A rise in tower blocks may be the solution

With housing stock for purchase at all-time low, we should adopt the apartment-for-rent model, as in Europe (where 50% of residences are apartments), says Trish Stokes.   

With housing stock for purchase historically low , Ireland must adopt the European model of apartment living, and renting must be seen as a viable option, instead of home-ownership.

The number of people living in apartments in Ireland is extremely low compared to other EU countries. Across the EU, 50% of dwellings comprise apartments. In Ireland, just 12% are apartments.