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Applications now open for Waterford’s first Affordable Housing Schemes

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, party spokesman on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has welcomed the opening of applications by Waterford City and County Council for the first two Affordable Housing Schemes in Waterford. The two ...

20 Sept 2022 at 14:33

Travel

Private beaches, sunrise yoga and a Turkish spa – why Marmaris is the perfect place for an affordable luxury break

A short morning commute can really set the tone for the day, I ponder, on the 30-second walk from my hotel room to the beach at Cooks Club Adakoy, Marmaris, Turkey. After a short detour to the hotel bar to get a fresh apple juice, I find a ...

03 Aug 2022 at 09:06

Scotland

Affordable housing ambition impacted by rising costs, experts warn

Shortages and rising costs in labour and materials are having an impact on the ability to provide affordable housing in Scotland, experts have warned. Holyrood’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee took evidence from groups ...

17 May 2022 at 14:55

Gove says even the most ‘Thatcher-worshipping’ people want more social housing

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has said even the most “Thatcher-worshipping” people want more social housing, as he acknowledged there is an “urgent” need for action. The Housing Secretary warned that the “inadequacy” of many homes, and ...

21 Apr 2022 at 02:25

Travel

Is it still possible to find an affordable family holiday this October half term?

There’s no denying it’s becoming more expensive to go on holiday – especially during peak periods. But the good news is there are still plenty of late deals on the market if you look around. According to consumer advice champions ...

06 Oct 2022 at 12:05

Personal Finance

Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report

Some property professionals are seeing trends towards home buyers looking for smaller, more affordable homes and people moving out of older homes to buy more energy-efficient new-builds, according to surveyors. Overall, there ...

11 May 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

20,000 households have not redeemed £600 energy support voucher

Around 20,000 households in Northern Ireland have still not redeemed their £600 energy support vouchers. The Post Office said there is less than two weeks left for households that were part of the initial 500,000 rollout to ...

20 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

20,000 households have not redeemed £600 energy support voucher

20 Mar 2023 at 10:33

Travel

Be a happy camper at these affordable campsites in the UK and Ireland

For centuries, travellers have sought shelter in yurts, tents and make-shift wooden structures. Thankfully, the options for temporary accommodation have improved since then, but camping remains one of the most thrilling ...

05 Apr 2023 at 08:30

Home

Tipperary council approves first 37 grants to assist with renovation of vacant properties

Tipperary County Council has so far approved in principle 37 of the 94 applications it has received for Croí Conaithe Fund grants to assist with transforming empty or derelict buildings into homes. The Croí Conaithe ...

05 Apr 2023 at 15:33

DerryNow

'How are a family on two minimum wages getting by? They're not'

County Derry mum says high childcare costs are leaving young families on low incomes unable to get by. Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, from Magherafelt, is a lecturer at Ulster University and mother to Finian (3) and Bronwen ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:33

Horse Racing

Gambling Commission seeks to reassure MPs over punter postcode checks

The gambling regulator has told MPs that a customer’s postcode can only be used “in combination” by betting firms to assess their financial risk. The heads of the Gambling Commission appeared in front of the ...

05 Sept 2023 at 13:54

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