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    21,500 new homes completed in Ireland last year

    Construction companies completed 21,500 homes in the Republic of Ireland last year. This was a 10-year high but below the level needed to meet future demand for housing, according to a report from stockbrokers Goodbody. The report found that the 21,500 built was almost five times more than the 4,575 built at the recession’s lowest […] More

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    National average rent up by €94 in the last year

    The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has published their quarterly Rent Index, for the July-September period (Q3) of 2019. The standardised national average rent was €1,243 per month, up by about €94 from Q3 2018, and quarter-on-quarter rents grew nationally by 3.3% in Q3 2019. The RTB Rent Index, which is compiled in conjunction with the Economic and Social […] More

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    New Year, New Office

    Around this time of year you hear a lot about New Year, New Me. However, when it comes to the world of business how about New Year, New Office? The right location for your business can be vital in helping you meet your goals. From being close to your customer base, to being in a […] More

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    Inside the Showhouse: Barnhall Meadows, Leixlip, Co Kildare

    Like a Christmas tree in your living room, The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Co Kildare, provides the perfect backdrop to the stunning Barnhall Meadows development by Glenveagh Homes. Situated on the edge of Castletown House estate, formerly belonging to the Conolly family, the corkscrew-shaped building – which was built in 1743 – sits in front […] More

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    Central Bank leaves mortgage lending rules unchanged

    The Central Bank has decided not to make any changes to mortgage lending rules here that limit how much people can borrow from banks in order to fund house purchases. Following a review, the regulator has concluded that the measures continue to meet their objectives of strengthening bank and borrower resilience. It also said the […] More