First-time home buyer scheme to be extended, with price ceilings rising

The new price ceilings will mean buyers in Limerick will be able to avail of the support for houses costing up to €425,000, while those in Kerry and Tipperary can avail of the support on properties up to €350,000.

The Government’s shared equity scheme for first-time buyers has been extended, with the price ceiling going up in 14 counties from Monday.

All new homes in Ireland worth up to €350,000 are now eligible for the scheme, irrespective of location, with price ceilings of €500,000 in areas of greatest demand.