Tag Archives: Housing crisis

Last night.

The Dail at The Convention Centre, Dublin.

Via RTE:

Micheál Martin said the current tax breaks have to be kept in place to provide social housing for families through leasing properties from these funds.

He said that if the tap was turned off immediately then 2,400 families would lose out on getting a home this year.

Mr Martin added that the future model will focus on direct building, but he said: “The reality is we need more houses.”

He said there would be a move to a new system where the State would ultimately own leased properties but this cannot happen immediately.

Government wins Dáil vote on housing investor tax break (RTÉ)


From top: Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath during a press briefing on the Economic Recovery Plan in Government Buildings this morning; The new band charges could be presented to homeowners next January and February

This morning.

Government Buildings.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe gave some detail to his plan to increase Local Property Tax….

…Under the changes, all properties will be revalued on 1 November this year.

According to the CSO, house prices nationally have risen by 90% on average since their low point in 2013.

According to an analysis by the Department of Finance, 11% of property owners may see a decrease in their tax, while 53% may see no change.

It said 33% may see their tax go up one band, up to €100, while 3% may see a jump of two bands or over €100.

The exemptions for people who bought in “ghost estates” will lapse, while exemptions for people in pyrite damaged homes in Limerick and certain eastern counties will be phased out.

…Income thresholds for deferrals have been raised to €18,000 for a single person and €30,000 for a couple.

Local Property Tax valuations to be reviewed every four years (RTÉ

Julien Behal Photography/RollingNews


The site  (above) of 0.25 acres and an adjoining four bedroom semi-detached house (top) on South Lotts Road, Dublin 4.

A latte’s throw from Google/Facebook, etc.

The site & house were sold by Public Tender by Hooke & MacDonald & McNally Handy, they were guiding €1,250,000 for the site and €550,000 for the house or collectively for €1,800,000…

…but the price achieved was in excess of €4,250,000.

Oh, we’re back.

Silicon Docks residential site sells for more than double guide price (irish Times)

Prime Development Site & adjoining House sold in Dublin 4 by Public Tender (Hooke & McDonald)

Pics: Hooke & McDonald

University College Dublin (UCD ) President Professor Andrew Deeks. 

This morning.

Via Irish Times:

The most expensive student accommodation rooms on the Belfield campus are set to increase from €8,815 a year to nearly €10,000 under the plans. Accommodation in the other student housing blocks would increase from €7,114 to €8,000 for the nine-month academic year.

“We’re not out to make money from the students, we’re out to put additional student residences into the market,” he said.

Prof Deeks said while students had reacted “quite emotionally” to the increase, he had discussions with the students union on Thursday “to allow us move forward in partnership”

Student reaction to rent hikes ‘emotional’, says UCD president (Irish Times)

Pic: UCD

In fairness.

This afternoon.

Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Luke McDermot from Mulhuddart with Mason Flood (in buggy) from Tyrelstown lets it rip outside Fingal County Council’s Blanchardstown offices protesting over the housing crisis.

Later…

Don’t be ashamed, Luke.

It’s good to vent.

Rollingnews

From top: Arthur Griffith’s home from 1911 to his death in 1922: Arthur Griffith entering the house with daughter Ita (left) and Nevin (right)

Via Daft:

Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Fein and former President of Dail Eireann resided at 122 Saint Lawrence Road between 1911 – 1922.

This property produces annual rental income of €76,776 and includes rental income from a commercial garage to the rear.

The accommodation extends to 1,862 sqft/173 sqm overall and is divided up into 7 self-contained flats…

St Lawrence Road, Clontarf, Dublin (Daft)

Thanks Tom

Griffith pic via General Michael

The Story of James.

Louise Hannon writes:

An interview with James who lives in a soggy tent by a roadside in Dublin watching rough sleepers die.

From the perspective of FG who are not building social housing in the numbers needed, this man is just collateral damage. Expendable.

We are better than this.

Louise Hannon

Previously: At Leeson Street Bridge

Last night.

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy posted the above election campaign video in which he spoke to his orange-coloured raincoat-clad supporters about housing and homelessness.

Meanwhile…

On Saturday…

Hmm.

Earlier: Climb The Property Ladder

Previously: Putting Up

At Leeson Street Bridge [Updated]

This morning.

Outside Dublin City Council’s offices on Wood Quay, Dublin 8.

A protest highlighting Ireland’s growing homeless and housing crisis – organised by Inner City Helping Homeless, of which Cllr Anthony Flynn (above) is founder and Andy O’Sullivan (pics one, two and three) is a volunteer – is taking place.

Top pic: Hannah Elizabeth Murphy

Yesterday: Working Rough

Sam Boal/Rollingnews

UPDATE: