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Irish Government to fast track planning for 30,000 new homes by 2021
The Irish Government is to fast track the delivery of 30,000 new homes in urban centres across the country to stimulate the housing market in key areas of demand in the next four years. Housing and Planning Minister Simon Coveney has announced that the planning process will be reformed in practical ways to ensure that […] The post Irish Government to fast track planning for 30,000 new homes by 2021 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Areas in England dominated by pricey holiday homes to get £60m for affordable housing
Community led housing in England it to get a further boost from a new annual £60 million fund which will help almost 150 councils tackle the problem of high levels of second home ownership, it has been announced. Housing Minister Gavin Barwell said that the new Community Housing Fund will put local groups in the […] The post Areas in England dominated by pricey holiday homes to get £60m for affordable housing appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Call for energy performance rules to be adjusted for old and historic buildings in UK
A new review into the rules measuring the energy performance of homes in the UK must deliver reform of a system that discriminates against older and historic properties, it is claimed. A consultation on the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) which is used to assess the energy performance of homes has been launched by the Department […] The post Call for energy performance rules to be adjusted for old and historic buildings in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →