First-time buyer stamp duty relief will not be scrapped in Budget 2027, the Irish Examiner reports. The decision means the existing relief stays in place rather than being abolished, according to the outlet.
The Irish Independent reports that the Help-to-Buy scheme is set to be increased as part of the same budget. The Journal puts the planned figure at €35,000, describing the move as a boost for first-time buyers. The Journal also notes that further details of what the budget contains are still emerging.
Separately, The Irish Times reports that the rent tax credit could rise to €1,200 per person at a higher rate. Midwest Radio, meanwhile, reports that the budget's housing measures remain uncertain.
Taken together, the early reporting points to a budget that adjusts existing housing supports rather than removing them. First-time buyers would keep stamp duty relief while gaining a larger Help-to-Buy grant, and renters could see an increased tax credit, based on the reports so far.
The figures and measures cited come from pre-budget reporting by the named outlets and have not been confirmed in the material available. What to watch next: the official Budget 2027 announcement, which will confirm whether these housing and rental measures are adopted as reported.
