Rural Housing Reform in Ireland: What the New Planning Changes Mean for Rural Property Buyers, Landowners, and Investors Ireland's proposed rural housing reforms could represent one of the most significant changes to the country's planning system in decades. For buyers, landowners, and investors interested in rural property Ireland, the new proposals may create greater opportunities to build, develop, and...
Ireland’s New BER System 2026 Ireland’s property market is about to experience one of the biggest changes to home energy ratings in years. From 24 May 2026, the current Building Energy Rating (BER) system will officially move to a simplified format under new EU regulations. For homeowners, buyers, landlords and retrofit professionals, this is more than a cosmetic update. It signals a broader shift...
This guide will talk about the rules of a first time buyer mortgage in Ireland and we have written this page to help first time buyers determine their eligibility. First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rules in Ireland: What are the main factors and what you need to know: Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and here in Cork, the journey is both exciting and competitive. At Hegarty...