According to the most recent Real Estate Alliance house price survey, Dublin’s property prices have decreased by €7500 in the last quarter. Additionally, the price of a three-bedroom semi-detached home on average has decreased by 1.7% since the end of December 2018.
Although these numbers seem to be a sign of positive economic advancements, there are a multitude of barriers that keep the people of Dublin from having a choice in regards to their current living situation.
One of the largest obstructions for both home buyers and banks is the ominous outlook of the Irish economy post-Brexit. Without a clear idea about how the UK’s secession from the EU will affect the Irish Market, banks and buyers alike are being cautious of how and when they give out their money.
For the most part, housing purchases below €350,000 have still been steadily occurring due to affordability of loans and sheer price of the home. This combination allows for increased certainty for banks that their consumer will be able to repay their monthly balance across the term of …