There are signs that the property market may be starting to stabilise. A new analysis of house prices nationwide has shown a significant slowdown in increases in key market areas, according to the Sunday Independent. Figures reveal that price inflation fell from 8.8% in the first half of the year to just 2% in the latter half. Dublin remains the most expensive area of the country to buy property, with an average price of €920,833 for a home in Dublin 4, followed by €683,333 in Dublin 2. Longford is the least expensive county to purchase a home, where the average house costs €95,000.

Source: Irish Examiner February 11, 2018 07:52 UTC