There is no ‘specific building target’ nationally in terms of social housing delivery this year: that was the sentiment shared by Waterford City & County Council Chief Executive Michael Walsh last week. Speaking on RTE Radio One’s ‘Morning Ireland’, Mr Walsh, who chairs the Housing...
Property
Minister outlines mortgage plan but more supply needed
Minister outlines mortgage plan but more supply needed
We listened with interest to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy’s offer for a new initiative on housing. The 1000 mortgages offer at long term fixed rates of over 2 per cent for year one is very attractive and should suit many in the provinces, where incomes are not too high and property prices reasonable. For persons to...
IDA commits to developing "derelict" sites in Waterford
IDA commits to developing "derelict" sites in Waterford
Kieran Foley reports NEW owners are being sought for a number of vacant properties on the Waterford IDA Industrial Estate, but concerns remain in relation to the current condition of these sites. Numerous properties within the Estate, some of which are in the ownership of the IDA and some of which are privately...
“Irish businesses already feeling impact of Brexit”
“Irish businesses already feeling impact of Brexit”
Irish businesses are feeling more exposed to the impact of Brexit than businesses in the rest of Europe, claimed Waterford Chamber Chief Executive Nick Donnelly. Speaking following the publication of a new survey on European businesses, Mr. Donnelly said according to Irish firms, Brexit will be the second most...
Viking Triangle lands top international award
Viking Triangle lands top international award
The Viking Triangle development in Waterford was led by Colliers International Destination Consulting service, which spearheaded the project’s planning during the 2010/11 period. Colliers undertook market research, concept development, market positioning, place branding, business planning, delivery and...
New retailers in New Year for city
New retailers in New Year for city
Business appears to be on the up in Waterford City with at least two new retailers set to open their doors in the New Year. Regatta sports clothing are due to open their new shop at the old Elverys premises on Michael Street early in the new year whilst another well-known retailer, yet to be revealed has just...
Formal Opening of Respond! John's College redevelopment
Formal Opening of Respond! John's College redevelopment
On Friday last, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English TD performed the official opening of the John’s College campus in Waterford with a large crowd of distinguished guests in attendance. The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan and Dean Maria Jansson carried out a...
Renting versus home ownership
Renting versus home ownership
The last time I lived in rental accommodation was in 1986, just before my husband and I bought our first home in Dublin. The only time before that date that I lived in an family-owned home was 1968, and then, for just the previous six years. Home ownership was not for us, but my family’s story would not be untypical...
'What to do about Waterford eyesores?' asks Cha O'Neill
'What to do about Waterford eyesores?' asks Cha O'Neill
Michelle Clancy reports Independent Councillor Cha O’Neill has raised concerns about a number of urban and rural ‘eyesores’ in Waterford. At last Monday’s meeting of the Metropolitan District, Cllr O’Neill (Ind) asked was there anything the Council could do to “move things along” so that new businesses...
Over 350 Planning Applications in first half of 2015
Over 350 Planning Applications in first half of 2015
Waterford City & County Council received a total of 357 planning applications between January 1st and June 24th, a total of nine more than what it received in the corresponding period in 2014. And, as detailed in its recently published Management Report, the Council received 38 such applications between June 1st...