New homes supply still trailing demand 

The latest CSO figures for new homes make for grim reading, with a reported decrease of 12.5% in the total number of dwelling units approved, reports Tommy Barker, Property Editor

Industry experts warn that Irish new home builds are slowing down at a time when the demand from buyers continues to soar.

New homes supply in Ireland right now appears to be a case of ‘one step forward, and two steps backward’.

In the years prior to last year’s General Election, Government had to be beaten into acknowledging the need for – and then upping target figures for – new homes needs and delivery.