Starter Home Purchase Schemes

Up to date Starter Home Purchase Schemes across Meath

Starter Home Purchase Scheme Application Portal 
 

Access to the Starter Home Purchase Scheme application portal is via the below link

https://meath.rentalize.app/applicant/login 

Each Starter Home Purchase Scheme will go live for applications at the advertised time and date. Information on the opening date and times can be found below in the individual Starter Home Purchase Schemes

Current Schemes

Now Open for Applications
Gilson Avenue, Oldcastle, Co. Meath 
 

Meath County Council in conjunction with Empara Construction Limited are making 3 no. End Terrace Houses available for purchase by eligible applicants at Gilson Avenue, Cogan Street, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. 

The online application portal is now open from 12 noon Thursday 25th June 2026
The portal will remain open until all units are allocated. 

You will need a valid phone number and email address to apply. 
Applicants who have already logged into the portal for previous schemes should use their existing username and password to apply. 

The price you pay for your home will be determined by your income and mortgage capacity. The table below sets out indicative income limits .All potential purchasers are required to provide their own 10% deposit. 

3 Bedroom End Terrace
Min. Purchase Price - €275,000
Max Purchase Price - €332,500
Min. Equity Share 5% 
Max. Equity Share 21.43%
Max. Household Income Limit - €74,813
Market Price - €350,000 
Gilson Avenue


Oldcastle is situated just 15 
minutes’ drive from the N3 route and about 85 km northwest of Dublin City. Within 10 minutes’ drive is the town of Virginia, offering an abundance of additional amenities. 

NOW OPEN! Brackinrainey Woods, Longwood, Co. Meath 

Meath County Council & Dewbrook Limited are making 4 Homes available for purchase by eligible applicants at Brackinrainey Woods, Longwood, Co Meath 
4no. 3 Bedroom Semi Detached houses. 

The online application portal is now open from 12 noon Thursday 2nd July 2026

https://meath.rentalize.app/applicant/login
The portal will remain open until all units are allocated. 

You will need a valid phone number and email address to apply. 
Applicants who have already logged into the portal for previous schemes should use their existing username and password to apply. 

The price you pay for your home will be determined by your income and mortgage capacity. The table below sets out indicative income limits .All potential purchasers are required to provide their own 10% deposit. 

3 Bedroom Semi Detached
Min. Purchase Price - €350,000
Max Purchase Price - €394,250
Min. Equity Share 5% 
Max. Equity Share 15.66%
Max. Household Income Limit - €88,706
Market Price - €415,000
Brackinrainey

Brackinrainey is situated within the thriving village of Longwood, an extension to an already established development. Longwood has been expanding steadily due to its excellent local amenities and strong appeal to commuters.

The village features both a primary and secondary school, making it ideal for families, along with local shops, welcoming pubs, and the Longwood GAA Club, which forms the heart of the community.

Longwood is located in south-west County Meath, positioned on the R160 regional road beside the scenic Royal Canal. The village lies approximately 15 km south of Trim, 10 km west of Enfield, and 50 km by road north-west of Dublin City Centre, offering the perfect balance between rural charm and convenient access to larger towns and the capital. 
Link to Brochure 

Development Website Link 

NOW OPEN! The Hollies, Ballivor, Co. Meath

Meath County Council in conjunction with Ballivor Devco I Ltd are making 2 no. Homes, 
2 no. Semi Detached Houses available for purchase by eligible applicants at The Hollies, Ballivor, Co. Meath. 

The online portal link is now open from 12 noon Thursday 9th July 2026

https://meath.rentalize.app/applicant/login
The portal will remain open until all units are allocated.  

The price you pay for your home will be determined by your income and mortgage capacity. The table below sets out indicative income limits.

3 Bedroom Semi Detached House 
Min. Purchase Price - €324,950*
Max. Purchase Price - €379,953
Current Market Price - €399,950
Min. Equity Share 5%  
Max Equity Share 18.75%
Max. Household Income Limit - €85,489


You will need a valid phone number and email address to apply. 
Applicants who have already logged into the portal for previous schemes should use their existing username and password to apply. 

*This is the purchase price paid by applicant when the Local Authorities equity share has been deducted from the full market price. Equity shares are calculated on an individual basis and are linked to applicants’ income, savings (if any) and mortgage capacity.

The Hollies

Nestled between the established neighbourhoods of Hazelwood and Amberwood, The Hollies
sits just minutes from Ballivor’s Main Street. A charming village convenient to the award winning
heritage town of Trim.
Properties are A2 BER and are NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standard compliant.
High efficiency air to water heat pump to provide for heating & hot water needs.Superb stylish fitted kitchen with Quartz worktop surface.Fitted with high quality sanitaryware.Fitted with high performance double-glazed windows.

Now Open for Applications

Bennetstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath 

Meath County Council in conjunction with Glenveagh Homes Limited are making 48 no. 2 Bedroom Terrace Houses and 12 no. 3 Bedroom End Terrace Houses available to purchase, for eligible applicants, through the Starter Home Purchase Scheme at Bennetstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. 


The online application portal is now open from 12 noon Thursday 7th May 2026
https://meath.rentalize.app/applicant/login  
The portal will remain open until all units are allocated. 
*3 bedroom properties are currently oversubscribed 

You will need a valid phone number and email address to apply. 
Applicants who have already logged into the portal for previous schemes should use their existing username and password to apply. 

The price you pay for your home will be determined by your income and mortgage capacity. The table below sets out indicative income limits. All potential purchasers are required to provide their own 10% deposit. 

2 Bedroom Mid Terrace House    - Walkthrough Video                                            
Min. Purchase Price - €340,000                                 
Max Purchase Price - €418,000                                
Market Value Price - €440,000                                        
Min. Equity Share 5%                                                 
Max. available Equity Share 22.73%                        
Max. Household Income Limit - €94,050                
3 Bedroom End Terrace House *3bed properties are currently oversubscribed 
Min. Purchase Price - €375,000
Max Purchase Price - €451,250
Market Value Price - €475,000
Min. Equity Share 5%
Max. available Equity Share 21.05%
Max. Household Income Limit - €101,531   

https://glenveagh.ie/developments/affordable-bennetstown

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Link to Promotional Video 
Bennetstown is just moments from Dunboyne Village, which offers a wide range of local shops, cafes and leisure options. 
Bennetstown connects you to it all, conveniently located just an easy drive from Dublin city centre, Navan, and Maynooth, with the M3/M50 motorways just minutes away. For those who prefer public transport, regular buses serve Dublin City Centre and beyond, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free daily commute. 
All homes are A-rated and incorporate sustainable and renewable technology resulting in lower energy costs. 

 

 

 

CLOSED! The Furrows Ratoath

Meath County Council & Glenveagh Homes Ltd are making 14 Homes available for purchase by eligible applicants at The Furrows, Ratoath, Co. Meath 7no. 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace houses and 7no. 3 Bedroom End Terrace houses. 
Please note these properties may be subject to annual management fees. 

The online application portal is closed.

The price you pay for your home will be determined by your income and mortgage capacity. The table below sets out indicative income limits.

2 Bedroom Terrace House - 
Min. Purchase Price - €359,750
Max Purchase Price - €408,500
Min. Equity Share 5% 
Max. Equity Share 16.34%
Max. Household Income Limit - €91,913
Market Price - €430,000
3 Bedroom End Terrace House - 
Min. Purchase Price - €414,500
Max Purchase Price - €470,250
Min. Equity Share 5% 
Max. Equity Share 16.26%
Max. Household Income Limit - €105,806
Market Price - €495,000
The Furrows

 

Link to The Hazel, The Furrows here

Link to The Poplar, The Furrows here

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