The Irish government has announced an ambitious plan to deliver 300,000 homes over the next five years, including 72,000 social homes. Backed by €28.2 billion in investment, the plan aims to upgrade infrastructure, address construction delays and remove barriers to getting homes built. It also explores more creative approaches —
Credit Unions are set for a significant shift as the Central Bank introduces major updates to lending rules — changes that will allow them to double their mortgage lending capacity. Key measures include: 📍 Home loan limits increased from 15% to 30% of total assets 📍 Business lending limits raised
Housing remains one of Ireland’s most pressing challenges, and Budget 2026 signals a significant government commitment to tackling it head on. Over €5 billion in capital investment has been committed to housing delivery, with several key measures announced: 📍 VAT on completed apartment sales reduced from 13.5% to 9%, effective
The Irish mortgage market has shown strong resilience despite broader economic uncertainty. With mortgage approvals exceeding €10 billion in recent years, demand for home ownership remains high. Within this environment, mortgage brokers play a key role in supporting clients through an increasingly complex and fast moving property market. However, as
Hybrid working across Ireland continues to shift in 2025, with many larger multinational organisations increasing the number of days employees are expected to be on site. The fully remote approach that became common between 2020 and 2022 has largely declined, with most employers now adopting hybrid models that typically require
The construction sector in Ireland continues to expand, with significant activity across housing delivery, infrastructure and commercial development. Despite this growth, the shortage of skilled professionals is creating ongoing challenges for employers trying to build effective teams. A sustained decline in apprenticeship numbers over the past decade and a half
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