Property prices in Ireland have soared 40% in the last 5 years — outstripping growth in the UK

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July 18, 2017 8:26 AM

A new report by Daft.ie shows the average residential property price in Ireland has risen by 40%, a much larger increase than the change for Northern Ireland.

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Average property prices in the Republic of Ireland have risen 40% over the past five years, a significantly higher increase than those seen in both Northern Ireland and the UK overall, according to a new Wealth Report by Daft.ie.

The average price of a residential property in Ireland was €230,000 in the first quarter of 2017, up 40% from €165,000 five years ago. In comparison, average UK house prices rose roughly 30% in the five years between January 2012 and 2017, while prices in Northern Ireland rose only 18%.

The there are almost 4,000 'property millionaires' — or people whose homes are worth €1m or more. On average, 12 properties are sold every week for €1m or more.

"Real estate forms the biggest chunk of Irish wealth, providing a natural source of funding for public services that are tied to particular locations, such as schools," said Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin.

"What is clear from the figures published in this report is that housing wealth is concentrated in urban areas. By connecting this information on public spending, it is possible to see whether all areas are getting their fair share of public monies," he said.

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