House Price Slowdown Meets Rising Living Costs as Build Times Double

House price growth is cooling at exactly the right time for struggling buyers. The CSO reported annual residential property inflation eased to 5.5% in July, down from 5.6% in June — the lowest rate since January 2024 when it sat at 5.4%. First-time buyer purchases jumped 8.5% year-on-year to 2,035 in July, suggesting the moderation is bringing more people into the market rather than freezing it out. The median home price across Ireland now stands at €399,999, while...