For those saving to put a deposit down on their first home, the goalposts keep moving, with property prices in the State rising year on year. With that in mind, The Irish Times has asked property experts where the market stands and whether house prices are close to reaching their peak. However, the dearth of supply is not the fault of under-building, McCartney says. “The excess demand comes from the weight of money chasing property,” he says. Mortgage adviser Michael DowlingMortgage adviser Michael Dowling also concurs that prices will continue to rise next year, at a rate of 3 per cent, he estimates.

Source: The Irish Times December 11, 2025 20:03 UTC