Monthly Archives: August 2016

Anyone who has ever rented has horror stories. Whether those involve dodgy landlords, difficult housemates or almost-uninhabitable dives, the experiences renters gain are character-building, if nothing else. But while those who moved on to buy their own homes often look … Continue reading →

Ireland’s housing market collapsed less than a decade ago, but has lately been experiencing a blistering recovery in prices. They have risen in Dublin by 50% from the trough of 2010. Is Ireland setting itself up for another devastating crash? … Continue reading →

It comes as evidence has emerged that the mortgage market is bouncing back with a jump in the number of home loans drawn down. But property prices remain muted in many rural parts of the country. Properties in Longford are … Continue reading →

An analysis of the Property Price Register (PPR) shows the number of houses and apartments changing hands fell in 17 of the 26 counties, even in areas of high demand including Dublin and the commuter belt, Cork and Galway. Some … Continue reading →

The latest quarterly report, published by MCSI, shows that notwithstanding the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s Brexit referendum, property delivered a 3.1pc total return, representing a slight increase on the 2.9pc return recorded for the three-month period to the end of … Continue reading →