Scheme will help reverse decline in numbers who own their own home - O'Brien

It comes as new findings from the ERSI that reveal just two-thirds of those currently aged 35 to 44 years are likely to own their home by the time they retire.

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A new home shared equity scheme due to be launched tomorrow will be a "game-changer" in reversing the decline in homeownership, the Housing Minister has said.

Darragh O'Brien has said the sharp reduction in the number of people who own their own home is a trend the Government can reverse.