Lack of available land is hindering home building, says a report from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniA lack of available land continues to hinder house building, says a new report that adds to recent calls on local councils to boost zoning for new homes. Most builders expect to increase residential construction this year, or to match 2025 levels, according to Goodbody Stockbrokers’ 2026 Irish Homebuilder Survey. However, the report warns that the industry now highlights lack of available land as the “number one factor” holding up new house construction, a turnaround from last year. A year ago, builders warned that planning was the biggest cause of delays to new housing, with available sites at number two.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2026 01:24 UTC