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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 “fragility ...

21 Apr 2022 at 02:25

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People in Carlow encouraged to fill out online survey on affordable housing

People in Carlow are being encouraged to complete an online survey to determine the level of interest in affordable housing in the county. According to Carlow County Council, the results of the survey will help to establish the need for ...

12 Nov 2022 at 12:33

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 redeem ...

20 Mar 2023 at 10:33

Yousaf plans empty homes buy-back for rural and key workers

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has announced plans to purchase empty homes for key workers and those living in rural areas. The Scottish Health Secretary – running against Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former community ...

01 Mar 2023 at 12:12

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'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 (1). Ciara ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:33

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, ...

11 May 2023 at 00:01

City

Crest Nicholson to build fewer low-margin homes after profit hit

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson is to focus less on building low-margin homes, like affordable housing, as it seeks to combat a slump in profits. The housebuilder said it is trying to “trade out” of lower margin sites, ...

20 Nov 2024 at 12:33

Ireland

Families are homeless for longer due to shortage of HAP accommodation – charity

A housing charity has raised concerns about a lack of affordable housing, forcing families and single people into homelessness for longer. The Simon Communities launched its quarterly report Locked Out of the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Ireland

Disability ministry and affordable homes among Social Democrats’ red lines

A senior ministry for disability and 50,000 affordable homes a year are among the Social Democrats’ red lines if going into government. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns urged voters to give the Social ...

12 Nov 2024 at 16:58

Personal Finance

Only one in 20 newly listed private rental homes ‘covered by housing benefit’

Only one in 20 (5%) newly listed private rental properties on Zoopla in the first quarter of 2023 was affordable typically for housing benefit or universal credit recipients, according to the Institute ...

27 Jun 2023 at 08:04

Scotland

Minister denies claims affordable housing projects abandoned due to budget cuts

The housing minister has denied work on affordable homes has ground to a halt because of budget cuts from the Scottish Government, while insisting housebuilding targets can still be met. Paul McLennan ...

15 Jul 2024 at 09:53

Local News

Housing Crisis: Donegal County Council will meet people to discuss their needs

Staff from Donegal County Council’s Housing Section are encouraging people facing eviction or who feel they can’t afford a home to come forward. Cllr Niamh Kennedy (Ind) told the March meeting of the ...

15 Mar 2024 at 14:33

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