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A new report has called for the establishment of a new National Housing Authority to implement, direct and co-ordinate housing policy and strategy.
The latest Tender Price Index published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), shows that construction tender prices increased by 2.6% in the first half of 2015.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), has called on the Government to support the delivery of more housing units, more commercial office space and to introduce an apprenticeship scheme to address the skills shortage and create more jobs.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has said many of the disputes which arise between tenants and landlords are often due to the fact that the parties involved are not fully aware of their rights and responsibilities.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) said that the recent decision by Government to ease building control regulations on one off houses was a missed opportunity to ensure high building standards across the country and to ensure consistency across the sector.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, has described the publication of the National Housing Statement by the Housing Agency as an important indicator of housing supply and demand.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland/ MSCI Irish Commercial Property Market Briefing - Offices Continue to Lead the Way in growth of Irish Property. Total returns from investment property hit 6.3% in the quarter to June 2015, rising above the 4.3% returned in the first quarter of 2015 due to strong investor demand both internationally and domestically.
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has welcomed new proposals from Dublin City Council which would permit the construction of smaller apartments. The SCSI said that increased flexibility around the standards would improve viability and help alleviate the shortage of housing and rented accommodation in the city.
The latest Guide to House Rebuilding Costs published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) shows that national average rebuild costs have increased by an average of 4% in 2015.
Over 30 professional bodies from around the world met last week at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. to launch a major initiative which seeks to create international standards in construction measurement.
The SCSI/Teagasc report on the 2014 land market shows a complex picture in terms of agricultural land prices movements in Ireland.
The new President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, has said the Society’s main focus must be on helping to resolve the housing supply issues which exist in several urban areas.
