Ireland extends HBFI loans to unpermitted housing projects

The Irish government will expand Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) lending to include projects without planning permission, a policy shift aimed at accelerating housing supply. The move, brought by Tánaiste Simon Harris, signals a relaxation of lending criteria to address the housing crisis, though it may raise construction and regulatory risks.

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