Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY RENT PRICES INCREASE BY OVER 2 PERCENT
Date Published: 11-Feb-2013
The average cost of rent is Galway city has increased by 2.3 percent, while the county has recorded a slight rise of 0.4 percent.
That’s according to the latest rental report from property website Daft dot ie which shows that the city rise is largely in line with the national picture of 2.2 percent.
The 2.2% annual increase in rents is the highest since mid-2007.
In Galway city, the average rent price in the last quarter of 2012 was 780 euro, while in the county, a cost of 552 euro was recorded.
Ronan Lyons is an Economist with Daft and says the rise in rents in Galway city is largely due to the growth in rental demand in such large urban centres
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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