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Average Irish mortgage rate inches higher

The Central Bank said the weighted average interest rate on new fixed rate mortgages - which make up 94% of the volume of new mortgages, was 3.49% in August, up one basis point from the previous month.

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House price inflation slows to lowest level in nearly three years

August 2026 was the lowest level of price growth in the Irish market since December 2023 and follows the trend recorded in the MyHome Property Report for Q3 2026, also released this week

Housing construction activity slides in September

The Index found that the reading for the construction sector stood at 50.4 during September, down from the 50.7 recorded in August. While this is a decline, it is still above the 50.0 mark which signals a slight expansion in the sector during the month.

Numbers availing of First Home Scheme on the rise

More than 6,500 property purchases have been supported by the First Home Scheme since it was established in 2022, new figures have revealed.

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Minister rules out increase to €500k cap on Help to Buy Scheme

Minister for Housing James Browne ruled out raising the €500,000 threshold on the basis that he felt it could add to house price inflation.

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Help to Buy Scheme increased to €35,000

The Help to Buy Scheme, first introduced in 2016, was increased by €5,000 to €35,000 in Tuesday's Budget for 2027.

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Record August for mortgage approvals

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Planning permissions for new homes jumps by 60%

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Central Bank revises down expected home completions

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House price inflation slows to two-and-a-half year low

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