The Irish government has announced an extra €30 million in funding and an extension of the First Home Scheme (FHS) until 2027. The FHS is a shared-equity initiative aimed at helping eligible first-time buyers and other homebuyers bridge the gap between their deposit and mortgage and the cost of a new home. Under the scheme, … Read more
The Irish government has given the green light to pump an extra €100 million into the First Home Scheme, bringing the total fund to a whopping €580 million. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien secured Cabinet approval for this significant expansion yesterday. Launched in July 2022, the scheme offers first-time buyers a chance to get up to … Read more
A recent study by KPMG has brought forth reassuring findings regarding the government’s First Home Scheme (FHS). Contrary to previous concerns raised by various agencies, including the central bank, KPMG’s report asserts that the FHS will not drive up property prices. Despite initial apprehensions about increased construction costs, material availability, and energy efficiency preferences, KPMG’s … Read more
First-time buyers who cannot afford newly built homes or apartments can from today apply for the Government’s €400 million shared equity scheme. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy. To qualify … Read more
A new Government scheme, set up to make it easier for first-time buyers to afford a new build home, has opened for business. The €400m ‘First Home’, a new scheme set up to make it easier for First-Time Buyers to afford a new build home as part of the Government’s Housing for All strategy, has … Read more