Tuath partners with Clúid & Respond to launch Cost Rental report

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13th September, 2024

On Thursday, the first major piece of research in to Cost Rental housing in Ireland –‘The Impact of Cost Rental Housing: Security, Affordability and Place,’ was launched at Buswell’s Hotel in Dublin.

Tuath partnered with Approved Housing Bodies Clúid and Respond alongside researchers Dr. Michael Byrne (UCD) and Dr. Cian O’Callaghan (Trinity College Dublin) on this project which was funded by the Housing Agency. The report highlights the vital role of this new housing tenure in providing secure, affordable and high-quality homes.

OSM PHOTO – 12/09/2024 – REPRO FREE -Picture: Arthur Carron
Pictured are: David Silke, Housing Agency, Dr Cian O’Callaghan (Trinity College Dublin), Reyhana Cushran, Respond, Dr Michael Byrne (UCD) , Louise Thompson, Tuath and Cluid Tennant Mary Osakwe.

Key Findings

84% of respondents described their Cost Rental tenancy as very secure.
Only 24% worry about eviction, sometimes or frequently.
Over 70% report having a positive relationship with their AHB landlord.
81% felt confident contacting their landlord regarding repairs – underscoring their sense of security.
Many of the residents noted that the quality and size of their cost rental home was far superior to their previous accommodation in the private rental sector.