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A “yawning gap” has opened, which was getting wider, between those who might hope to get a house, and those earning too little to get a regular mortgage, and too much to qualify for social housing.

The housing crisis in Galway continues to intensify. In late July, there were 234 adults accessing emergency accommodation in Galway, with 66 families, including 165 child dependents, counted in the West region, compared to 225 adults and 154 dependents (including adult dependents) a month earlier.

The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) has welcomed the recent publication of the Government’s Housing for All national housing plan.

Students looking for accommodation in Galway are being urged to be cautious before committing to a private residence, to make sure the property fits the needs of all tenants, and to watch out for rental scams.

Rents have risen by nine per cent in Galway city in the last year, with the average rent now €1,443 according to the latest rental report by Daft.ie.

Commenting on the most recent CSO Residential Property Price Index for May IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers has said the acceleration in prices seen in the publication is likely to continue for the foreseeable future until supply improves and moves more in the direction of meeting demand.

Rent the Runway has announced that all employees based in Ireland are offered 20-weeks of fully paid leave as part of its gender neutral family leave policy designed to support families. The company’s International Technology Office is located in The Old Schoolhouse in Galway City.

Construction of the largest residential development in Athlone will commence within six months following formal approval by An Bord Pleanála for a Strategic Housing Development of 576 dwellings at Lissywollen and Kilnafaddoge.

Mayo County Council and Oweninny Power Designated Activity Company are pleased to announce the allocation of approximately €162,400 to local community groups from North Mayo.

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has raised concerns over further increases in the number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland. The charity has said that the lack of affordable accommodation is one of the factors driving the increase in homelessness.