Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY PROPERTY PRICES CONTINUE TO FALL
Date Published: 02-Jan-2013
Average house prices in the city dropped 10 percent at the end of 2012 compared to a fall of 23 percent at the end of 2011.
That’s the findings of property website Daft.ie
The average house price is now 163 thousand euro, which is 57 percent below peak levels.
In the county, prices in late 2012 were 19 percent lower than a year previously, compared to a fall of 14 percent in the year to late 2011.
The average house price is now 138 thousand euro, 57 percent below beak levels.
On the national front- there’s been an increase in the number of houses sold.
Figures from the Property Price Register show just under 21,000 residential properties sold last year – that’s over 15 per cent more than in 2011.
Meanwhile- two reports from the websites My Home.ie and Daft.ie show that house prices around the country are also down.
MyHome.ie says the average price of a house is now 201 thousand euro – whereas Daft.ie puts the national average at 151 thousand.
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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