No hike of ‘Help to Buy’ tax refunds in Budget, Harris insists
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Taoiseach Simon Harris has insisted that there will be no increase to the 'Help to Buy' tax refunds in the upcoming budget, despite internal government discussions. The decision comes as Housing Minister James Browne has reportedly been pushing to raise the maximum refund amount to €50,000.
Finance Minister supporting the decision warned that increasing the scheme's limit could inadvertently drive up property prices. The debate surrounds the budgetary measures for housing support and the economic risks associated with expanding the financial incentives for prospective home buyers.
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TheJournal.ieHighlights internal government friction and Housing Minister's push for the increase.
Independent.ieFocuses on the Finance Minister's economic justification regarding potential price inflation.
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