Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Investors should have tighter rules to allow long term sustainable tenancies

I think the government like to have a scapegoat someone to blame and are not taking responsibility for housing issues, they are flaffing about with it, I think they like the idea that Ireland is supposedly a ‘rich’ country and like the idea that housing is so expensive as this feeds into the illusion of Ireland being ‘rich’ country, but our young people are leaving in droves they can’t afford to live here or are saddled with crazy mortgages, how will they have a family when all their energies are devoted to paying their mortgage, we are sadly letting them down , it is so sad

Depends?? So far not good? If we and we are going down the rental way .. but it must be monitored & ppl need fixed rents & security

I believe everybody has the right to do whatever they want with their own money, but if it is at the cost of Irish citizens not being able to get a house in their birth area because everything is purchased then there is a problem

If they aren't on Irish soil then yes if they are citizens then I believe they should have as much right as any Irish white person to buy property

Foreign investors should only purchase property if they lived in Ireland for a long period of time or have a citizenship

If the property if for rental it should abide by a limit to how much can be charged for that type of housing.

Certain Restrictions based on what economic research based %age blend of domestic vs international development funding we should apply.

Definitely because private investors don’t care about affordable. Just scammers. There are some good private investors out there I’m sure

Add restrictions to people outside of ireland attempting to buy properties that they will lease out to make a profit. Reasoning being these houses typically have little to no upkeep and don't meet rtb housing standards/ cant get any form of regulations.

It depends on the investor. If they are investing from a country where the cost of living is lower and they will charge below the market price to Irish consumers then they should be allowed. If the foreign investor will purchase houses and charge above market price, then they should be banned

Give it a maximum but also say they have to live here for some time too

Yes, no foreign investors or companies should be allowed to purchase residential properties in Ireland or Irish land without strict oversight as to their plans for the land

Yes, but on a quota basis of nationals involved, and no to Israel or pro-Israel investment funds based in the States and UK.

Yes, to a very small percentage of market availability to be accompanied by a large taxation on the purchase price, and a complete ban on any purchases from state-owned properties.

Yes but a maximum of 1 property as to reduce the chances of rich people from buying up entire estates

It depends if they are willing to rent or sell at affordable prices

Yes, pro-Israel and Jewish-owned vulture funds, who are too politically involved in places like the US, based in the US must not be allowed to suck the blood out of the Irish to further inequality and enrich themselves

The government should monitor property purchases by owner-occupiers & investors (domestic or foreign). If proposed investor purchases exceed pre-agreed targets then government should have the right to restrict them

No, but regulations should be in place to ensure that the properties are rented out at affordable prices.

Yes, but only untill the point the housing market is stable again.

Could restricting who buys property change how communities feel or look, and would that be a good or bad thing?

If you lived in a country where locals were priced out of the market, what would you do to address the problem?

Do you believe that keeping homes affordable for locals should take precedence over encouraging foreign investments in the economy?

Have you ever felt like you couldn't compete in a market because outside forces were driving up prices, and how does that feel?

Is it fair for governments to prioritize local residents in the housing market, or should investment opportunities be open to everyone?

How differently do you think investors see a home compared to someone who actually wants to live in it?

How do you think limiting foreign buyers can impact your dream of owning a home one day?

In your view, why do some cities choose to open their housing markets to foreign buyers, while others look to restrict it?

Have you ever considered living or investing abroad, and how would you feel if you were restricted from doing so?

What kind of balance should be struck between protecting local buyers and encouraging global investors in a city's real estate market?