After a challenging period of adjustment, Ireland’s investment market is showing clear signs of stabilisation, and there is now a more optimistic outlook for the coming year. Private rental sector (PRS)The “living” sector is expected to be the most invested sector in Europe this year, accounting for more than 25 per cent of all capital deployed. And after several years of relative illiquidity in Ireland, largely driven by regulatory constraints, private rental sector investment experienced a rebound in the second half of this year and is poised for a significant increase in volumes in 2026. Indeed, we are forecasting yield compression of 25 basis points on prime rental sector properties in 2026. CBRE’s guideline prime office rents are forecast to reach €70 per sq ft by the end of 2026, based on the increased competition for a smaller number of modern city-centre buildings.
