In the second-hand market, properties in turnkey condition will continue to attract a premium price. An increase in supply of ex-rental properties is expected as more small landlords indicate they intend to exit the market. While period homes remain popular, the practicality of modern or upgraded properties increasingly shaped buyer decisions. However, as landlords continue to exit the market in significant numbers, this will help supply, particularly at the lower end of the market. In the second-hand sales market, I expect price growth to remain moderate, in the region of 3-5 per cent nationally.

Source: The Irish Times December 03, 2025 13:31 UTC