Cost Rental in Ireland: The Provider and Resident Perspective

This episode of Housing Insights explores the growing role of cost rental housing in Ireland. Roslyn Molloy is joined by Fiona Duncan, Housing Policy Manager with Clúid Housing, and Deirdre Carey, a cost rental resident in Cork, to look at cost rental from both the provider and resident perspectives. Key Discussion Points What cost rental is, who it is intended for and how rents are determined. Clúid Housing’s experience of delivering and managing cost rental homes. Challenges including construction costs, access to affordable land and funding. The application and allocation process for cost rental homes. Deirdre’s experience moving from private rental into cost rental. The benefits of affordability, security of tenure, location and mixed-tenure communities. The future of cost rental and its potential role within Ireland’s housing system. Resources and Links New Starter Homes – information on available cost rental homes: newstarterhomes.ie The Housing Agency – further information on cost rental: housingagency.ie