A new report claims that first time buyers on average incomes in Wicklow and surrounding counties, are facing years of saving before they could qualify for a loan to purchase a home.
According to a report by EY DKM Economic Advisory, it would take people in Leitrim just over a year to save a deposit for a house in their county, but it would take first time buyers in Wicklow, Kildare and Meath 15 years to save the 10 percent deposit for a home in their counties.
Limited Supply, Commuter Demand & Housing Shortages Push Wicklow Rents To Historic Highs
Without major state-led housing intervention and accelerated building Wicklow renters will continue facing intensifying competition and relentless price growth
Flag Raised at Greystones Community College Ahead of Move to New Permanent Building
The Tánaiste said: “The sense of school community here, the excellence of what has been achieved and the pride that this town has in Greystones Community College has been really incredible."
London Mauling Sees Wicklow Power Into Promotion Charge
With 16-points to spare over London, Wicklow ramp up the chase to follow Carlow out of Division four of the Allianz National Football League
Driver In Wicklow Crash That Killed Teenager Molly Dempsey Spared Jail
The defendant was a minor at the time. He received two years fully suspended with a 10-year driving ban.
Local TD Highlights Success Of Shillelagh Tourist Pods Amid Fury At Short-Term Rentals Bill
Proposed new regulations surrounding the housing crisis and short-term lets could deter investment and damage rural businesses and wipe out tourism according to tourist advocates and operators
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