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“Some don’t work. It’s very important to find out at an early stage which ones they are.” This was particularly the case where “someone overpaid for the land & think(s) they can get that money back from the council”
Let’s see what this means:
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Let’s see what this means:
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The #BuildToRent policy introduced by @MurphyEoghan & the SHD policy introduced by @simoncoveney didn’t “encourage developers to build more homes” they set up a framework where 1. more bad units could fit in any site & 2. 100+ unit schemes could skip normal planning processes.
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This became a feeding frenzy. Developers and investment funds purchased large land banks in prime urban locations as the potential of fitting a lot of tiny rental units close to well served locations (big rents) meant land values went up up up.
It’s not rocket science.
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It’s not rocket science.
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Everything matters when we think or talk about housing.
The way homes are discussed today is in number of bedrooms but housing is so much more than that. A home is at the core of one’s identity, individuality & sense of fulfilment; they must be flexible enough to allow this.
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The way homes are discussed today is in number of bedrooms but housing is so much more than that. A home is at the core of one’s identity, individuality & sense of fulfilment; they must be flexible enough to allow this.
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As an architect, my biggest satisfaction comes from hearing a client discuss their projects, it often starts from a very practical sense including bedroom numbers and where the sink & hob might go…
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But this quickly changes once they feel comfortable enough to tell us how they like to live and what their everyday & social lives are like. That’s when a project truly becomes the reflection of our clients with due consideration of their practical checklists.
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Costs of existing houses & apartments for purchase in Dublin are extortionate.
What is equally incredible is the amount of work many of these potential homes need.
Sure, many are liveable & have good locations, however most will require new owners to sink extra €€€.
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What is equally incredible is the amount of work many of these potential homes need.
Sure, many are liveable & have good locations, however most will require new owners to sink extra €€€.
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Take this B3 BER rated home in Harold’s Cross advertised at €695,000 for example:
The cost per sqm for this house is over €5,000. If you were to consider renovating this house for a conservative figure of say €800/sqm, you’ll need an extra €100k.
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The cost per sqm for this house is over €5,000. If you were to consider renovating this house for a conservative figure of say €800/sqm, you’ll need an extra €100k.
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Let’s see Phibsboro:
€350,000 for 65sqm, E1 BER (€5300 per sqm)
Same deal: upgrade windows,replace floors, new kitchen, bathroom, paint, at a dubiously low figure of €800 and we’re looking at a property that will send you well over €400k.
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€350,000 for 65sqm, E1 BER (€5300 per sqm)
Same deal: upgrade windows,replace floors, new kitchen, bathroom, paint, at a dubiously low figure of €800 and we’re looking at a property that will send you well over €400k.
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I had a reply guy jump in my comments today defending bad housing policy - and put the onus on me to solve the housing crisis - so here goes.
In order to solve the #HousingCrisis we need to understand it is in fact a #HousingPolicyCrisis
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In order to solve the #HousingCrisis we need to understand it is in fact a #HousingPolicyCrisis
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Short timeline:
2008 global crash w an added property speculation bubble (largely driven by FF policy) which bursts in Ireland.
Country goes bankrupt, land ends up in NAMA.
Under FG/ Labour gov to follow much of this land is flogged off to get it off the balance books.
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2008 global crash w an added property speculation bubble (largely driven by FF policy) which bursts in Ireland.
Country goes bankrupt, land ends up in NAMA.
Under FG/ Labour gov to follow much of this land is flogged off to get it off the balance books.
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Much of this land ends up in the hands of speculators & vulture funds brought in by FG while part of a FG/ Lab coalition.
2015 Minister of Environment @alankellylabour brings in Section 28(c) of the Planning Act which allows the Minister to make diktats over housing policy.
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2015 Minister of Environment @alankellylabour brings in Section 28(c) of the Planning Act which allows the Minister to make diktats over housing policy.
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