I remember people moving to Dublin from London complaining the big problem of Ireland compared to the UK was that while the prices were similar it was the lack of availability in Dublin. They could spend a day looking for a place in London and be able to get one but in Dublin they show up looking to rent and they were one of dozens looking for a place. They were so relived when they finally got a place after weeks of looking. That was 10-11 years ago. It was similar stories trying to buy places around that time.
We have needed increase the supply of housing for a long time but the central government and local authorities don’t want to annoy the voters in the area. So they to find the least offensive solution possible. Unpopular and tough decisions will be needed to fix the housing crisis in Ireland.
I’d float up at 6 in the morning and skip the queue. The fuck is anyone going to do? Save 100k by being a cunt? No brainer. “Sure I was here since Tuesday”. My da used to call these people, “I want, I wants”. This was in 92/93. Despite the current housing desperation, these people were always there.
Estate agents are pricks who could easily solve this with a first come, first serve ticketing system or similar – but the queues let them drum up publicity, get interest for other stuff they’re hawking, and generally lets them put in minimum effort for their commission.
Several big developments starting around the city recently, so in two or so years things may start to ease off. But there’s so much pent up demand they’ll not be catching up for some years.
Ban air bnb, 28000 properties available to rent would be a big difference.
Do they absolutely need to park on the footpath so their potential new neighbours can’t e.g. wheel the baby out in the buggy. Maybe generally being pricks in life is why they can’t find a home.
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Haven’t I seen this film before?
500 k at 3 % that’s a saucy mortgage
I remember people moving to Dublin from London complaining the big problem of Ireland compared to the UK was that while the prices were similar it was the lack of availability in Dublin. They could spend a day looking for a place in London and be able to get one but in Dublin they show up looking to rent and they were one of dozens looking for a place. They were so relived when they finally got a place after weeks of looking. That was 10-11 years ago. It was similar stories trying to buy places around that time.
We have needed increase the supply of housing for a long time but the central government and local authorities don’t want to annoy the voters in the area. So they to find the least offensive solution possible. Unpopular and tough decisions will be needed to fix the housing crisis in Ireland.
I’d float up at 6 in the morning and skip the queue. The fuck is anyone going to do? Save 100k by being a cunt? No brainer. “Sure I was here since Tuesday”. My da used to call these people, “I want, I wants”. This was in 92/93. Despite the current housing desperation, these people were always there.
Estate agents are pricks who could easily solve this with a first come, first serve ticketing system or similar – but the queues let them drum up publicity, get interest for other stuff they’re hawking, and generally lets them put in minimum effort for their commission.
Several big developments starting around the city recently, so in two or so years things may start to ease off. But there’s so much pent up demand they’ll not be catching up for some years.
Ban air bnb, 28000 properties available to rent would be a big difference.
Do they absolutely need to park on the footpath so their potential new neighbours can’t e.g. wheel the baby out in the buggy. Maybe generally being pricks in life is why they can’t find a home.