Non commercial property worth over €7.2 million in total changed hands in the greater Killarney area during the month of December, it has been confirmed. According to the Residential Property Price Register, just over €7,250,300 was paid out for a total pf 25 houses that had been on the market. Prices paid ranged from over… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Property
Rules are discriminating against sons and daughters
An Bórd Pleanála and Transport Infrastructure Ireland must give due and fair consideration to the families of landowners who wish to build a home on family owned lands, it has been stressed. Daughters and sons of landowners who apply to build a home on family land are coming up against all kinds of obstacles in… Continue Reading
Impossible situation over short-term measures
It is unfortunate that the Government is remaining steadfast in its intention to prohibit people from short-term letting their properties as it could have colossal ramifications in a county like Kerry which is so dependent on tourism, a local councillor has stressed. Cllr John O’Donoghue said the housing crisis is a result of the failure… Continue Reading
People in Kerry should get support for modular homes
With the Government confirming its intention to proceed with the building of at least 500 modular houses in an attempt to cope with the refugee crisis, Kerry County Council’s planning department has been asked to consider doing likewise for people from the county. Cllr Brendan Cronin has asked officials to give favourable consideration to people… Continue Reading
More support available to vulnerable households
An increase of €5,000 to the social housing income eligibility threshold for Kerry has been approved by the Government. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, confirmed the increase will take effect from January 1 next. This significant change is being taken, pending the development and roll-out of a revised income eligibility… Continue Reading
