Budget 2026 will not expand first homes scheme to second-hand properties, Taoiseach confirms

Budget 2026 will not expand first homes scheme to second-hand properties, Taoiseach confirms

The Government will not expand the First Homes scheme to cover second-hand house purchases in next month’s budget, with the Taoiseach confirming the focus will remain on boosting new housing supply. Speaking in New York, Micheál Martin ruled out extending the scheme for first-time buyers to include existing properties, despite a Programme for Government commitment … Read more