House Price Index Q4 2024

Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland's largest estate agent, today announced a 7.2% increase in the average value of second-hand homes nationwide in 2024, up from 3.8% in 2023.

Country Homes Review 2024

Country Homes Review 2024

Sherry FitzGerald Launches New Franchise in Athlone, Led by Liam Quain

Sherry FitzGerald Launches New Franchise in Athlone, Led by Liam Quain

Sherry FitzGerald is pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new franchise in Athlone, which will now trade as Sherry FitzGerald Quain. This new venture will be led by Liam Quain, an experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in the property industry, having worked across Cork, Limerick, and Dublin.

Rightsizing

Rightsizing, also known as downsizing, means moving to more suitable housing as people’s requirements change. It generally happens in later life when people move from a family home to a smaller and more manageable property.

Northern Ireland Market Report

The Northern Ireland residential market saw an increase in both activity and price growth during the opening half of 2024 .

Budget 2025

While not the panacea to solve the housing crisis, Budget 2025 includes some good news for those who rent their homes and those who intend to buy.

Residential Market Q3 Press Release

62,000 new homes needed each year in the short term to meet demand.

Simon Brien Unveils Fresh New Look Following Acquisition by Sherry FitzGerald

Leading Northern Ireland estate agents, Simon Brien, launch modernised brand identity following acquisition by Sherry FitzGerald.

Press Release Supply July 2024

“Low housing stock levels continue to impact Ireland’s housing market.”

Thinking of Letting Your Property?

Q: I’m thinking about letting a property but the process seems so complicated! Where do I start?

Eileen Sheehy, managing director Sherry FitzGerald Sheehy Lettings, offers her expert advice.

Buying and selling a house simultaneously.

Q: I want to move house but I need to sell my own home to buy another. How can I make this go smoothly?

Carole Ross, Branch Manager & Director, Sherry FitzGerald, Templeogue offers her expert advice.

Press Release Irish Investment Market Q2 2024

“Resurgence in investor activity as commercial property investment reaches €523 million.”

A Guide to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a government scheme for funding the refurbishment of vacant and derelict homes. These include previously non-residential properties, like shops or farm buildings, that are being refurbished as homes (and have the correct planning permission). Once the work is complete, you must either live in the refurbished property as your primary home or make it available to rent.

Annual house price inflation rises to 5.5%

Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland's largest estate agent, announced today that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland saw a 1.8% increase in the second quarter of 2024. This brings the year-to-date figure to a 4.3% rise, contributing to an overall 5.5% increase over the past twelve months. This growth is a noticeable uptick from the 3.4% annual growth rate recorded at the same time last year.

Capital flows into the Irish property market reached €25.5 billion in 2023, buoyed by the strength of demand for residential property.

Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest estate agent, reported today (Wednesday, June 19^th, 2024) that capital flows into Irish property totalled €25.5 billion in 2023, just 6% below the €27.2 billion recorded in 2022. This is despite the significant rise in borrowing costs throughout much of the year and reflects the resilience of demand in the residential market. In particular, residential spend, which incorporates all market transactions, residential investment and student accommodation, accounted for the majority of this total at €22.9 billion, relatively unchanged from the previous year.