How historical taxes helped shaped the buildings around us The buildings around us can have been influenced by tax avoidance as generations of property owners adapted their homes in reaction to the system Architecture • 01 Oct
How historical taxes helped shaped the buildings around us The buildings around us can have been influenced by tax avoidance as generations of property owners adapted their homes in reaction to the system Architecture • 01 Oct
How rental yields near UCC are higher than elsewhere in Ireland Analysis of rentals and sales in UCC's student catchment area found properties achieved higher returns than elsewhere in Cork and Dublin Student Accommodation • 17 Sep
How rental yields near UCC are higher than elsewhere in Ireland Analysis of rentals and sales in UCC's student catchment area found properties achieved higher returns than elsewhere in Cork and Dublin Student Accommodation • 17 Sep
How the letter on your home's energy cert is worth real money Research shows every step up the Building Energy Rating scale can boost a home's sale price by an average of 2.7% Housing • 01 Sep
How the letter on your home's energy cert is worth real money Research shows every step up the Building Energy Rating scale can boost a home's sale price by an average of 2.7% Housing • 01 Sep
Is your bedroom the unhealthiest room in your house? The buildup of carbon dioxide in the bedroom can make it feel stuffy which has negative effects for both your sleep and cognitive functions Health • 21 Aug
Is your bedroom the unhealthiest room in your house? The buildup of carbon dioxide in the bedroom can make it feel stuffy which has negative effects for both your sleep and cognitive functions Health • 21 Aug
What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 07 Jul
What will Irish towns look like in the future? About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to come Podcast • 07 Jul
How hard is it to keep a career when you leave your home country? Careers today are not linear progressions through organisations, but dynamic, multi-layered journeys spanning countries and cultures Work and careers • 29 Jun
How hard is it to keep a career when you leave your home country? Careers today are not linear progressions through organisations, but dynamic, multi-layered journeys spanning countries and cultures Work and careers • 29 Jun
What is 'house burping' – and is it really good for your health? The German trend for airing your house has become a TikTok trend, but does it actually make a home healthier? Health • 05 Jun
What is 'house burping' – and is it really good for your health? The German trend for airing your house has become a TikTok trend, but does it actually make a home healthier? Health • 05 Jun
The knock-on effects of easing one-off rural housing rules Rural low-density development carries consequences that extend well beyond the costs associated with the site itself Housing • 21 Apr
The knock-on effects of easing one-off rural housing rules Rural low-density development carries consequences that extend well beyond the costs associated with the site itself Housing • 21 Apr
Here's what CSO data tells us about housing in Ireland A snapshot of such trends as buyers, prices, cost of building materials and energy efficiency according to CSO data Housing • 08 Apr
Here's what CSO data tells us about housing in Ireland A snapshot of such trends as buyers, prices, cost of building materials and energy efficiency according to CSO data Housing • 08 Apr
'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s' The issuing of 5,000 eviction notices in three months last year is quite revealing when viewed against Ireland's historical record. Evictions • 22 May
'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s' The issuing of 5,000 eviction notices in three months last year is quite revealing when viewed against Ireland's historical record. Evictions • 22 May
Generation Z may not need mortgages - here's why Gen Z may benefit from Europe's declining birth rate as there will be fewer young people to inherit houses and more for them to inherit Housing • 02 Jan
Generation Z may not need mortgages - here's why Gen Z may benefit from Europe's declining birth rate as there will be fewer young people to inherit houses and more for them to inherit Housing • 02 Jan
How a new approach to Irish timber could help deliver homes Why aren't we using Irish wood to build Irish homes quickly, cheaply and sustainably at a time when we are in desperate need? Housing • 13 Nov 25
How a new approach to Irish timber could help deliver homes Why aren't we using Irish wood to build Irish homes quickly, cheaply and sustainably at a time when we are in desperate need? Housing • 13 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
What would we need in an Irish city in 2050? If we want a future where care, creativity and connection define how we live, then we need to design for those values now Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov 25
What would we need in an Irish city in 2050? If we want a future where care, creativity and connection define how we live, then we need to design for those values now Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov 25
Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin One of the main characters in the new Netflix series, Edward Cecil Guinness' philanthropic work had a major impact on housing in Dublin History • 27 Sep 25
Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin One of the main characters in the new Netflix series, Edward Cecil Guinness' philanthropic work had a major impact on housing in Dublin History • 27 Sep 25
Why new apartment standards won't mean housing more people Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live Housing • 02 Oct 25
Why new apartment standards won't mean housing more people Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live Housing • 02 Oct 25
Could co-op housing help the Irish student accommodation crisis? Across Europe and North America, student housing co-operatives have emerged as a proven solution to housing needs Housing • 01 Sep 25
Could co-op housing help the Irish student accommodation crisis? Across Europe and North America, student housing co-operatives have emerged as a proven solution to housing needs Housing • 01 Sep 25
What's the price of a home in your area? Property prices are still rising, not just because of supply but because of wages, demographics and population size Property Price Index • 01 Sep 25
What's the price of a home in your area? Property prices are still rising, not just because of supply but because of wages, demographics and population size Property Price Index • 01 Sep 25
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul 25
The pros and cons of the local property tax With many house owners facing higher property tax bills, a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the tax introduced in 2013 Local Property Tax • 28 Jul 25
Why is my landlord offering a licence & not a tenancy agreement? There are important distinctions in law between those who occupy a premises under a tenancy or under a licence Renting • 11 Jun 25
Why is my landlord offering a licence & not a tenancy agreement? There are important distinctions in law between those who occupy a premises under a tenancy or under a licence Renting • 11 Jun 25
What a shortage of planners in Ireland means for where you live Planners work to manage growth and guide it towards outcomes to benefit both communities and the environment Planning • 04 Jun 25
What a shortage of planners in Ireland means for where you live Planners work to manage growth and guide it towards outcomes to benefit both communities and the environment Planning • 04 Jun 25
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May 25
Why drying clothes indoors could put your health at risk Drying wet clothing indoors in poorly ventilated spaces could increase the amount of mould growing in your home Health • 30 May 25
Are increased interest rates behind falling apartment supply? Rent Pressure Zones have been blamed for the fall in apartments here, but international evidence suggests interest rates are the real issue Housing • 26 Mar 25
Are increased interest rates behind falling apartment supply? Rent Pressure Zones have been blamed for the fall in apartments here, but international evidence suggests interest rates are the real issue Housing • 26 Mar 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
What 70 Limerick home owners found out about air quality Understanding air quality in your home can save you money, future-proof your building and improve your family's health Limerick • 14 Jan 25
What 70 Limerick home owners found out about air quality Understanding air quality in your home can save you money, future-proof your building and improve your family's health Limerick • 14 Jan 25
