Call for 'prompt and decisive action' on housing costs

It costs €45,000 more than an average market value to build a three bedroom house in Dublin, a survey has found.

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, the body for construction, land and property professionals, said €330,000 is needed to get a new semi-detached home in the capital ready for sale but the mid-range asking prices are only €285,000.