The Irish Government should focus on measures to increase housing supply for all housing sectors, rather than handing out grants to first time buyers for new homes, it is claimed. Initiatives like reducing VAT on affordable housing, making public land available for home building and providing financial help for builders should be considers, according to […] The post Chartered surveyors call on Irish Government to do more to encourage new home building appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading
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Chartered surveyors call on Irish Government to do more to encourage new home building
Alps property markets facing challenges and opportunities, new report suggests
Property markets in the Alps are faced with a number of challenges and opportunities linked not just to local conditions but also to population, demand and technology, according to a new analysis report. The winter sports market, which is the bulwark of the Alpine economy, is seeing new trends which will alter the fortunes of […] The post Alps property markets facing challenges and opportunities, new report suggests appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK Government needs to think about older buyers not just those starting on housing ladder
The Government needs to shift its housing obsession away from first time to later life buyers and occupiers, a housing conference in London has been told. Over 50 delegates from housing associations, housing charities, social care providers and local authorities attended the conference hosted by housing law firm Winckworth Sherwood to discuss the way forward […] The post UK Government needs to think about older buyers not just those starting on housing ladder appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →




