These subsidies are financial aids from the government to help individuals purchase their first home, making homeownership more accessible. Proponents argue that it helps people afford their first home and promotes homeownership. Opponents argue that it distorts the housing market and could lead to higher prices.
Response rates from 2.9k Ireland voters.
90% Yes |
10% No |
90% Yes |
10% No |
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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Even if buying a second hand house. New or used houses, first time buyers are always having first time house.
@9NPYCYC4mos4MO
Yes, but measures need to be in place to prevent these subsidies from simply being absorbed by property developers - through increased prices
@9NPM2444mos4MO
Yes, couples where only one person is a first time buyer should also be able to avail of government provided subsidies
@9NLLGK44mos4MO
Yes, after an extensive wealth check on their parents. only lower middle class and below should avail of this service, or those medically unable to work full time.
@9NL8CL34mos4MO
No, they should be working on making house prices cheaper so subsidies are not required as subsidies just drive the price of housing up
@9NK3PML4mos4MO
They should address root causes, lack of supply and no dereliction fees
@9NHZ76M4mos4MO
Yes, but manage it effectively so that there is no incentive for house prices to increase as a result.
@9NGBPW24mos4MO
The cost of housing needs to be brought down (increased building, encourage production of materials in country where possible), not have the price kept inflated through taxpayer funds that go directly to the developer
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