22/06/2026
๐ก Irelandโs property market is shifting.
More homebuyers are choosing move-in ready homes over fixer-uppers as rising renovation costs and a shortage of skilled tradespeople make upgrading properties less appealing, according to the latest REA Average House Price Survey in todayโs Irish Independent.
๐ The latest REA figures also show house price growth is beginning to slow, with the average price of a three-bed semi-detached home rising by just 0.9% in the second quarterโthe first time quarterly growth has fallen below 1% in over two years.
โThis quarter we have mainly seen activity at the upper end of the market,โ said Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy.
โWe have not seen any extra supply from landlord sales, and this may be a result of termination dates not being reached yet.
โOverall, it has been a busy quarter with higher end properties suppling most of our sales.
While turnkey homes are selling quickly, properties in need of renovation are taking longer to attract buyers. For those willing to take on a project, renovation grants of up to โฌ70,000 are still available.
Read the full story in todayโs Irish Independent and online www.independent.ie
Thinking of selling or buying? Contact REA Seamus Carthy today.
๐ 090 663 0001
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๐ www.reacarthy.ie
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