Richest 10% of Irish households own nearly half of all wealth
Household wealth more than doubled over a decade, but assets remain heavily concentrated among the wealthiest. Ireland’s wealthiest 10% of households held close to half of the country’s total net household wealth in 2023, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The institute examined potential wealth-tax models and how different approaches […]
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Irish house price growth slows to three-year low
Asking price inflation is at its slowest pace in over three years. Annual asking price inflation for homes has slowed to its lowest level in more than three years, according to a new report from MyHome.ie. MyHome’s latest report shows annual asking price growth slowed to 3.9% in the third quarter of 2026, its lowest […]
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Irish house building falls for second month running
Ireland’s housing targets face another setback Ireland’s house-building sector has suffered another setback, with residential construction activity falling for the second consecutive month in September. Figures from AIB show its housing index dropped to 47.2, signalling a further decline in building activity. This came despite modest growth across the wider construction industry, where the bank’s […]
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First Home Scheme backs over 6,500 Irish home purchases
First Home Scheme sees applications soar Thousands of Irish first-time buyers have received a financial helping hand towards homeownership, with the First Home Scheme now having supported more than 6,500 property purchases and self-builds. New figures show the initiative has paid out almost €440 million since its launch in 2022, while the number of approved […]
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Dublin named sixth-best city in the world – but there’s one major catch
The capital falls drastically when housing prices is taken into account. Dublin has been named the sixth-best city in the world – but there’s a pretty major catch for anyone actually trying to live here. The capital has climbed seven spots on latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, which ranks the world’s 1,000 largest cities […]
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Budget 2027: Predicted income tax and rent changes
Budget day is tomorrow, and while conflicting narratives continue from Fianna Fail and Fine Gael continue, here’s what we know so far: Tax brackets are changing. Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris has repeatedly said that this budget is aimed at people who “get up early every morning and go to work.” In the new […]
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