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Today's report reveals a particular shortage of second-hand homes in regional and rural Ireland.

Housing stock levels fall to record low

New data reveals that housing stock levels across the country have dropped to a record low.

33,700 housing transactions were completed in the first nine months of 2024, down 6% compared to the same time last year, today's figures from Sherry FitzGerald show

7.2% rise in second-hand home values this year

Estate agents Sherry FitzGerald said it saw a 7.2% increase in the average value of second-hand homes around the country this year, up from 3.8% in 2023.

Business • 30 Dec 24

Sherry Fitzgerald estimates that over the last three months, the average value of a home nationally has risen 1.8%

62,000 new homes needed every year - Sherry Fitzgerald

A new analysis has suggested that as many as 62,000 homes will be needed every year to meet demand for housing in the short term.

Business • 07 Oct 24

The estate agency says rural areas in particular have been affected more severely than urban ones

Number of second hand homes for sale down 7% in July

There were just 12,785 second-hand houses for sale across the country last month, new research from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald has revealed.

Business • 20 Aug 24

7,880 second hand homes were sold in the first quarter of this year, a 10.4% decrease compared to the opening quarter of 2023

Annual second-hand home prices up by 5.5%

New figures from estate agent Sherry FitzGerald show that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland saw a 1.8% increase in the second quarter of 2023.

Business • 27 Jun 24

The figures show that just 11,050 second-hand properties were listed for sale nationwide this January.

Housing stock levels fall to record low, report shows

Housing stock levels have fallen to a record low, new data from estate agent Sherry Fitzgerald reveals.

Business • 29 Jan 24

Sherry FitzGerald said that price growth continued to be stronger outside of Dublin during 2023

Second-hand home prices up 3.4% amid 'resilient demand'

New figures from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald show that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 3.4% in 2023 during a year of "resilient demand".

Business • 29 Dec 23

Since the beginning of the year, investment turnover in Irish commercial property totalled €1.4 billion.

Investment in commercial property down so far this year

Investment in Irish commercial property totalled €430 million between July and September, new figures show.

Business • 09 Oct 23

Sherry FitzGerald says there is a 'critical shortage' in the available housing stock and points out that it has fallen by 10% since July of last year

Historically low housing stock levels impacting market

The stock of second-hand homes available on the market has reached a historic low, according to estate agents Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 16 Aug 23

Residential land accounted for 58% of sales turnover in the first half of the year, while the proportion comprising land for commercial or industrial use was much lower than that seen in the past two years at only 14%.

Fall in transaction activity in development land market

New figures from estate agent Sherry Fitzgerald show a drop in transaction activity in the development land market in the first six months of the year.

Business • 17 Jul 23

The figures show just 26 transactions closed, bringing turnover for the three month period to €333 million.

Commercial property transactions slow in second quarter

Transaction activity in the Irish commercial property market slowed considerably during the second quarter of the year, according to estate agent Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 10 Jul 23

Sales volumes in the first three months of 2023 continued to surpass pre-pandemic levels, today's Sherry FitzGerald figures show

House price inflation moderating - Sherry FitzGerald

New figures from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald show that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland recorded a 1.3% increase in the second quarter of 2023.

Business • 03 Jul 23

The stock of second-hand properties has fallen by over 26% since January 2020

Stock of second hand homes still at historic lows

Just 15,140 second hand homes were listed for sale across the country last month, according to estate agents Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 27 Feb 23

The average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 5.7% in 2022, new figures from Sherry FitzGerald show

Housing market sees resilient demand: Sherry FitzGerald

New figures from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald show that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 5.7% in 2022.

Business • 31 Dec 22

According to Sherry FitzGerald, 15,300 second-hand properties were for sale across the country in July

Pace of house price growth continues to slow

The average value of the price of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 1.1% in the third quarter of the year, according to new figures by estate agents Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 10 Oct 22

Sherry FitzGerald has 103 offices across the country and employs 550 people

CastleGate Investments buys Sherry FitzGerald for €50m

CastleGate Investments, a private family fund owned by eShopWorld founder Tommy Kelly, has bought Ireland's largest estate agent group Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 31 May 22

Sherry FitzGerald said elevated rates of price inflation for second hand homes seen last year have continued into the opening quarter of 2022

Second-hand homes prices up 2.8% in first quarter

New figures from Sherry FitzGerald show that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 2.8% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 1.5% the same time last year.

Business • 31 Mar 22

Sherry FitzGerald said there were only 14,400 second-hand properties listed for sale nationwide in January

Housing supply hits record low - Sherry FitzGerald

New analysis shows that the country's stock of houses available for sale is now at the lowest level on record.

Business • 22 Feb 22

Sherry FitzGerald said the overarching story for the residential housing market last year was the heightened levels of house price inflation (Pic:RollingNews.ie)

Second-hand home prices increase by 9.6% in 2021

Estate agent Sherry FitzGerald said the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021, with values rising 9.6% cumulatively over the year.

Business • 31 Dec 21

The average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020, new figures from Sherry FitzGerald show

Property values 'resilient' despite Covid challenges

Estate agent Sherry FitzGerald said that despite the profound economic impact presented by Covid-19, property values in the Irish second-hand homes market remained robust, with prices seeing a moderate increase over the course of 2020.

Business • 01 Jan 21

Cash is king in housing market.

Four in 10 house purchases are now made in cash as the lack of credit in the mortgage market continues to impact property prices.

Business • 17 Feb 15

House prices 'continue to fall'

Asking prices for houses are continuing to fall with Dublin's dropping by more than half since 2007. But home-owners outside the capital are not dropping as much

Business • 05 Jul 11

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