Buyers can get assistance under various support mechanisms – like Help to Buy and First Home Scheme (as covered elsewhere within this special report). Home hunters might still want to balance the attraction of all-new versus perhaps the appeal of moving to an older property in long-settled and well-serviced communities, often within a walk of city attractions. They’ll be weighing factors like convenience and costs – especially if older properties need work, extension or upgrades, especially in a time of sky-rocketed costs – to get your own builders and ‘tradies’ in. A and B-rated homes typically sell for 28% more than lower ones, according to research by property valuations company Geowox. “Many are opting for two- and three-bedroom homes, looking for something modern, energy efficient and manageable that allows flexibility as they travel more or simplify their lifestyle.”Adrianna Hegarty, owner/director of Hegarty Properties.

Source: Irish Examiner March 29, 2026 10:00 UTC