The number of house sales in Ireland is set to rise by 10% this year compared to 2016 if the trend prevalent in the first four months of this year continues. Interestingly this increase is being experienced nationwide and not just in Dublin.

Prices this quarter have risen by a further 3.4% in the capital and on an annualized rate they have now reached double figures at 11% as measured by the DNG House Price Gauge. Notwithstanding these rising house prices and increased transaction numbers, property prices in Dublin still remain 40.6% below their peak value.