The Chair of Clare County Council’s Housing Committee says the government has ‘scored an own goal’ by introducing a concrete block levy.
The 10% levy, which will be used to provide redress to homeowners impacted by Mica, Pyrite and Celtic Tiger defects, has been met with criticism – including from Clare’s Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal Crowe.
The levy comes into effect from April and is estimated to increase house prices by between €1,600 and €4,000.
Meanwhile, the housing market is starting to settle down with more price increases moderating.
That’s according to a new report today from MyHome.ie which saw a fall in asking prices of 1.3% in the third quarter of the year.
The report suggests an average three bed semi detached house in Clare now costs €230,000.
Shannon Independent Councillor Gerry Flynn believes the coalition has lost all focus on the housing crisis.
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