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The latest rental figures showing another sharp increase in Irish rents are far more than just another headline. They represent a structural turning point in the Irish housing market and the predictable outcome of poorly conceived interventions in the private rental sector. When government begins to interfere heavily in the operation of markets, particularly through politically motivated reforms, the law of unintended consequences inevitably comes into play. Capital markets, landlords, investors, and developers will always respond rationally in order to protect their own interests. That is not ideology; it is simply the reality of how free markets operate.

Strong demand for new homes across Galway is continuing to outpace supply, with estate agents reporting intense interest from first-time buyers and families, particularly for energy-efficient homes, while delivery remains slow and uneven across the county.

Galway’s housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising prices and the stock of available housing nationally reaching a new low. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA), the average cost of a second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Galway city is expected to rise by 10 per cent in 2025. This follows a significant 10 per cent increase in 2024, bringing the current average price to €370,000—up from €337,000 in December 2023.

Galway's housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising prices and the stock of available housing nationally reaching a new low. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA), the average cost of a second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Galway city is expected to rise by 10 per cent in 2025. This follows a significant 10 per cent increase in 2024, bringing the current average price to €370,000—up from €337,000 in December 2023.

“Woodville” Cornamagh

“Woodville”, Cornamagh

Claregalway & District Day Care Centre has been shortlisted for the prestigious ICSH Allianz Community Housing Awards.

Security of tenure remains the largest concern for tenants as nearly half of renters feel insecure in their accommodation, according to the latest report from the national housing charity Threshold.

The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) has said that the Budget 2022 €4 billion capital and current investment in housing signals a commitment to a programme that responds to housing affordability pressures and supports local authorities and our approved housing body members to grow our stock of social housing and affordable rental homes.

The Irish Homebuilders Association (IHBA) has today welcomed the announcement of Budget 2022 and measures that will support the delivery of much needed homes across the country.