Mortgage market set for increased competition this year, but rates unlikely to drop significantly
Lenders are expected to make selective adjustments to mortgage rates rather than engaging in major price cuts, according…
New record high of almost 17,000 homeless, including 5,321 children – The Irish Times
The number of homeless people in the State continues to climb, having reached almost 17,000 people, including 5,321…
Daft report reveals steepest house price rises and supply gaps around Ireland
More second-hand homes available to buy in Dublin than other areas, new report shows House prices have risen…
Housing: Average gap between asking price and sale price grew to 6.6% in 2025 – The Journal
Housing: Average gap between asking price and sale price grew to 6.6% in 2025 The JournalLorcan Sirr: This was…
Average value of second-hand homes rises by almost 7% – The Irish Times
The average value of second-hand homes in the Republic rose by almost 7 per cent in 2025, as…
Number of renters seeking advice on eviction notices spiked in September, charity says – The Irish Times
The number of renters seeking advice from homeless charity Threshold on eviction notices spiked in September this year,…
On the housing list as a wheelchair user – The Irish Times
For Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin (50), a wheelchair user for 14 years, being disabled is the reason she had…
O’Brien warned ESB and EirGrid over house connections – The Irish Times
A threat to the delivery of new homes in Dublin due to electricity constraints led Minister for Energy…
Glenveagh seeks planning permission for more than 800 homes in North Dublin – The Irish Times
Glenveagh Homes is seeking permission to build an 815-home development on the outskirts of Balbriggan, North Dublin. The…
Seven key things that could affect the Irish economy next year – The Irish Times
Forecasting seems a bit pointless these days. Last April we were worried about US president Donald Trump’s tariff…
The top stories ‘Irish Independent’ readers were reading each month in 2025
Storms, scandals, tariffs and taoisigh – this year had it all Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil presidential candidate…
230 children to spend this Christmas in emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry
Recent figures unveiled by Focus Ireland showed that 230 children will spend this Christmas in emergency accommodation in…