Kinsale was the most sought-after town, with sales of €23m, accounting for 14 out of 40 Cork transactions. Commenting on the findings, Cianan Duff, Divisional Director, Country Residential at Savills Ireland, said the composition of activity in the prime country homes market is changing. In terms of buyer profile, just under a third of those purchasing prime country homes in 2025 were international buyers. In Savills sales last year, only 31% of buyers utilised mortgages, all of them Irish buyers - consistent with Irish buyers primarily upsizing, while overseas buyers were purchasing a second home. The report predicts activity in the prime country homes market will stay steady in 2026, albeit with a moderation in price growth at the top end.

Source: Irish Examiner March 25, 2026 21:58 UTC