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'Housing affordability' has become the dominant topic of Irish political discourse over the last number of years. Regularly featuring in opinion polls as the most important issue facing people, our political leaders have struggled to outline a clear path to solving this housing crisis. With residential property prices having more than doubled over the last decade, we asked some of our local Galway property experts what advice they would have for the government in handling this issue.

The rental market demand in Galway is growing considerably as families, students and couples are looking to move into the city. Galway is a cultural hotspot and with two universities, it has become challenging to find both affordable and available properties to rent.

Ireland’s housing shortage is well documented, and it is universally accepted that we need to dramatically increase our housing output, and quickly. Patrick Cormican of Sherry FitzGerald looks at the likely impacts of the Residential Zoned Land Tax, which is among the new measures which aim to do this.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the planned delivery of 345 new homes at Crown Square in Galway.

The launch of Garraí na Gaoithe, Claregalway, provided welcome relief to new home buyers when it launched in late 2024. This is an exceptional new homes scheme by DAMREE Developments, featuring 72 new, privately owned homes. These stylish and contemporary two, three and four bedroom, A rated houses, located in Claregalway village, bring a much needed influx of new homes to Galway with the first occupants expected to receive their keys in early 2025.

Galway city’s residential property market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape. The Galway property market continues to demonstrate resilience, even amid broader economic pressures. Demand for homes in the city remains robust, driven by Galway’s unique combination of strong employment opportunities, cultural vibrancy, and high quality of life. However, the supply of housing stock continues to lag behind demand, creating an environment where prices are firm and competition remains high. As we approach the end of 2024, leading estate agent DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard has offered reflections on the key trends and challenges that have shaped the market this year, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for both buyers and sellers in 2025.

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has urged developers across the city and county to play their part in increasing the number of affordable houses in Galway – and reap the benefits.

Senior officials from Galway City Council and Galway County Council have met with property developers, planners and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for delivering new affordable housing projects across Galway.

Local charities Galway Simon Community, COPE Galway, Threshold and No. 4 Youth Service have united this week in a call on Government and Galway City Council to urgently increase Galway City’s social housing supply.

Westmeath County Council is calling on applicants for the last number of homes remaining at Gort an Locha Moate under the Affordable Purchase Scheme.