Cut in developers' costs and increased grants for house buyers proposed

Vacant property grants are expected to increase from €30,000 to €50,000 for vacant properties, and from €50,000 to €70,000 for derelict properties, under Housing Minister Darragh O'Briens proposals. Picture: Damien Storan

Cabinet is set to sign off on new housing measures to speed up the completion of stalled developments and offer increased grants to prospective home buyers.

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will propose three key changes to his colleagues, including cutting costs for developers.