What is happening with the Housing Crisis?

05/13/21 • 44 min

Over the last two weeks the Housing Crisis has dominated Irish politics. The news of Real Estate Investment Funds, also known as REITS, buying large amounts of housing estates, blocking out first time buyers.

But what exactly are REITS and how are they impacting the property market? What can be expected from the Government’s Affordable Housing Bill? And what solutions are needed to end this crisis?

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But what exactly are REITS and how are they impacting the property market? What can be expected from the Government’s Affordable Housing Bill? And what solutions are needed to end this crisis?

Listen to this week’s episode of The Polling Station to find.

Keep up to date on Twitter and Instagram @thepollingpod.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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