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Ireland – there is a massive housing/homes shortage; some say the Census stated that as many as 180,000 houses+ or potential homes are vacant. What can we learn from Japan experiencing drop in birth rates? Article in The Guardian “Akiya houses: Why Japan has 9 million empty homes?

Posted on May 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The Guardian – Back to homeThe Guardian Support the Guardian Abandoned akiya house in a small village in Miyoshi, Japan. Figures released this week shows the number of vacant houses in Japan has topped 9m. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty Images Japan … Continue reading →

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Abandoned potential homes in Ireland; Census said 166,000+. Urban abandonments and dereliction maintained a dialogue of potential homes abandoned and it is now people like Jude Sherry, Frank O’Connor, Anois who maintain the narrative. Vacant property tax has been introduced but it is a cosmetic failure. What can Ireland learn from Japan? There is no need, other than the profit motive, to hoard properties while our homeless crisis is rising and while immigrants are arriving in Ireland. McVerry Trust started the initiative rolling back in 2018 by engaging with the Government Repair and Lease; now there are better incentives for landlords to get the resources to invest in properties and re-introduces homes to the market space. Article about Japan is from Business Insider. Ireland needs to “Piggy Back” on the experience of others – it is time to back out greedy people from our system to provide accommodation for people in need.

Posted on January 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Newsletters Log in Real Estate Why Japan has more than 8 million cheap abandoned houses that people are renovating into dream homes Amanda Goh, Jordan Pandy, and Cheryl Teh Jan 24, 2024, 8:06 AM UTC NEW LOOK Sign up to … Continue reading →

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