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.
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Response rates from 140 St. Patrick's voters.
91% Yes |
9% No |
91% Yes |
9% No |
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Unique answers from St. Patrick's voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, they should be working on making house prices cheaper so subsidies are not required as subsidies just drive the price of housing up
@9NPYCYC6mos6MO
Yes, but measures need to be in place to prevent these subsidies from simply being absorbed by property developers - through increased prices
@9ZK4LXC7 days7D
No, but the government should pursue policies which will cause deflation of prices in the housing market
@9N8NN886mos6MO
No- we should be in a situation where they don't need to. Building needs to be faster, and more to drive down demand, and prices.
@9N6VX476mos6MO
Means tested, and not unless house prices fall to reasonable levels.
@9N66YJ86mos6MO
Homebuyers should not have to compete with funds. This drives up house prices.
@9MWSLJJ6mos6MO
No, it makes all houses more expensive, and encourages first time buyers to spend more than they can afford.
@9MMRWJV6mos6MO
While it may be necessary now this only fuels the crisis continuing to raise prices and other policies should be pursued to lower prices.
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