HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail and Merchanting – May Update
May 4, 2024
Hardware Association Ireland responds to Government’s new supports for SMEs
May 16, 2024New research by Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) shows that using long term vacant & derelict homes is becoming the most common way to increase the supply of homes in 11 counties across Ireland.
There are now 7,000+ applications for grants for rejuvenating Empty Homes, 4,500 of which have been approved.
This is a very important market for our members and HAI will continue to push for better incentives to ensure that it reaches its potential.
If all applications are processed in 2024, and the work is completed,
In 2024
- Rejuvenated Empty Homes will be the predominant form of new home in 11 counties in 2024.
And
- Rejuvenated Empty Homes will be the predominant source of new home income to merchants in 7 counties in 2024.
For access to the full report please email martin@hardwareassociation.ie.
Hardware Association Ireland on the Radio!
HAI CEO Martin Markey made a number of radio appearances nationwide in recent weeks to discuss our Empty Homes research. Listen back here:
24th May: Shannonside FM
15th May: Radio Kerry
5th June: Midwest Radio
13th June: Phoenix FM
20th June: Limerick’s Live 95fm
