 13:27
Special measures needed to bring vacant homes into circulation says local TD
New measures aimed at revitalising vacant homes would also see the rejuvenation of depopulated areas.
Jan 24, 2022 17:18
Local TD calls on Government to tackle derelict properties
There are over 22,000 registered derelict properties in the country.
Jan 19, 2022 13:54
Calls for Longford to join other counties in fight for affordable housing
Longford is one of 14 counties that will not qualify for the supports contained in the housing for all plan.
Oct 14, 2021 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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