Almost six in 10 people would consider buying a vacant or derelict property if improved financial support were available, while 86 per cent believe not enough is being done to use vacant homes to boost housing stock, according to MyHome.ie. MyHome managing director Joanne Geary said the supply of homes has been the most pressing concern facing the property market for some years now. Meanwhile, 83 per cent are worried about the state of the property market in general, while just 7 per cent say recent changes to housing policy have made it easier to buy a property. This compares with 63 per cent when the same question was asked in the MyHome sentiment survey last March. The cost of living was still a compelling factor in the housing market, said Geary.

Source: The Irish Times February 04, 2026 15:02 UTC