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Rent-to-own explained, Irish housing trends, and practical tips on getting mortgage-ready.
5th September 2026 · 9 min read
Ten things I've learned reading planning observations
After reading every planning observation lodged on Homely’s partner developments, here are ten patterns that show up again and again — and what they really reveal about how Ireland feels about new homes.
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28th May 2026 · 5 min read
Rents increase 4.4% in a single quarter, widening the gap between renting and owning
Rents jumped 4.4% in a single quarter, making it even harder for renters to save while prices climb.
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18th February 2026 · 9 min read
Looking at Rent-to-Own in 2026
Where rent-to-own is heading in Ireland in 2026, and why it matters for a generation priced out of buying.
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12th September 2025 · 6 min read
More land zoned for housing: what it means for future homeowners
What newly zoned land for housing could mean for supply, prices and future buyers.
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15th September 2025 · 9 min read
Cut the VAT, today.
Why cutting VAT on new homes could make ownership more achievable for first-time buyers.
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5th July 2024 · 5 min read
Why you can't get a mortgage in Ireland
The real reasons mortgage approval is so hard in Ireland, and how rent-to-own can help.
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25th May 2025 · 7 min read
Rent caps: should they stay or should they go?
A look at Ireland's rent caps and what they mean for renters, owners and the wider market.
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30th March 2026 · 7 min read
Rent-to-own around the world
How rent-to-own models work in other countries, and what Ireland can learn from them.
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14th October 2024 · 3 min read
A Homely couple's journey to home ownership
How one couple moved in as renters and are on their way to owning their home with Homely.
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5th September 2024 · 2 min read
Homely awarded the Guaranteed Irish symbol
Homely is proud to be recognised as a Guaranteed Irish member.
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3rd August 2022 · 3 min read
How rent-to-own works
A simple walkthrough of how Homely takes you from renting today to owning your home.
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12th December 2024 · 4 min read
Dear Santa…
A festive wishlist for Irish housing, and a hopeful note for would-be homeowners.
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