Builders ramping up housing construction to get levy waivers and water connection refunds

Survey finds housing construction activity in October rose at the fastest rate in more than two years

Deadlines to avail of the development levy waiver and the water connection charge refund drove sharp spikes in the number of commencement notices. Picture: iStock

October saw a sharp increase in residential construction activity as builders rushed to meet deadlines for development levy waivers and the water connection charge refunds.

A survey of 150 construction firms across Ireland shows activity last month rose at the quickest pace in more than two years.