Affordability crisis drives young buyers towards social housing, says PTSB report

Just over one-fifth (21%) of those surveyed said they were now considering social housing due to the private home ownership market becoming so challenging

Concerns around the affordability of private housing are pushing more and more young people towards applying for social housing instead, according to new research.

PTSB's new Reflecting Ireland report found that almost half (46%) of people who are in the market to buy a home are now considering applying for social housing. This increases to 61% among those aged 18 to 24.