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Tathony House residents hit with fresh eviction notice just before Christmas
Housing Crisis
Residents of the 34-unit Kilmainham apartment block were first issued eviction notices back in October 2022 but it was dismissed by the Residential Tenancies Board
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Tathony House residents celebrate after landlord drops appeal
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Residents of the Kilmainham apartment block were issued eviction notices back in October 2022 by their landlord
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'Appalling living conditions' in Dublin council house slammed
Dublin City Council
A hole in the kitchen ceiling caused by the toilet upstairs is getting "deeper, broader and dirtier"
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Expert's top tips to spot Dublin rental scams when looking for accommodation
Housing Crisis
Fraudsters have been taking advantage of the pressure renters are under to find accommodation
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13 new cost rental homes a 'drop in the ocean' as nearly 600 apply in just three days
Housing Crisis
Homes in the Cronan’s Well development will have rent of €1,654 per month
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Dublin homes for sale: Price comparison across city with two-bedroom homes
Property
An expert from the service has also shared their top tip for apartment buyers
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Students asked for sex in exchange for accommodation
Housing Crisis
More than one tenth say they have been a victim of an accommodation scam here, with one reporting of being asked for ‘viewing’ fees of €100 to see a property
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O'Connell Street building worth 'millions' among OPW properties vacant during housing crisis
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The OPW’s empty buildings could accommodate hundreds of homeless people or home seekers, with renovations, if they are required, depending on their state of repair
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Average rent at €1,800 a month as nationwide low availability hits
Housing Crisis
While most of the rest of the country is still experiencing double-digit inflation, market rents in Dublin are now close to static
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We asked Dubliners what is the biggest issue facing the city - and one problem dominates
Dublin City
Our poll shows 46% of Dublin Live readers voted for one issue as the biggest faced by people in Dublin
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Eamon Ryan concedes people will lose homes because of erosion
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The Environment and Climate Minister, speaking from COP preliminary meetings, says he'll do his best to mitigate damage
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Record number of children homeless with huge majority in Dublin
Homelessness
12,827 people are registered as homeless in the State last month
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Tathony House resident describes 'year of restless nights' over eviction threat
Housing Crisis
10 tenants remain in the apartment block a year after the landlord of Tathony House issued mass eviction notices
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'Eye opening' TG4 documentary tackles Ireland's housing crisis across the decades
Housing Crisis
Director Paul Webster says viewers will gain knowledge of Ireland's housing crisis through the programme's historical lens
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Peter McVerry Trust CEO resigns, charity confirms
Charity
Francis Doherty, who took over as head of the trust this June, has now resigned
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Kildare houseboat owners fear they will become homeless if permit hikes are passed
Homelessness
Ronan Herron, who has been living on a narrowboat on and off since 2006 with his wife Lorna, said the proposed changes will make people homeless
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Dublin City Councillors agree to leave local property tax at same rate for 2024
Dublin City Council
Councillors cited the cost of living crisis as the reason behind leaving the local property tax at its current rate
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Students to stage protest outside Dail over €65 billion ‘rainy day’ fund for accommodation crisis
Students
The Union of Students says not enough is being done to help students struggling to afford accommodation and other college expenses
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HSE’s empty buildings worth up to €400m as homeless crisis rages
HSE
The HSE has been labelled the country’s “biggest land hoarder” at a time when there is a crisis on housing
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Affordable homes on offer in Dublin coastal town
Fingal County Council
Prices start at €170,000 for a one-bed apartment and €220,000 for a two-bed duplex
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Peter McVerry Trust will 'work with inspectors' after alleged financial concerns
In the News
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) said it appointed the inspectors to conduct a statutory investigation of one of the most high-profile housing and homelessness charities in the country
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Dublin first-time buyers drops dramatically with price of a three-bed semi over €500k
Housing Crisis
The average price of a three-bed semi nationally has breached €300,000 for the first time since 2007, while the average price in the capital is €504,167
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Tourist fury as Trinity students hold housing protest blocking Book of Kells
Trinity College
"Tourists have complained that their holiday has been ruined, yet Trinity students can't afford a house, never mind a holiday"
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'Stay of execution' remains on Tathony House residents after RTB decision
Housing Crisis
The Residential Tenancies Board recently ruled that a mass eviction of Tathony House's apartment block was invalid
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