Information evening aimed at first-time home buyers coming soon to Kildare

An information evening aimed at first-time home buyers is coming soon to County Kildare.

The event, which outlines the 'Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme' is being organised by Kildare County Council (KCC).

Explaining the nature of the scheme, KCC said that it aims to make new homes available for purchase by eligible applicants at reduced prices.

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"In return, KCC will take a percentage equity stake in the Affordable Purchase home."

KCC also explained: "KCC's equity stake will be equal to the discount of the purchase price from the full market value of the home; for example, if an eligible applicant purchases a home at a 20 per cent discount, KCC will take a 20pc equity interest in the home."

In addition, KCC emphasised that the scheme is for first time buyers (along with some exceptions).

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ELIGIBILITY

According to KCC, applicants must satisfy the following conditions in order to be eligible for the scheme:

• Each applicant must be a first-time buyer or meet the exceptions under the Fresh Start Principle or own a dwelling which, because of its size, is not suited to the current accommodation needs of the applicant’s household
• The affordable home must be the household’s normal place of residence
• Applicants’ purchasing power must not exceed 95pc of the market value of the property
• Applicant(s) must have a right to reside in the State, and each applicant must provide evidence of this right to reside
• Each applicant must provide proof of residency such as current valid Irish, UK, EU / EEA or Swiss Passport, or a valid Irish Residence Permit
• All applicants must be a legal resident in Ireland at the time of their application

The event will take place inside Athy Library on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

It will begin at 5.30pm and conclude at 7.30pm.

Anyone seeking to book a place for this event can visit https://www.supersaas.co.uk/schedule/KCC_Booking_System/Affordable_Housing_Information.

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