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Simon Community’s latest ‘Locked Out’ report details decline of HAP property availability
The Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report shows yet another stark decline in the availability of affordable properties to rent by people reliant on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme.
Just 37 HAP properties available across 16 areas, says Simon
The Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report shows yet another stark decline in the availability of affordable properties to rent by people reliant on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. The report comes in the context of a private rental market affected by a documented ongoing contraction in supply, increase in rental prices, and an overall lack of affordability.
Move on HAP scheme welcome but no substitute for building homes
Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has welcomed the announcement of changes to the HAP scheme but says it is no substitute for building homes.
Farrell not surprised at available HAP rental figures
The findings from the Simon Community’s Locked Out of The Market survey were not surprising says Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell.
Councillor calls for support for landlords not receiving HAP payments
Financial support is needed to support landlords who have seen their Housing Assisting Payment (HAP) stopped because their tenants are no longer paying rent contribution to the Galway County Council, that is according Cllr Noel Thomas.
Galway Simon Community appealing to landlords willing to accept HAP
Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community is calling on landlords to consider accepting HAP (Housing Assistant Payment) from people accessing their services who are struggling to find rental properties under the scheme. The appeal comes as the Simon Communities study Locked Out of the Market IX, released this week, found that there were no properties available in Galway City within the Rent Supplement/HAP limits.