ADVERTISED as a way to make it easier for councils to deliver affordable homes and rentals on public lands, the Land Development Agency (LDA) bill in its current form could see public lands used by private developers to develop and sell unaffordable properties only exacerbating the long standing housing issues in Ireland. “More Marxist rhetoric… Read more »
WHILE the world remains in a state of near constant chaos, thankfully some things remain reassuringly normal. The hardcore and seedy behaviour of serial planning permission objectors is a central part of Irish life. To get a better understanding of those who pursue objection erections, WWN met the freaks who climax at the thought of… Read more »
NEW and prospective home owners, renters, and the homeless have all breathed a sigh of relief after the recently installed three-party coalition government unveiled impressive plans for housing which at first and twelfth glance amounted to throwing cash at landlords. “If it’s a seemingly well intentioned idea that ultimately just serves to line the pockets… Read more »
AN EXUBERANT and full-of-beans new Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has been told to ‘woah up there, pal’ by key players in the housing market, after expressing some nonsense about fixing the rental market and building affordable homes. “I mean, you have to admire his attitude” smiled one property developer, who hasn’t been investing in… Read more »
“ALL weekend long, I’ve just had ‘Fiesta’ by The Pogues playing at full blast” beamed a jubilant Simon Harris, his youth flushing back to his cheeks for the first time since taking up the position of Minister For Health in 2016. “Same here, except I was pumping out ‘Sandstorm’ by Darude” giggled former Minister For… Read more »
SORELY missing the once regular easy flow of commission on all house sales, one local estate agent clearly climbing the walls in utter panic, has repeatedly stated that contrary to all available information and common sense, now is actually the perfect time to buy a house. “Confidence may be down, but we’re going to see… Read more »
ACTING with all the sensitivity of a debt collector at a funeral, local landlord Steven Mongun doesn’t really care if you’re out of work, that’s there’s an ongoing pandemic or that regulations have actually changed, he wants his rent and he wants it now. Careful to ensure he only pressures his tenants in person or… Read more »
THE FINE GAEL caretaker government has been praised for fast-tracking the Covid-19 pandemic into the position of Minister for Housing, in a grown up move that set aside the usual political infighting and sniping. Ireland, bizarrely left without a housing minister since 2017, has rewarded Covid-19’s selfless ingenuity and diligent hard work behind the scenes,… Read more »
HAD enough of renting? Sick of living with Mum & Dad? Ready to move on with that special someone, or just looking to go it alone? Well, you’re about to get a look at the big, bad world of mortgage applications, where bank after bank offer you the sun, moon and the stars as long… Read more »
A COUNTY Waterford couple looking to rent a house, flat, garden shed, anything they can get their hands on, have decided to take turns refreshing the search facility on property website Daft.ie for the 250th consecutive day. Reliving the daily anxiety of searching for a place to live, Gerry and Tabatha Richards woke to find… Read more »