Why are there 174 short term rentals as opposed to 10 long term available in Sligo town and surroundings? It could be the taxation, but “the devil is in the details”, on that one. So, what gives? Well, a one-bedroom apartment on High Street was renting long term for 900 per month (it’s probably gone …
Today’s Daft.ie was  looking particularly stark for Sligo. For Rent One apartment, High Street, 900 per month, one bedroom. For Sale Eight apartments from 99k to 200k depending on the size & number of bedrooms etc. Let’s look at the price of a one bed in Quayside, 115k. I pulled the numbers below off Bing …
Ireland’s Renters! Caught Between a Rock & a Hard Place! Read More »
I read an interesting article on Independent.ie a week or so ago. Home Truths: How the Government could double new housing output this year just by fixing its own mistakes | Independent.ie It was commenting on the lock jam in planning permission for large scale developments in Ireland. A fast-track rule was brought in by …
Need planning permission? Â Go tell it to the judge! Read More »
As I look at the new apartments being built on the hill above the Ballisodare river, I’m glad to see that they are moving ahead at a good speed and they look great. Supply to meet demand! As I look at the old apartments on the other side of the river, sitting there, rotting as …
It’s all about supply & demand here at Sligo Housing Action Group. From when we set up in 2021, we have believed that the housing shortage in Ireland, is just that, a shortage of housing, or ”what it says on the tin”. We welcome all & any efforts to change that, even if that change …
Created by Simon Matthews on behalf of SLIGO HOUSING ACTION GROUP Empty buildings & land survey 2023-2024 This is a survey of empty property and land in Sligo town. It was carried out by the Sligo Housing Action Group between November 2023 and January 2024, and shows: • 112 x empty houses• 57 x empty …
As I walked down by the Garavogue river yesterday, I wondered at all the lovely restored buildings now rented out as apartments and retail units. They looked so pristine. Not always! I remember in the 70’s and 80’s sitting in the bar of the Silver Swan (now the Glasshouse) looking at the painting behind the …
Good news this week, with the announcement of fifty-three homes to be built on the former Summerhill soccer pitch. Along with the ongoing developments in Caltragh & Ballisodare, it’s heartening to see the housing stock being increased. Of course, when talking about Ballisodare, we can’t ignore the white elephant on the river that has 70 …
(Too) Slow but Sure -New Development at Summerhill College, Sligo Read More »
As we journey on here at Sligo Housing Action Group, pushing for change in Sligo’s’ derelict & vacant housing landscape we encounter the back stories. There are people working in the background trying to make a change. One case is Ronan Gilroy and the Savoy Cinema. The Savoy is not an example of vacant housing …
Do I invite a load of guests to stay in my house if I don’t have enough rooms? No. If I have more people at the table than the amount of food available do I pick and choose who gets fed? No. I divide it out as best I can. It’s called common sense.