Brakes now on runaway costs as buyers are unable to borrow moreAsking price inflation is easing as borrowers hit their limits. The inability of prospective buyers to borrow more because of recent price surges has been blamed for the easing off in asking price inflation. It looks at asking prices as opposed to final prices, which are published by the Central Statistics Office. Asking price inflation is easing as borrowers hit their limits. The overall impression from this quarter’s MyHome data is of the market pausing for breath after substantial price gains,” he added.

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 16:03 UTC