Carlow Council seeking applicants for Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme

Carlow County Council together with Nesselside Builders and selling agents Sherry FitzGerald McDermott Auctioneers are seeking applicants for phase 2 of an Affordable Housing Scheme at Cois Dara, Tullow Road, County Carlow.

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Local authorities together with a developer may provide houses below market price for first-time buyers whose mortgage and deposit will not cover the price of the home and who are seeking to purchase a newly-built home. Through the scheme, the local authority will take a percentage equity stake (share of the ownership) in the home equal to the difference between the open market value of the property and the reduced price paid by the purchaser.

Cois Dara is located on the southern edge of Carlow town with immediate access to the N80 (Wexford/Rosslare Road), the M9 motorway and all town amenities. A total of 13 affordable homes consisting of 2-bedroom 2 storey terraced residence and 3 bedroom 2 storey end of terrace, and 3 bed 2 storey semi detached dwellings in the residential development of Cois Dara,Phase 2 Carlow under affordable dwelling purchase arrangements in accordance with the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated Affordable Housing Regulations.

More information on the scheme and how to apply can be found on the Carlow County Council's website or by following the link HERE.