Hardware Association calls for incentives to bring empty homes into the market

In its pre-budget submission, the group says measures to help to renovate ‘above the shop’ residential units should be considered

HAI said stamp duty should be waived on the sale of empty homes for two years and that the number of vacant home officers should be increased.

Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) has called for targeted measures to bring empty homes back into the housing market, including incentives to renovate ‘above the shop’ residential units, in order to meet housing targets.

In its pre-budget submission, HAI said stamp duty should be waived on the sale of empty homes for two years and that the number of vacant home officers should be increased in order to bring more homes on stream.