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The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has been incredibly popular to date in Wicklow with 124 applications received under the scheme so far and 78[1] approved.
This reinforces the Government’s commitment to bring homes back into use, a key objective of Housing for All, while also providing another
Minister Dillon added, “Our local authorities are working side by side with Government in getting to grips with our housing challenges.
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A fixer-upper…
atest press release from the Housing Press Office, issued on
Wednesday, July 24th 2024…
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, the Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Alan Dillon TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD have announced that the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan is now open for applications in county Wicklow.
The Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan was approved by Government at the beginning of June. The loan, which is an expansion of the Local Authority Home Loan, will support both the purchase and renovation of homes which are eligible under the existing Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has been incredibly popular to date in Wicklow with 124 applications received under the scheme so far and 78[1] approved.
Now, with the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan, a first time buyer who wishes to turn a vacant or derelict property into a new home can receive a loan to fund both purchase and renovation works.
This reinforces the Government’s commitment to bring homes back into use, a key objective of Housing for All, while also providing another
funding pathway for individuals to realise their goal of homeownership.
Commenting Minister O’Brien said, “Under Housing for All we have placed a special emphasis on tackling vacancy and dereliction all across our country. This new purchase and renovation loan is simply another tool in our armoury and offers another option for home buyers.
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