Homeowners to meet Minister this week over defective mica blocks
Homeowners affected by defective mica blocks will sit down with the Housing Minister on Wednesday. Residents along with representatives from local authorities and the Department of Housing, make up a working group set up to examine the scandal. They’ll begin by reviewing the compensation scheme available to homeowners, with a…
Local property tax exemption doesn’t ‘scratch the surface’ for mica and pyrite homeowners
A local property tax exemption for homeowners affected by mica and pyrite “doesn’t scratch the surface” of what’s needed to resolve issues with the government’s redress scheme, according to a campaign group. Yesterday it was announced that people eligible for its defective block grant scheme will have the tax waived…