First-time buyers: Housing minister says caps on supports and grants are 'under review'

James Browne was quizzed about an anomaly reported in the 'Irish Examiner' where caps on State-backed mortgages put certain affordable home schemes beyond reach

Housing minister James Browne was speaking at the launch of the first new homes delivered at Barracksfield West, Naas, Co Kildare, on Thursday. Prices start at €243,477 for one-bed apartments; €292,933 for two-bed duplexes; and €365,216 for three-bed houses. 

Caps on supports aimed at helping first-time buyers purchase homes are “under review”, the housing minister has said.

James Browne was speaking as he officially launched the first new homes at Barracksfield West, Naas, Co Kildare. With government supports and equity contributions, prices of the affordable purchase homes start at €243,477 for one-bed apartments; €292,933 for two-bed duplexes; and €365,216 for three-bed houses.