Search Results for 'Housing in the United Kingdom'

Property agents in the Leinster region expect house prices to continue to rise for the next three years.

Ashthorn Avenue, located in Headford, Co Galway, is a new development of spacious four bedroom, semidetached, homes. Representing excellent value for money, these energy efficient A-rated homes are both stylish and modern, yet at a price point that will not break the bank. Since launching to the market last month by joint selling agents, DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard and Gerry Mullin auctioneers, Ashthorn Avenue has garnered much interest, while the fully furnished show house has been described as “just beautiful” and “absolutely perfect” by viewers.

New research conducted by Peter McVerry Trust shows that 62 per cent of people are in favour of a tax on empty homes.

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (IPAV) says Irish consumers can get used to the price of housing continuing to rise until supply increases.

A local charity is appealing to landlords to make their properties available to rent to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Jacquie Horan, the CEO of COPE Galway, which is committed to eliminating the problem, says supply and access to housing is the single biggest issue experienced by its clients.

Research by protection experts at Royal London into the company’s Irish Mortgage Protection cover customer database from 2004 to 2014 has shown that there has been a steady decrease in the numbers of people in their 20s taking out policies.