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.
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.
The full press release is available here. To read the full report, click on the image below.