Quality housing supply is essential for economic success, report finds

FDI and inward migration are vital to our economy and expensive housing can be a major impediment to both, according to a new RE/MAX market review

The RE/MAX report, to be launched tomorrow, addresses trends in Irish house prices and private rents, as well as supply and demand issues

Revised tax codes, increased competition for foreign direct investment and a dearth of affordable and adequate housing are just some of the issues directly related to Ireland’s housing crisis, according to estate agent RE/MAX’s latest housing market report.

The report, which was compiled by consulting economist Jim Power, argues that impending changes to the corporation tax code mean Ireland will have to compete more for foreign direct investment (FDI). Our national competitiveness also relies on ...