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- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: The 5% inflation on the contract rate was quite high. We are trying to understand what is going on, yet we do not know how much the wage element of it is. Frankly, I am a little surprised that we do not know that because we would have thought that was significant.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: If you can forward that to us we would appreciate it.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Thank you. I am sorry for interrupting, but the other questions were for your colleague.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Does anyone else wish to speak? Everyone is happy. In the witnesses' proposals to improve supply and sustainability, they mention a review of Central Bank macro-prudential levels. Normally, when somebody asks for a review, he or she has something specific in mind and his or her own thoughts. The witnesses might elaborate what they are thinking of there.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I understand the point being made that if the rate comes down and the quantity goes up, then the total yield might go up.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Is everybody happy? Before we conclude, the witnesses mentioned the report next week. I would be very much obliged if they could forward it to the committee. The cost of housing and the component elements have been significant issues at previous meetings. One of our concerns is not just the cost now. The witnesses indicated that tenders and contract prices are going up yet previous...
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I appreciate that, particularly in respect of Mr. Mahon's indication that the information he is sending us is from the 2016 project so it is up to date. We appreciate that. I thank Mr. Mahon, Ms Byron and Mr. Cleary for their attendance and their submission, which provoked a number of questions that were answered.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I remind those present who have mobile phones to switch them off or to flight mode. It is not only an inconvenience at the meeting but it also affects the recording and broadcasting of the proceedings. I also wish to draw the attention of the witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their...
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I thank the witnesses for their opening statement. Before opening up to questions from the floor, will Mr. Davitt expand on the point regarding the loan-to-income ratio for first-time buyers? He advocated increasing it from 3.5 to 4, or 4.5. What underpins that? The concern is that it might just inflate prices, meaning affordability for the first-time buyer might not improve.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: There was a slight smile when you said that. Representatives of the Construction Industry Federation and the chartered surveyors were before the committee this morning and we were probing this issue of the actual cost. The committee is expecting further documentation from the surveyors on the cost. Up to now, most of the suggestions were around how we can actively reduce construction costs...
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I will take the questions of a few more members. I call Deputy Funchion.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: There were two documents. It is on the system.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: One was the opening statement and there is also a secondary document, which covers-----
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I will allow one more questioner and the witnesses might address the three together. I call Deputy Coppinger.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Do any other members wish to contribute at this stage? Deputy Catherine Byrne.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Just before the witnesses answer, Deputy Funchion referred to the rental sector and the landlords and Deputy Cowen reiterated the point in that regard. I will be specific. There are areas outside the IPAV's control and there are areas very directly within its control. I have a fair degree of experience in the Dublin context. There are quite a number of landlords who have one rental...
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: They make it often on the advice of the-----
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: I agree.
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: Is the Deputy's comment on exactly the same point?
- Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (3 May 2016)
John Curran: We will take one more contribution at this stage from Deputy Butler.