PropQueries wrote: » I actually think immigrants (from all places) are good for our economy and society it’s why the states was / is such a success. The issue with this policy is that they’re introducing it at a time when there’s an apparent housing “shortage”, in which case it will lead to the inevitable IMO We’re not an anti-immigrant people in general but if we do become it, it will adversely impact both the economy and society and it can be put squarely at the feet of this government IMO
awec wrote: » https://www.msn.com/en-ie/lifestyle/home-and-garden/famous-movie-mansion-goes-up-for-sale-in-killiney-county-dublin/ar-BB1dQVOC?ocid=msedgntp schmittel I think this is the gaff we were talking about before! I didn't realise it had been used for a movie.
decreds wrote: » Spot on props. While i agree the DP system was incompetent and many welfare tourists exploited it, but this new system only opens the floodgates even more to welfare tourists and chancers. Under the new system, applicants who are waiting 4 months for their case to be heard are moved to private accommodation. So they are moved regardless of whether their case is eventually deemed legitimate or not, good luck moving them out if their case is rejected. Once word gets out, we will be flooded with leeches. The biggest losers here are the taxpayer and legitimate refugees. Most of the welfare tourists claiming to be refugees regularly holiday back to the country they claim to have "fled" from once they get their citizenship, free housing and life paid for by the taxpayer.
MacronvFrugals wrote: » As Mick Clifford pointed out multiple times, SF acted as the pressure valve in many of the normal places far-right parties foster and grow which is probably why they're feeble at best in Ireland, thankfully!
cnocbui wrote: » The last time there was excess supply. So this time is different.
PropQueries wrote: » The current system is indeed ridiculous and morally wrong IMO, but the Sunday Business Post reported last November: “The proposal to house asylum seekers in own door accommodation provided by local authorities has been described as “unworkable” , “unimplementable” and “unrealistic” by the Department of Housing.”. It may be the right thing to do but it’s definitely the wrong policy at the current time and they have plenty of highly paid consultants who should be able to come up with better alternatives IMO. I’m thinking making use of all those holiday homes around the country currently owned by the vulture funds. And remember, DCC recently stated that they’re in active negotiations with c. 4,000 property owners in the city alone to either rent their properties long term or buy them for social housing. So, basically, middle class FTBs can’t buy new built homes because the state is buying them all up (4 in 10 new builds are bought by the funds or the state), they can’t buy second hand homes because the state is buying them all up. And, the state now wants to add this to the mix? It will only lead to the inevitable rise in support for right wing groups in the country IMO
Hubertj wrote: » I think it was obvious from a long time back taxes would increase over time in order to manage public finances. Regarding direct provision, do you have a problem with it being abolished and a better system being put in place? The current system and accommodation for asylum seekers is not fit for purpose. Speeding up to application and review process along with giving successful applicants somewhere it live is the right thing to do. This needs to be done in conjunction with resolving the housing needs of irish people as well.
Deleted User wrote: » We all believe that this time will be different then last one The seller believe that this time will not be different The buyer taking mortgage believe that this time are different But sadly rules of the market and people on it are the same
PropQueries wrote: » I especially like his comment: “The idea that deficits don’t matter, especially for a small economy without the possibility to print its own currency, is so far off the mark as to be dangerous in evaluating policy options in the future”. Looks like he’s finally getting the message from the EU that they’re not going to keep funding our excessive spending indefinitely IMO
decreds wrote: » Tax hikes coming to pay for covid: https://www.independent.ie/business/finance-minister-donohoe-warns-taxes-will-rise-after-covid-40160291.html Yet while we are in the middle of a housing crisis, the government release a whitepaper on ending direct provision to house economic migrants in their own accommodation 4 months after arrival. Yet there is no money to fix the crisis, as usual the tax payer who is the only one working and contributing to society in this equation ends up being shafted.
fliball123 wrote: » Was this not your point of view this time last year as well.We are not going to see price drops this year or at least until after the budget (if there is any)
fliball123 wrote: » Was this not your point of view this time last year as well. We are not going to see price drops this year or at least until after the budget (if there is any)
Deleted User wrote: » Markets down If it will be continue Many young "ETF investors " will be in difficulties pay rent Some will be have problems pay mortgage or cars loan Banks leaving/closing branches but mister Paschal Donohue says Economy will recover.What else he can say ? We done lads and create panic ? Government news on government RTE try create positivity telling stories about another 50 jobs created but not telling about another 1200 lost. - 14 billion revenues this year already ! How much spent to cover 2008 bailout loses ? About 44 billions ? Lets look how much money lost in 2020 ? We nearly there Any way.Once mister Paschal Donohue will start telling that your money in banks are covered by up to 100K protection and please do not panic that will be it. Property market will be down this year by my point of view.
Irish buyers are keen to acquire properties in Valencia that have space for home offices.
Found Valencia, a Spanish-based real estate agency, has recorded a spike in enquiries from prospective Irish buyers since the beginning of the year. Since the start 2021, enquiries received by the firm from Irish buyers have increased by 52 per cent year-on-year, according to Conor Wilde, founder of the agency.
schmittel wrote: By sending clear signals that they will do everything they can to keep housing costs high they are doing the exact opposite.
Hubertj wrote: I think the problem was they didn’t properly plan to control it. Prices did need to increase to attract development. However they didn’t address the knock on effect of increasing land values, planning regs, NIMBYs, mortgages costs (repossessions), and the list goes on
Hubertj wrote: » I think the problem was they didn’t properly plan to control it. Prices did need to increase to attract development. However they didn’t address the knock on effect of increasing land values, planning regs, NIMBYs, mortgages costs (repossessions), and the list goes on
schmittel wrote: » 1. Take your pick 2. See above.
Interested Observer wrote: » 1. When was this? Citation? 2. If he did say it, was it back a decade or so ago when house prices had completely collapsed and a rise in house prices would have gotten countless people out of negative equity?
JimmyVik wrote: » I'll bet that that is going to be knocked and used to build lots of small houses.
mcsean2163 wrote: » Estate agent says huge family interest in this:https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-hill-house-tipper-road-naas-co-kildare/2935162 Looks like it'll hit 1.3+ if he's right which is outside our budget. There's like 1/2 houses every so often that match our requirements but there always seems to be huge competition and we lose out. Any idea why houses like above are so in demand. I'm assuming supply and in 18 months the same type will command a much lower price or am I off the mark?
schmittel wrote: » I don't think it is a conspiracy theory. There is plenty of evidence that they wish to keep housing costs high. Policies that started with Noonan openly admitting the aim was to increase house prices have been continued right up until today pushing ahead with the shared equity scheme, apparently deaf to any criticism that it will increase house prices.
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