Hugh Wallace says politicians need to get “creative” in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The architect is back on RTE with a new series of My Bungalow Bliss this week. The Dubliner has taken a swipe at politicians for lack of “common sense” where the property crisis is concerned.
Hugh, 65, told the Irish Sunday Mirror: “The big issue with the housing crisis is that it’s 30 years old, therefore you’re starting from minus 30. Anybody who chirps up and says we’re dealing with the housing crisis, and says it’ll be fine, is telling us porkies.
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“What we need is a national planning strategy for housing, infrastructure, schools, colleges, anything of national importance. That body should be responsible for saying this is the big plan, now here you go this is your plan as a region.
“Common sense is missing and also they are not willing to take responsibility, it’s like it’s not on my watch, thank you.
“There’s such creativity in this country in terms of what people do with their homes in this country. They’re so innovative and everything else. A little bit of that rubbed into the politicians wouldn’t go amiss.”
The Home of the Year judge also advised caution for home buyers right now. He added: “Trying to get value for money is difficult.
“Particularly in some areas of Dublin where prices are inflated. You know the areas of the Tenters you’re talking €600K. But there’s value in some areas.”
Meanwhile, Wallace also said that bungalows have a special place in the hearts of our nation. He added: “The great thing about bungalows is everyone has a history with them.”
- My Bungalow Bliss airs on Wednesday at 9.35pm on RTE One
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